Explores the myriad ways in which candidate, and then president, Trump exemplifies a nontraditional version of US politics. The book highlights how Trump's actions present direct challenges to the US presidency that have fully exposed and exacerbated long-held problems with checks and balances. číst celé
The book delves into the evolving dynamics between politics and media, highlighting recent technological disruptions that have impacted journalists, campaigners, and the public. It revisits themes from its first edition, addressing the rise of platforms like TikTok, the spread of misinformation during the Trump era, and the decline of local news. It examines how these factors contribute to political communication challenges and the fragility of democracy in the U.S., offering a framework to understand these complex intersections in the current media landscape.