A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership

memoir by Comey

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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership is a memoir by James Comey, published in 2018. In the book, Comey, a polarizing figure known for his tenure as FBI director, offers a critical perspective on leadership and ethics. He describes former U.S. President Donald Trump as "unethical, and untethered to truth". The memoir details Comey's experiences and reflections on truth, lies, and the nature of leadership, particularly in the context of his controversial handling of investigations during the 2016 presidential campaign and his subsequent firing by Trump. The book also served as the basis for the miniseries The Comey Rule.12

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…2018 Comey published the memoir A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, in which he was highly critical of Trump, alleging that the president was “unethical, and untethered to truth.” The book—as well as Comey’s often pointed comments during the ensuing media tour—drew the ire of Trump, who referred to…
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…2018 Comey published the memoir A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, in which he was highly critical of Trump, alleging that the president was “unethical, and untethered to truth.” The book—as well as Comey’s often pointed comments during the ensuing media tour—drew the ire of Trump, who referred to…
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