The Threat by Andrew G. McCabe

The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump

By Andrew G. McCabe

In this gripping #1 New York Times bestseller, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew G. McCabe delivers a powerful insider’s account of the Bureau’s inner workings and its fight to uphold American democracy. The Threat is both a personal memoir and a clear-eyed examination of how law enforcement institutions confront political interference in an era of uncertainty and division.

McCabe shares riveting stories from his 21-year FBI career, detailing his early days investigating Russian organized crime, leading high-stakes counterterrorism efforts under Robert Mueller, and navigating politically charged cases involving the Clinton Foundation, Benghazi, and election interference. With chilling precision, he recounts the time between the 2016 election and his controversial dismissal by the Trump administration—just 26 hours before retirement eligibility.

This book offers more than a behind-the-scenes perspective—it makes the case for the FBI’s continued independence and its role as a bulwark against authoritarianism. The Threat is essential reading for those interested in justice, national security, and the fragility of institutional integrity. It appeals to politically engaged readers, legal scholars, and anyone tracking the ongoing battle for transparency in American governance.