A new book titled Survival: Democracy's Struggle To Survive is being positioned as essential reading before the upcoming midterm elections, with its ebook version available at no charge on Amazon for November 1st and 2nd. The book, written by a team of bestselling authors and experts including Craig Unger, Charlie Sykes, Elizabeth Graham, and David Andelman, examines Russia's threats and influence on U.S. elections, and presents a case for what it describes as Donald Trump's betrayal. The free offer is accessible through https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT, where readers can also find Elizabeth Graham's related book, From Democracy to Democrazy.
The timing of the release is significant. It comes just days before the November 3rd midterm elections, which the book's authors suggest are consequential for Russia's continued attacks on democracy. The announcement points to recent events, such as French President Emmanuel Macron's classified briefing on September 18th about Russia's escalating hybrid campaign against Europe, and an October 27th Substack article by Julie Roginsky warning of a potential nuclear threat in space. These developments, according to the press release, underscore the urgency of understanding Russia's tactics and their impact on Western democracies.
The book also raises questions about the threshold for considering Russia's actions as an "act of war" and the role of U.S. elections in countering such threats. It cites The Washington Post Fact Checker's tally of 30,573 false or misleading claims during Trump's first term, and alleges that his second term is worse. It also references Trump's criminal convictions and his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a pattern of behavior that the authors argue is dangerous for democracy.
Furthermore, the press release highlights a specific example of Russian financing of a supposedly American energy project, Polar Train LNG, which was intended to develop a liquefied natural gas export facility in Alaska. According to the release, the project's financing and management were linked to Russia, illustrating how Russian interests may be embedded in U.S. ventures. The authors argue that Trump has been cultivated by Putin for decades and that foreign interventions by the Trump administration have benefited Russia at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
Craig Unger's previous work, American Kompromat, is cited as detailing how Russians allegedly compromised Trump. Unger, a co-author of Survival, has reportedly proved through research and interviews that Trump is a Russian asset. This claim forms a central pillar of the book's argument that Trump's influence on U.S. elections and the future of democracy is a clear and present danger.
The release urges everyone to read Survival before the elections and to vote thoughtfully, mindful of the changing global political climate. By offering the ebook for free, the authors aim to reach a wide audience and inform voters about what they see as the stakes of the upcoming election. The book is described as an indispensable road map to the challenges and dangers faced today, examining Russia's threats and Trump's influence on U.S. elections and the future of democracy.
