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The America We Deserve

Donald J. Trump,

Dave Shiflett (Goodreads Author)

3.83 · Rating details · 203 ratings · 38 reviews

The essential, bestselling book that first defined President Donald Trump's political ideas.

The America We Deserve is the essential book for anyone who wants to understand the core of Donald Trump's political thinking. In this book, written as he first considered running for president in 2000, Trump offers no-nonsense, populist, provocative, and dramatic solutions to issue ...more

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Apr 09, 2016 RANGER rated it it was amazing

Think you know Trump? Think again! The America We Deserve is Donald J. Trump's political manifesto and was first published in 2000 when the Reform Party was making a strong bid to recruit him as their presidential candidate (he declined). Co-authored by veteran journalist Dave Shiflett, it's a rather remarkable book for a variety of reasons the most obvious being his unprecedented 2016 scorched-earth campaign for the Republican nomination. The first thing you discover from this book is that Trum Think you know Trump? Think again! The America We Deserve is Donald J. Trump's political manifesto and was first published in 2000 when the Reform Party was making a strong bid to recruit him as their presidential candidate (he declined). Co-authored by veteran journalist Dave Shiflett, it's a rather remarkable book for a variety of reasons the most obvious being his unprecedented 2016 scorched-earth campaign for the Republican nomination. The first thing you discover from this book is that Trump does, indeed, have a method to his campaign rhetoric madness. Accused by critics on both the left and right of being short on policy substance and long on crude entertainment value, The America We Deserve reveals a different reality. Trump outlines a detailed multi-point plan to get America on track. All of the topics covered in his 2016 campaign are detailed in this 2000 book proving both a consistency and an intellectual framework behind his rhetoric. Campaign reform, education, tax cuts, immigration, military defense, healthcare -- you name it, it's in here. He even denounces Pat Buchanan (very strongly) and David Duke (as an aside) for their racism and extremism (which is why I believe he didn't take Jake Tapper's CNN question about a KKK endorsement seriously, Trump's record speaks for itself). He also expresses admiration for a broad range of politically, racially and ethically diverse people including Rudy Giuliani, Harry Truman, FDR, Ronald Reagan, Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Jesse Ventura, George HW Bush, George Pataki, Hillary Clinton (Interesting!), Jeb Bush (Interesting!), John Kasich (His VP in the general election? Who knows?), JC Watts, Mohammad Ali, Mother Theresa and many, many others. Name dropping but interesting nonetheless. Trump considers himself "an old-fashioned conservative" which he defines as a person who thinks people need to take responsibility for their lives and their actions, who believes in freedom of speech, and most importantly, freedom of conscience. He also clearly supports the Second Amendment, supports the state of Israel, thinks some kind of national healthcare is necessary, and believes some forms of abortion, specifically third trimester abortions, are immoral. He goes on record in support of minority rights including Blacks, Latinos and Homosexuals. Trump comes across as a libertarian with a strong Constitutionalist streak but with liberal instincts on some issues to support freedom of conscience, in other words, he is not hard to pin down, just hard to label using the narrow rhetoric of the left and right ideologues who attack him most severely. The book, of course, is from 2000 and many of the issues he discusses have evolved in the legislative process. But some still rage and others, like terrorism and the economy, not only remain national issues, they have developed into national crises. In this Trump is surprisingly prescient, predicting a 9-11 type attack on America and the rise of China. Think you know Trump? Not if you haven't read this book. It is highly recommended and a must read for thinking voters. ...more

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Feb 15, 2016 Chris Gordon rated it really liked it

