I Alone Can Fix It Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year By Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker (2021)

Phil Rucker and Carol Leonnig’s book offers a detailed, inside look at Donald Trump’s White House during the tumultuous year of 2020. Drawing on unprecedented access to key players—doctors, generals, advisers, and Trump family members—the authors reveal the chaotic and dysfunctional inner workings of the presidency. Their sources provide firsthand accounts of Trump prioritizing personal gain over the nation's welfare, mishandling the coronavirus crisis, and his failure to concede the 2020 election, which he lost, while spreading false claims of fraud.

The book recounts Trump’s desire to use military force against protestors following George Floyd’s death to project strength before the election. It also covers his disregard for the coronavirus threat, risking his own and others' health. The narrative culminates in a detailed account of the January 6 Capitol attack, highlighting Trump’s reaction and the actions of those around him.

Rucker and Leonnig's investigative reporting exposes who enabled and who attempted to thwart Trump’s desperate bid to retain power. This work is a crucial resource for understanding the political, economic, and medical sabotage during Trump's presidency and will be essential reading for both citizens and historians.