Patrick J. Sloyan

About the Author

Patrick J. Sloyan is an acclaimed journalist and author whose career spans decades of covering pivotal moments in American history. A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for Newsday, Sloyan's incisive reporting from the front lines of global conflicts and domestic upheavals has earned him a reputation as a fearless truth-teller. In his writing, he delves into the shadowy corridors of power, exposing the machinations that shape national policy and public perception. His debut book, The Politics of Deception: JFK's Secret Decisions on Vietnam, Civil Rights, and Cuba, draws on declassified documents and firsthand insights to reveal the hidden strategies of President Kennedy's administration during a turbulent era. Sloyan's work continues to illuminate the intersections of politics, war, and civil liberties, offering readers a deeper understanding of how decisions made in secrecy reverberate through history.