Shelves: nonfiction, politics-or-government, presidents, trump

When not bogged down by the conventions of either the Republican or Democrat party, Donald Trump is able to speak his mind regarding every facet of American politics and reach a broad spectrum of citizens on all sides. Writing as someone considering a run for the Presidency in 2000 – and also as a potential Reform Party candidate – Trump's views from this time align almost perfectly with my own, as they were very Centrist in nature. He was fiscally, economically, and militarily conservative, but When not bogged down by the conventions of either the Republican or Democrat party, Donald Trump is able to speak his mind regarding every facet of American politics and reach a broad spectrum of citizens on all sides. Writing as someone considering a run for the Presidency in 2000 – and also as a potential Reform Party candidate – Trump's views from this time align almost perfectly with my own, as they were very Centrist in nature. He was fiscally, economically, and militarily conservative, but socially liberal. He believed in lowering taxes for the majority of Americans and implementing higher taxes for the most wealthy in order to reduce (or, as he believed, eliminate) the national debt. He wanted to build up our military so that it may react properly in the event that troublesome nations such as Iran or North Korea (who are both major players in the world today) acted in a manner that was threatening to our national security. He wanted to secure job opportunities at home rather than ship them overseas in order to benefit low-income areas and marginalized demographics such as the African American and Hispanic communities. A president Trump in 2000 would have looked out for the gay community to ensure that they were treated with respect and equality under the law. Way back in 2000, he was able to prove himself as being a fervent opponent of the many outrageous and horrible things that the media constantly accuses him of supporting now during his 2016 campaign; he denounced, in no uncertain terms, blights such as racism, misogyny, Nazi sympathy (which Pat Buchanan – another Presidential candidate in 2000 – apparently supported for some deluded reason), bigotry, and other un-American ideologies. It would have been interesting to see Donald Trump's impact on America and the world had he fully committed to a run for the Presidency in 2000 and won. Based on his views from that time, I think Donald Trump would have had a legitimate chance at winning were it not for the third-party stigma afflicting this nation – in that nobody sensibly votes beyond the two major parties despite Independent candidates having, oftentimes, better ideas.

Although he is now running as a Republican, and by virtue must endorse certain social policies and beliefs that I dislike, I believe that the Donald Trump from 2000 is still running in 2016, but in a covert manner. I truly think that he still holds many of the same beliefs that he did back in 2000, no matter how contradictory they may seem now that he is the Republican nominee. For example, his show of support for the LGBTQ community after the Orlando terror shootings demonstrates his understanding of their sexuality despite the fact that Republicans oppose gay marriage and their equality under the law. Also, his reluctance to bring up any legislative talk about the LGBTQ community in a negative connotation shows that he doesn't want to embrace every single aspect of the Republican party, instead opting to both support what he truly believes to be righteous while at the same time avoiding any alienation with his core conservative supporters who may not see eye-to-eye with him. I see him balance the Trump of old with this new Trump all the time, and I think it makes him a more versatile politician because of it.

For countless other reasons, which I won't divulge here, I believe that Donald Trump is the best choice for the 2016 Presidency, for I feel that he will be a great leader for this country based on his stances outlined in The America We Deserve as well as in his more recent political book, Crippled America. Almost all of what he believed back in 2000 seems to hold true today, even if the media won't tell you that. I found that The America We Deserve served as a more all-encompassing political book explaining Trump's true political views than his actual 2016 candidacy book, Crippled America, managed to do. This book goes into far greater detail on policy stances than the latter book, and it reads much more smoothly as well (Crippled America felt like a transcript of one of his more extensive off-the-cuff political rallies, while The America We Deserve read like a more polished Trump speech). Although the references and current events may be quite outdated, the substance remains mostly unhindered by time, and much of The America We Deserve serves as a great starting point for anyone wanting to get to know the political side of Donald Trump.

I know it isn't the most popular thing right now to support Donald Trump, but if more people took the time to evaluate him based on his publicly avowed stances on political matters rather than hearsay from the (mostly biased) media, then I think they would see him as being a far more rational and calculated person than he oftentimes appears on the news. In written form, Trump is both intellectual as well as persuasive with his political arguments, whereas the Trump you see at his famous rallies is the showman side of him coming out in full-swing to get people riled up about voting this November. I think it would be unfair to judge him entirely on one aspect of his being without considering the other, so I recommend that you read this book, along with some of his others, if you want to get a better picture of the kind of President he will end up being. Not everyone will agree with him, and that's okay – I certainly do not agree with every single thing he believes in. However, I would advise that you make an attempt to know who it is you're opposing so vehemently before casting your vote in this upcoming election. A lot is on the line this time around, and simply denouncing a candidate because he "sounds mean" may not be the wisest thing to do in the long run. ...more

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Jan 20, 2017 Alisi ☆ wants to read too many books ☆ rated it did not like it

Shelves: arg-the-prose-hurth-me-eyes, ebil-villain-bwa-ha-cough, no-words-can-describe-how-bad, wtf, ghoulies-and-ghosties, horror, its-totally-you, just-add-water-villain, why-do-i-do-this-to-myself, long-legged-beasties

I did nothing to deserve this. ;_;

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Mar 25, 2019 Benjamin Stahl rated it really liked it

