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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 17 MIN

William Cooper- The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel

from Speaking of Writers · host Steve Richards

Donald Rumsfeld was a major player in American history. In this riveting alternative history, he's put on trial for his role in the United States 2003 invasion of Iraq. The story charts Rumsfeld's rise to fame and power, the fight with President Donald Trump that leads to his prosecution, and his spellbinding trial at the International Criminal Court. Told through the eyes of a mysterious narrator whose identity—and pivotal role in Rumsfeld’s downfall—are eventually revealed, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld is a tale of politics, betrayal, and the explosive mix of unbridled ambition and absolute power.William Cooper is an attorney, national columnist, and award-winning author. His writings have appeared in hundreds of publications around the world including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Newsweek, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times, HuffingtonPost, Toronto Star, and Jerusalem Post. Publishers Weekly calls his commentary about American politics “a compelling rallying cry for democratic institutions under threat in America.” He is the author of How America Works … And Why It Doesn’t, and A Quiet Life, a novel.#donaldrumsfeld #williamcooper #authorpodcast #podcast

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