Summary
Unlimited Access: An FBI Agent Inside the Clinton White House by Gary Aldrich is a non-fiction book that chronicles Aldrich’s time as an FBI agent working in the White House during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
Book Genre
- Non-fiction
- Political memoir
- True crime
Main Topic
The book focuses on Aldrich’s experiences and observations while working as an FBI agent in the White House during the Clinton administration.
Key Ideas
- Aldrich’s firsthand account of the Clinton administration’s scandals and controversies.
- The dysfunction and lack of security within the White House under Clinton’s presidency.
- The personal and political behavior of Bill and Hillary Clinton, as witnessed by Aldrich.
- The impact of Bill Clinton’s presidency on the FBI and other government agencies.
Main Parts and Summary
- Part One: The Move In – Aldrich introduces himself and his involvement in the White House. He gives a brief history of his FBI career and the process of being assigned to work at the White House. He describes the chaos and lack of security during the first few months of Clinton’s presidency.
- Part Two: The Struggle for Control – Aldrich shares his observations of the strained relationship between the Clinton administration and the FBI. He also shares his concerns about the lack of security measures in place in the White House.
- Part Three: The First Family and Staff – In this section, Aldrich delves into his interactions with the First Family and their staff. He shares his observations of the personal and political behavior of Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as other influential figures in the White House.
- Part Four: The Bell Tolls – Aldrich talks about the various scandals and controversies that occurred during his time in the White House, including the Whitewater controversy and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. He also discusses the FBI’s involvement in these events and their impact on the agency.
- Part Five: The Legacy – In the final section, Aldrich reflects on his experiences and the effects of the Clinton presidency on the FBI and the government. He shares his concerns about the security breaches and the lack of accountability within the White House.
Key Takeaways
- Aldrich’s firsthand account provides insight into the Clinton administration’s scandals and controversies.
- The dysfunction and lack of security within the White House during Clinton’s presidency.
- The personal and political behavior of Bill and Hillary Clinton, as witnessed by Aldrich.
- The impact of Bill Clinton’s presidency on the FBI and other government agencies.
- Aldrich’s concerns about the security breaches and lack of accountability within the White House.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Gary Aldrich is a retired FBI agent who worked for the agency for over 26 years. He spent 10 of those years in the White House office of the FBI and was responsible for conducting background checks on high-level government officials and appointees. He also served as the host of the syndicated radio program “The Gary Aldrich Show.”
Target Audience
This book is intended for anyone interested in the political climate of the 1990s and/or the controversies surrounding the Clinton administration. It may also be of interest to those interested in the inner workings of the FBI and the White House.
Publisher and First Publication Date
The book was published by Regnery Publishing, Inc. in 1996.