Shelves: conservative, chrissy-reads, non-fiction

Though it was not intentional - indeed, this book was chosen by my wife (a lefty) for our next read - it seems fitting that I review this in commemoration of the Mueller report's anticipated completion. Trump has been on the receiving end of an ongoing, increasingly more shameless smear campaign since his country elected him. Though there have been some shaky moments where it seemed the lies, hysterical exaggerations and sinister leftist plots might actually succeed, Orange Man, the literal rein Though it was not intentional - indeed, this book was chosen by my wife (a lefty) for our next read - it seems fitting that I review this in commemoration of the Mueller report's anticipated completion. Trump has been on the receiving end of an ongoing, increasingly more shameless smear campaign since his country elected him. Though there have been some shaky moments where it seemed the lies, hysterical exaggerations and sinister leftist plots might actually succeed, Orange Man, the literal reincarnation of Hitler, has withstood his enemies with charming nonchalance. Yet throughout all the collapsing attempts to ruin him, the one end-game, the secret atomic bomb that would finally reverse the nightmare of 2016, Robert Mueller's proof of Russian collusion and final impeachment of Trump was always lauded as the thing that would break the camel's back.

Wrong.

I am, obviously, a proud "Trumptard" or "Trumpster" or whatever the hell one likes to call his fans. For however long it lasts, seeing the worldwide left mobs froth at the mouth is too much fun to not appreciate Trump for. However, I hadn't always said I exactly knew of or supported Trump for his policies. I just liked what he represented; I liked that he upset the establishment so much by rising against all odds. Even when I didn't care for politics at all, I liked the guy solely for the reason that everyone I knew - first, my younger brother - was so adamant that I hate him. Since most people are assholes (I do not exclude myself here) I generally think it's safe to assume those that are universally loved are probably dicks and those that are hated are probably decent human beings who just have the integrity to maintain their principles in defiance of the cultural mob of ever-shifting values.

So yeah, of course I'm gonna be biased here. And unsurprisingly I thought this book was great. In fact it has led me to respect Donald Trump even more - regardless of his arrogance, his pigheadedness, his general douche-bagery. I think he's great. And this book, an honest, consistent and prophetic exposition on his political ideals, makes for a great read for anyone who wants to better understand where he comes from (with or without the intention of fomenting their hatred for him), free of the agenda-driven nonsense spouted by the mainstream media.

Man I hope he wins in 2020. I dare not be too optimistic, but so far this year, from fake hate crimes, CNN making fools of themselves and now the probable further decline of Democrats into Alex Jones-level conspiracies such as that Mueller was bought out by Putin or something, the chances just seem to stack up more and more in favor of a second term.

After 2020 Election

Ah, shit. Never mind. ...more

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Mar 12, 2017 Christopher Lewis Kozoriz rated it really liked it

Shelves: by-billionaires

"We don't have our dream handed to us. We build it. We have our vision, then we go out and make it real. Yet the tax system clearly punishes the nation's dreamers, big and small. That's why the Trump debt-reduction tax plan would benefit the American Dream.
Most people are not going to take time away from their families and work themselves to exhaustion trying to make more money if the government takes such a large cut of their profits. High taxes are a levy on human achievement and a subsidy fo ...more

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Feb 13, 2008 Aimee rated it it was amazing

Great book full of lots of information. Trump really does his homework, and I think I would vote for him! It explains in detail all the struggles and problems America faces, and how we can make it better.

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Oct 31, 2013 Barnettml rated it it was amazing

I was not one of his fans until I read this book. I needed to read other books by him. Too bad everyone did not have the chance to read this before Obama was elected. It may have helped the republicans/conservatives. We need some of his ideas today.

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Apr 29, 2017 Victoria Wilde added it

This book was published in 2000. This is about Donald Trump announcing his intention to be president and listing all his thoughts on major problems and fixes in America. Everyone in America I believe should read this book with an inquisitive mind. There is valuable knowledge to be gleaned.

It's difficult to isolate the sensationalized micro-clips of Donald Trump vs the immense planning and care he took to mull over the problems with potential fixes for America, but that is how anyone would and s This book was published in 2000. This is about Donald Trump announcing his intention to be president and listing all his thoughts on major problems and fixes in America. Everyone in America I believe should read this book with an inquisitive mind. There is valuable knowledge to be gleaned.

