I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year

By Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller—a searing, behind-the-scenes chronicle of Donald Trump’s final year in office from two Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporters. With unmatched access and forensic detail, I Alone Can Fix It captures a presidency in crisis and a democracy under siege.

Book Synopsis

In 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe and protests erupted across the U.S., Donald Trump’s White House descended into chaos. Drawing on interviews with over 140 insiders—including a rare two-hour session with Trump himself—Leonnig and Rucker reveal how the president prioritized personal power over public good. From his refusal to take COVID-19 seriously to his efforts to overturn the election, this is a gripping account of a leader who tested the limits of American democracy.

Perfect For

• Readers of political nonfiction and investigative journalism
• Fans of A Very Stable Genius and Fear by Bob Woodward
• Students of American democracy, leadership, and crisis response
• Anyone seeking a detailed narrative of the Trump administration’s final year

Advance Praise

“Chilling.”
—Anderson Cooper

“Jaw-dropping.”
—John Berman

“Explosive.”
—Hallie Jackson

“Bombshell reporting.”
—David Muir

About the Authors

Carol Leonnig is a national investigative reporter at The Washington Post and a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Philip Rucker is the senior Washington correspondent at the Post and a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist. Together, they coauthored the bestselling A Very Stable Genius and are known for their authoritative reporting on the Trump presidency.

Other Related Titles

• A Very Stable Genius by Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker
• Fear by Bob Woodward
• Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff
• Zero Fail by Carol Leonnig

Product Details

• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Publication Date: July 20, 2021
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9780593298947
• Pages: 592