Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends by Peter Schweizer reveals new forms of corruption involving multibillion-dollar deals conducted in secrecy. Schweizer, known for exposing insider trading and mafia-like tactics in his previous works, now focuses on how family and friends of American politicians benefit from shady international business deals. The book criticizes the media for overlooking questionable transactions by prominent figures like Barack Obama and Joe Biden, while foreign banks exploit U.S. laws to hire politically connected individuals.