It's difficult to isolate the sensationalized micro-clips of Donald Trump vs the immense planning and care he took to mull over the problems with potential fixes for America, but that is how anyone would and should feel if they're picking up this book as I am, post election.

From an information standpoint, I learned quite a bit. Particularly about the intricacies of how major government programs, specifically healthcare, are foolishly funded and planned. He is right that we are headed for a collision course. Is it a surprise? No. While there is a lot of good in our government, which he points out the positives and negatives of both the left and the right wing parties, there are massive gaps that no one wanted to address. The four year presidency has not served us so well because politicians have been funded by lobbyists and make big speeches to appease them, to pass legislation that affects short term without worrying long term.

Simply put, our bank vaults are empty with fluttering scraps of IOU's echoing against the hollow walls.
We're wallowing in trillions of dollars in debt, and taxes are one of the most unnecessarily complicated processes each American faces, especially if you're an entrepreneur.

Another interesting fact I've looked into that he mentions is that the tax code penalizes marriage. It is almost always better, from a tax perspective, not to get married. Filing single saves money.

In this book, Donald Trump cites multiple sources: financial books, interviews from Republican and Democrat politicians (such as John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and others), health care/economic forecast statistics, and more. He talks about African Americans, immigrants, the poor (especially when it comes to child education), and women achievement.
As for the recent sensational revival of the term nazi- look up Andrew Ten.

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As much as I want to hear and understand the good and bad of our politicians and business elite, the majority of people I find (and I'm going to say THE MEDIA) are extremely sensitive about his rude remarks that masks an overall portrait of a well-researched, intelligent person.

Is it necessary to say that his life reflects our lives, that we are all human, a part of this great tangled mesh of life, with wild desires, stubborn ideas, and weaknesses? I know he didn't become president to get rich, or to have people love him. I couldn't imagine how terrifying it would be to have millions of people on the planet wanting you dead, wishing the most gruesome, plotting the worst. To every president I acknowledge with thanks. It is not easy to make tough decisions that affect us all, and it is not easy to do what so many of us cannot/would not. ...more

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Mar 14, 2017 Charlene Mathe rated it really liked it

In this 2000 book, Donald Trump takes the measure of America, and lays out his thinking on many policies that work against national strength and prosperity. Policy areas addressed individually in chapters are business, education, security/public safety, terrorism, foreign policy, social security, and health care. How many leaders in American business were looking for solutions to these issues when this book was written, at the end of the Clinton administration? One of Trump's very interesting su ...more

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Dec 16, 2018 Michael Jolls rated it really liked it

Published in January 2000, this book is a profound read. No matter if you love him, like him, irritated by or hate him -- this book tells you so much about the last two years! I'm surprised that the Trump campaign hasn't hawked this book more as it prefigures so much, although the chapters on the economy are dated. Divisive speech? Addressed. North Korea? Shit, Trump's handbook has been sitting here for the last 18 years! The concept of "America First"? Articulated with intelligence and fairness ...more

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Feb 09, 2016 Jamie King rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-campaign

Make America Great Again

Candid as always DJ Trump lays out his opinions on the state of Washington politics and their effects on Americans, which have not changes much in principle over time.
The most important thing he wishes to communicate how special interest disrupts the American Dream, using simple explanations that are relatable instead of getting caught up with abstracts and impressions

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Sep 13, 2016 Laura rated it really liked it

interesting read on Donald Trump's political point of view.
Some of his suggested actions may be possible. Some are unrealistic.
He spoke of Federal Insurance for all and then criticized the Medicare system for being broke.
Yes Medicare is broke so how is Federal Insurance for all going to work out? He does not say.
I do like his suggestions on how campaigns should be funded.
(read to learn more about one of the candidates running for President) ...more

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Dec 14, 2008 M rated it liked it

Stumbled on this book..had we read it when he wrote it..we would have known there was a financial meltdown coming, because he predicted it! Lots of smart, tell it like it really is dialogue..it helped me to understand the markets, financial waves and that he really is not a "bought" man.

Should be in Obama's Cabinet. ...more

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Feb 16, 2016 Benjamin Page rated it really liked it

I'm on board with pretty much all of his 2000 views, except for the "assault weapons" ban and the universal health care. Not sure yet where he stands today on those issues. He predicted a lot of the junk that came our way in the years after the book was written, including a more catastrophic terrorist attack than what we had previously seen, which came in the form of the 9/11 attacks. ...more

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Mar 10, 2009 Judith rated it really liked it

Once again "The Donald" has a lot of great ideas. Since the book was written in 2000 many of the things he talks about have happened.
He thought of running for president so he prsence what he would do. I think Obama could do well to read this one. ...more

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Mar 28, 2009 Casey rated it liked it

Umm.. I liked this book but thought it was more Trump opinions about how he would be a good president rather than actually....

