He served at the CIA during the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. David Priess is author of the The President’s Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America’s Presidents. How to Get Rid of a President showcases the political dark arts in action and proves that that while the pomp and circumstance of presidential elections might draw more attention, the way that presidents are removed teaches us much more about our political order. Yes, the American presidency has seen it all, from rejecting a sitting president’s renomination bid and undermining their authority in office to the more drastic methods of impeachment, and, most brutal of all, assassination. And, when it comes to term limits, there are no limits to what people have done and will continue to do to remove unpopular, unable or unfit chief executives. Party intrigue, personal betrayals, conspiracies, and backroom shenanigans. History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives
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