What will I learn about: why the author focuses specifically on progressive politicians, warning that their push for government expansion could amplify their abuse of power?

Discover why the author focuses specifically on progressive politicians, warning that their push for government expansion could amplify their abuse of power.

What will I learn about: Learn how Kamala Harris allegedly leveraged powerful political connections to advance her career while shielding key donors from prosecution?

Learn how Kamala Harris allegedly leveraged powerful political connections to advance her career while shielding key donors from prosecution.

What will I learn about: the disturbing details behind Harris's handling of a Catholic Church child abuse scandal, where she allegedly refused to prosecute priests after receiving massive campaign donations?

Find out the disturbing details behind Harris's handling of a Catholic Church child abuse scandal, where she allegedly refused to prosecute priests after receiving massive campaign donations.

What will I learn about: how Joe Biden reportedly utilized his political leverage to help his son secure a billion-dollar Chinese business deal and protect his brother from a fatal car accident settlement?

Understand how Joe Biden reportedly utilized his political leverage to help his son secure a billion-dollar Chinese business deal and protect his brother from a fatal car accident settlement.

What will I learn about: Explore how Cory Booker manufactured a faux 'action hero' persona—including a staged tent protest—to prioritize his public image over the actual needs of Newark residents?

Explore how Cory Booker manufactured a faux 'action hero' persona—including a staged tent protest—to prioritize his public image over the actual needs of Newark residents.

Profiles in Corruption

Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite

Peter Schweizer

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💡Have you ever wondered what’s actually buried in the financial reports and corporate filings of America’s most prominent progressive leaders?
💡Did you know that behind the public personas of top politicians lies a harrowing trail of illicit exchanges and high-stakes double-crosses?
💡Are you curious about the secret connections between political power and private wealth that occur behind Washington’s most tightly closed doors?

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Key Takeaways from Profiles in Corruption

✓Discover why the author focuses specifically on progressive politicians, warning that their push for government expansion could amplify their abuse of power.
✓Learn how Kamala Harris allegedly leveraged powerful political connections to advance her career while shielding key donors from prosecution.
✓Find out the disturbing details behind Harris's handling of a Catholic Church child abuse scandal, where she allegedly refused to prosecute priests after receiving massive campaign donations.
✓Understand how Joe Biden reportedly utilized his political leverage to help his son secure a billion-dollar Chinese business deal and protect his brother from a fatal car accident settlement.
✓Explore how Cory Booker manufactured a faux 'action hero' persona—including a staged tent protest—to prioritize his public image over the actual needs of Newark residents.

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Question 1 of 9

Why does the author, Peter Schweizer, specifically focus on progressive politicians in this book?

A. Because they are the only politicians who accept corporate donations.
B. Because they are the primary figures advocating for government expansion, which could increase their power.
C. Because they have historically held the most seats in local and state governments.
D. Because conservative politicians refused to be interviewed or provide financial records for the book.

Question 2 of 9

According to the text, how did Kamala Harris handle the Catholic Church child abuse scandal during her time as San Francisco District Attorney?

A. She prosecuted the highest number of abusive priests in California's history.
B. She leaked internal church records to the press to expose the alleged abusers.
C. She transferred the case to the federal government due to a conflict of interest.
D. She refused to release the internal records and never pursued a single documented case against an abusive priest.

Question 3 of 9

How did Joe Biden's brother, Frank, allegedly benefit from his brother's political influence?

A. He avoided paying a $550,000 lawsuit judgment after Joe's office falsely claimed he had no financial assets.
B. He secured a billion-dollar contract with the Chinese government.
C. He was appointed as a federal judge despite lacking a law degree.
D. He received a presidential pardon for federal tax evasion charges.

Question 4 of 9

What does the book suggest about Cory Booker's publicized efforts to help Newark residents, such as delivering diapers in a snowstorm or sleeping in a tent?

