A Very Stable Genius
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Philip Rucker
Carol Leonnig
The instant #1 bestseller.“This taut and terrifying book is among the most closely observed accounts of Donald J. Trump’s shambolic tenure in office to date." - Dwight Garner, The New York TimesWashington Post national investigative reporter Carol Leonnig and White House bureau chief Philip Rucker, both Pulitzer Prize winners, provide the definitive insider narrative of Donald Trump’s presidency “I alone can fix it.” So proclaimed Donald J. Trump on July 21, 2016, accepting the Republican presidential nomination and promising to restore what he described as a fallen nation. Yet as he undertook the actual work of the commander in chief, it became nearly impossible to see beyond the daily chaos of scandal, investigation, and constant bluster. In fact, there were patterns to his behavior and that of his associates. The universal value of the Trump administration was loyalty—not to the country, but to the president himself—and Trump’s North Star was always the perpetuation of his own power. With deep and unmatched sources throughout Washington, D.C., Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker reveal the forty-fifth president up close. Here, for the first time, certain officials who felt honor-bound not to divulge what they witnessed in positions of trust tell the truth for the benefit of history. A peerless and gripping narrative, A Very Stable Genius not only reveals President Trump at his most unvarnished but shows how he tested the strength of America’s democracy and its common heart as a nation.
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Author
Philip Rucker
Pages
512
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2020-01-21
ISBN
198487750X 9781984877505
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"A very disturbing read about a very disturbing presidency and man.<br/><br/>The authors provide a thorough and up to date reporting of Trump's countless reckless, callous, uninformed, and self-serving decisions that have tested the very foundation of our system of government.<br/><br/>A depressing, yet essential read.<br/><br/><br/><br/>"
Katherine Itacy
"Clearly I’ve watched too many cable TV pundits, because most of this could be described as “greatest hits.” It’s a well-researched and well-written document of the terrifying Trump administration and is sprinkled with a few previously unreported incidents. It also explains why many of us are suffering from Trump fatigue."
Patty Hardwick
"This book was one I thought I would skim, having lived through it just a few years ago. However, I found myself struggling to put it down. It was fascinating, and much more balanced than it was given credit for when it was released. Yes, it's mostly negative, but that's because Trump did so much that was wrong. On the occasions when he wasn't wrong, the book is quick to say so. Worth reading, if only to make sure we never allow someone with so little respect and interest in the presidency to again hold the office."
John Detrick