Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show

By Jonathan Karl

The explosive, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the final chapter of the Trump presidency. In this instant New York Times bestseller, ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl delivers a gripping account of the chaotic final months of Donald Trump’s administration—from the 2020 election to the January 6 Capitol attack—based on exclusive interviews and firsthand reporting.

Book Synopsis

Picking up where his bestseller Front Row at the Trump Show left off, Karl offers a definitive narrative of Trump’s downfall. With access to key players and on-the-record sources, Betrayal reveals how the president’s obsession with reelection shaped every decision, how his inner circle responded to mounting crises, and how the events of January 6 unfolded behind closed doors. This is not just a chronicle of a presidency—it’s a warning about the fragility of American democracy.

Perfect For

• Readers of political nonfiction and investigative journalism
• Fans of Fear by Bob Woodward and Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman
• Students of U.S. politics, media, and constitutional history
• Anyone seeking a detailed account of the Trump administration’s final year

Praise & Recognition

“Betrayal convincingly makes the case that the period between Election Day and Inauguration Day was even more precarious than we knew at the time.”
—CNN’s Reliable Sources

“A good corrective to the opportunistic rewriting of what happened between the election and Jan. 6.”
—The Washington Post

“Newly revelatory in a surprising way.”
—Booklist (starred review)

About the Author

Jonathan Karl is the chief Washington correspondent for ABC News and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. A veteran journalist with decades of experience covering the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Pentagon, Karl is also the author of the bestselling Front Row at the Trump Show.

Other Related Titles

• Front Row at the Trump Show by Jonathan Karl
• Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman
• I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker
• Fear by Bob Woodward

Product Details

• Publisher: Dutton
• Publication Date: November 16, 2021
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9780593186329
• Pages: 384