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Dec 20, 2010 Rosalía rated it it was amazing

The who-what-where-when-why of HOW to make the changes necessary for turning this country (th U.S.) into what it should be...and he doesn't suggest more government. Our politicians should read this. ...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Wayne rated it really liked it

Shelves: financial-fitness

Excellent book that shows Donald Trump that few people get to learn about. For example he speaks about Osama bin Laden and the threat he poses to this country YEARS before the tragedy on 9-11-01.

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Oct 16, 2015 Sarina Gross rated it it was amazing

He is staying true to the visons he laid out. Some of his positions have evolved (no single payer healthcare).

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Mar 29, 2019 Chrissy rated it really liked it

He does exactly what he sets out to do.

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Jul 20, 2019 Debra Daniels-Zeller rated it it was ok

Shelves: nonfiction, politics, celebrity-books

I got this book because I'm reading all the 2020 political candidate's books and it looks like this is the closest Donald Trump has to what might be called a book before the 2020 run. Also a lot of people here seem to think his so-called policies are laid out in this book, either that or they kid themselves because they haven't really read a page of this book. I have to say the two stars is a generous rating, but I'm giving it for the co-writer who put Trump's ramblings into complete sentences. I got this book because I'm reading all the 2020 political candidate's books and it looks like this is the closest Donald Trump has to what might be called a book before the 2020 run. Also a lot of people here seem to think his so-called policies are laid out in this book, either that or they kid themselves because they haven't really read a page of this book. I have to say the two stars is a generous rating, but I'm giving it for the co-writer who put Trump's ramblings into complete sentences. However, after scanning reviews first, I'm baffeled by the five stars some people give this book, honestly you have to be a Trumpy fan to give it 5 stars. However, I confess at times the book made me laugh. Trump said: "I would bring a different approach to the presidency. . . I would enter the office with the understanding I would be back in New York doing the job I love." What? Go, just go. And this: "If I decide to run for president I'd be prepared to divest myself of my . . . holdings or put them in a blind trust." Again, what happened? Here's another: "You can learn a lot more about a politician from knowing who put the money in his pocket than when he or she might happen to chirp from a podium." Also if DT had a plan to "pay off the national debt entirely," what happened? He exploded it with his giveaway to his rich frinds. Here's another Trump self-delusion: "I've lived my life like an open book." If so, why hide your tax returns? It also seems his co-writer gave up in some places and typos increased near the end of the book. It's hard to get over the Trump nonsense in this book that passes for cohesive thoughts. For example: "Supporting small business is not always easy, however for this reason: The burons are like weeds--you spray them, you burn them out, you pour concrete over the top of them and they'll be back."Buron is not a real word. It's annoying enough when ignornance shows in Trump's speeches today but Trump has an official publisher, he got a fat advance and has the resources for a better copywriter, but he just didn't care enough. A dumbass born with a silver spoon. Here's another dumbass example: "the two basic principles of governing should work anywhere they are applied. First: Get government out of skating rinks." At every opportunity Trump reminds us what he did for the skating rink in New York. He drops celebrity names until your eyes roll out of your head, and rambles from one topic to another, though not half as much as he does now. In the end, about Hillary, Trump said "Hillary Clinton is definitely smart and resilient. She was nice to my sons, Donny and Eric, when she visited New York." He goes on to say he could have saved Bill Clinton money with the house he bought in New York. A few of the things I found interesting were Trump was once for a single-payer medical system. What happened? And at one point he waxed on about how big money doesn't influence politices yet it's woven in with how the tobacco lobbying industry was successful in influencing politices with all the money they poured in. Trump hasn't a clue when he completely reverses gears or spouts nonsense and apparently neither do his fans. ...more

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Nov 16, 2019 DeBora Rachelle rated it it was amazing

I’m was amazed how this book was written in 2000 yet Trump predicted what was to come in the future with the economy crash (in 2007 the housing / economy crash) and the book even mentions how Manhattan could become Hiroshima one day (then came 911).

His views on educating our kids being top priority and offering school competition so they become top rate is right on the mark. He mentions getting the safe streets we deserve and now seeing him as President, I can see he’s a man of his word.