A. They were heavily funded by illegal campaign contributions.
B. They were genuine actions that permanently solved Newark's systemic issues.
C. They were performative stunts meant to boost his personal image rather than address root problems.
D. They were mandated by federal intervention guidelines to improve community relations.

Question 5 of 9

What discrepancy does the book highlight regarding Elizabeth Warren's career as a bankruptcy lawyer?

A. She claimed to represent small businesses but only took cases from international tech conglomerates.
B. She publicly attacked corporations for treating employees poorly while privately taking money to help them avoid paying employee retirement benefits.
C. She charged exorbitant hourly rates while officially working pro bono for civil rights groups.
D. She wrote bankruptcy laws that exclusively benefited Native American-owned casinos.

Question 6 of 9

How did Senator Sherrod Brown's legislative actions intersect with his brother Charlie's business interests?

A. Sherrod secured federal grants for Charlie's real estate developments in Ohio.
B. Sherrod appointed Charlie to lead a federal union oversight committee.
C. Sherrod introduced congressional bills that directly benefited Charlie's anti-science health advocacy lawsuits.
D. Sherrod exempted Charlie's manufacturing company from new environmental taxes.

Question 7 of 9

Despite his public stance against the military-industrial complex, why did Bernie Sanders order the arrest of anti-military protestors while mayor of Burlington?

A. The protestors were trespassing on his privately owned real estate.
B. The protestors were hired by his political opponents to smear his campaign.
C. The federal government threatened to cut off city funding if he did not intervene.
D. The local armaments plant provided a significant financial boost to the local economy.

Question 8 of 9

How did Amy Klobuchar's treatment of the Northwest Airlines pilots contrast with her treatment of Tom Petters?

A. She aggressively prosecuted the pilots for tax evasion but ignored mounting evidence of Petters' massive Ponzi scheme because he was a major donor.
B. She pardoned the pilots but aggressively prosecuted Petters for money laundering.
C. She hired the pilots for her campaign but publicly denounced Petters.
D. She forced both the pilots and Petters to pay fines to her personal non-profit organization.

Question 9 of 9

In Los Angeles politics, what is a 'behested payment' as described in the chapter on Mayor Eric Garcetti?

A. A direct cash bribe handed to a politician in exchange for a zoning permit.
B. A mandatory tax levied on real estate developers to fund public schools.
C. A legal loophole where politicians ask companies to donate to a nonprofit in exchange for preferential treatment.
D. A penalty fee paid by contractors who violate environmental regulations.

Profiles in Corruption — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Kamala Harris uses powerful alliances to advance herself and shield allies from consequences.
3Joe Biden has repeatedly used his office to enrich his relatives and provide them special help.
4Cory Booker sells himself as a real-life action hero, but his motives and character are far less noble.
5Elizabeth Warren has a problematic past of misrepresenting both her ancestry and her bankruptcy work.
6Sherrod Brown is prepared to act dishonestly and corruptly whenever it serves his or his family’s interests.
7Bernie Sanders and his wife, Jane, have a long record of murky financial dealings they’ve tried to keep hidden.
8To her team, Amy Klobuchar is verbally cruel, yet she gladly eases up on people who can advance her ambitions.
9Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti is deeply enmeshed in city corruption, especially in the property world.

Profiles in Corruption Summary & Overview

Profiles in Corruption (2020) challenges us to question and confront the moral integrity of the politicians at the forefront of the modern progressive movement in America. Derived from a range of sources, from financial reports to corporate documentation, eight profiles of the biggest names in left-wing politics tell us a harrowing story of illicit exchanges, cover-ups, and double-crosses.

Who Should Listen to Profiles in Corruption?

Americans concerned about the integrity of Democratic politicians
Truth-seekers who want to know what goes on behind Washington’s closed doors
Fans of political intrigue

About the Author: Peter Schweizer

Peter Schweizer is an investigative journalist, political consultant, and senior editor-at-large of Breitbart News. He is a five-time New York Times bestselling author whose former titles include Secret Empires and Clinton Cash, which prompted an FBI investigation into the money flowing to the Clinton Foundation.

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