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    Former FBI Director James Comey's explosive memoir exposes Trump's mafia-like leadership demands and the ethical crisis dividing America. Topping bestseller lists instantly, this controversial insider account sparked presidential Twitter storms and redefined the national conversation about loyalty to truth over power.

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