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Jul 26, 2020 Tom Daoust rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A great read

I never gave serious thought to Donald Trump as a presidential candidate back in the Clinton era, and was surprised to learn in this now 20 year old book that he was giving very serious thought to the problems America faces. In this book I learned that he sincerely loves America, sees its major problems clearly, and in the true spirit of a guy who loves to fix things wants to change things for the better.

Trump has the courage to tell it like it is, and because he doesn’t need the mo ...more

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Jun 16, 2020 Kelly Hansen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Very informative, educational

This book is very informative, if you are a hater and think President Trump is so bad, or only about big money, you'll change your thoughts if you read this book.
He is an incredibly smart man despite what the haters and news media say. ...more

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Jan 07, 2021 Jeff marked it as the-rump

January 6, 2021

@realDonaldTrump

Fuck off and die already.

if i had a tweeter account, i'd gladly lose my "privileges" to use it just to send those words to it (aka TheRump, aka the walking anus in chief) ...more

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Sep 16, 2018 Skylar Newbury rated it it was amazing

REVIEW TO COME

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Sep 01, 2019 Kathleen H Padgett rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The man who would become our 45th President

This is the real Donald J Trump. Unfiltered. He is now keeping his promises to the American people. Thank you Mr. President

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Mar 03, 2020 Patrick Ma rated it liked it

Back when he was a member of the Reform Party. Everything turned out okay though. His business books are more enjoyable and useful.

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Jan 31, 2021 Joshua Sampson rated it it was ok

Shelves: nonfiction, death-from-above-2020

Empty. Vacuous. Ghost written, but smug and disingenuous. Bitter at times, but not surprising in the least. “The Trumps believe in getting even.” (96)

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Aug 27, 2019 Jeff rated it it was amazing

Shelves: philosophy, non-fiction, biography, government, cultural, money-finance, economics, information, financial, sociology

This isn't the Donald J. Trump we think we know. Written 20 years ago, Donald Trump addresses issues relevant and pressing in our culture and society today. To better understand Trump is to read this book. It's quite a revealing insight into the mind of a keen, astute, sharply analytical man. ...more

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Donald John Trump was born in Queens, New York, on June 14, 1946. His father, Fred Trump, was a highly successful real estate developer. The elder Trump was of German heritage, and his wife, Mary McLeod, of Scottish background. Their son Donald was the second youngest of five children. He was educated at the New York Military Academy and the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University Donald John Trump was born in Queens, New York, on June 14, 1946. His father, Fred Trump, was a highly successful real estate developer. The elder Trump was of German heritage, and his wife, Mary McLeod, of Scottish background. Their son Donald was the second youngest of five children. He was educated at the New York Military Academy and the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania. Even before he graduated he was drawn to real estate and construction, and as a young man he took over his father’s firm, renaming it the Trump Organization.

The Trump Organization soon became involved in a myriad of projects, including hotels, resorts, residential and commercial buildings, casinos, and golf courses, both in the United States and abroad. His first of many books was The Art of the Deal, published in 1987. In 2004 he launched the Apprentice (later The Celebrity Apprentice), a popular television series that aired until 2015. During the 2016 primary season Trump defeated more than a dozen seasoned rivals to win the Republican nomination and went on to win the election over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. His campaign slogan was “Make America Great Again,” and he moved swiftly to reinvigorate “Buy American and Hire American” policies. He signed a major tax reform bill into law and directed the reduction of federal regulations intended to secure a long-running economic expansion and a historically low unemployment rate. His trade policies encouraged tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel and a series of renegotiations of trade agreements with Mexico, Canada, China, Japan, and South Korea.

Other priorities included Supreme Court and federal judiciary appointments, tackling the opioid crisis, seeking to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and improving health care for veterans. Trump’s commitment to “America first” abroad shaped not only his trade and tariff policies but his approach to immigration and overseas commitments. At his urging, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states increased their contributions to the alliance. Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and moved the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing the ancient city as Israel’s capital.

His approach to the problem of nuclear proliferation included applying maximum economic pressure on both North Korea and Iran. Trump increased the budget for the U.S. military, and during his administration the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), which had taken territory in Iraq and Syria and was responsible for inciting terrorist attacks, was defeated.

President Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, have one son, Barron. President Trump also has four adult children from previous marriages: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany, as well as nine grandchildren. ...more