

Prosecuting the President
How Special Prosecutors Hold Presidents Accountable and Protect the Rule of Law
Author: Andrew Coan
Narrator: Christopher Grove
Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 02/26/2019
Categories: Nonfiction, Law, Political Science, American Government, Criminal Law
Synopsis
Many have been thwarted by the formidable challenges of investigating a sitting President and his close associates; a few have abused the powers entrusted to them. But at their best, special prosecutors function as catalysts of democracy, channeling an unfocused popular will to safeguard the rule of law. By raising the visibility of high-level misconduct, they enable the American people to hold the President accountable. Yet, if a President thinks he can fire a special prosecutor without incurring serious political damage, he has the power to do so. Ultimately, Coan concludes, only the American people can decide whether the President is above the law.