“I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest-ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice president, the president's chief of staff and the president himself.”
Quote by Scott McClellan
Work
What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception
This book provides an insider's perspective on the Bush White House, exploring the decision-making process and the political environment that contributed to the administration's policies and actions. more
Author
Scott McClellan
Scott McClellan, born February 14, 1968, served as White House Press Secretary from 2003 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was one of the youngest press secretaries in history, managing daily press briefings and serving as the primary administration spokesperson during Bush's second term. After leaving the White House, he authored the controversial memoir "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House" in 2008, which offered critical insights into the Bush administration's decision-making processes, particularly regarding the Iraq War. The book sparked significant debate and drew criticism from former colleagues. more