Collision of Power Trump, Bezos, and THE WASHINGTON POST

“A closely observed, gripping chronicle of politics and journalism during a decade of turmoil.” —The New York Times Book Review

Step inside one of the most turbulent chapters in American journalism. Marty Baron—the legendary editor who helmed The Boston Globe‘s Spotlight investigation—takes you behind the scenes at The Washington Post during a period when democracy itself felt under siege.

In 2013, Baron inherited a newsroom in transition. Within months, Jeff Bezos acquired the storied paper, ending eight decades of family ownership. Then came 2016, and a president who declared the press “the enemy of the people.” What followed was an extraordinary collision: the world’s richest man, a relentless president, and journalists determined to hold power accountable.

This is All the President’s Men for our era—a riveting account of award-winning investigations into Trump’s finances, Secret Service failures, and explosive political scandals. But it’s also an intimate portrait of leadership under fire, as Baron navigated not just presidential attacks but a newsroom grappling with urgent questions about race, gender, and the future of truth-telling.

Written with the precision of a veteran reporter and the insight of someone who lived these moments, Collision of Power reveals how journalism survives—and why it matters—when power collides with the press. For anyone who cares about democracy, media, or the forces shaping our world, this is essential reading.

Perfect for readers of Bob Woodward, Ronan Farrow, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of politics, technology, and truth.

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