Confidence Man
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
From a Pulitzer-Prize-winning New York Times reporter who has uniquely defined Donald J. Trump's presidency comes a profound reckoning that transcends simplistic portrayals, documenting his ascent in New York City, tumultuous post-presidency, and potential resurgence. Few journalists have covered Trump as extensively or understand his motivations as deeply as Maggie Haberman. Through hundreds of interviews, including conversations with Trump himself, she presents a complex and often contradictory figure—capable of kindness yet wielding casual cruelty, pugnacious yet insecure, lonely yet vindictive. He is both smarter than critics suggest and colder than allies believe, a man who ingrained himself in popular culture and laid the groundwork for his political ambitions decades ago, ultimately pushing American democracy to its limits. The narrative of Trump's life and presidency revolves around his self-serving interests, revealing a world that shaped his character through transactional relationships with various figures, including girlfriends, business partners, and political allies. These interactions informed his behavior in the White House, echoing his past experiences. In this insightful and groundbreaking work, Haberman intricately weaves together the events of Trump's life, offering a definitive account of a transformative and norm-shattering era in American political history.
