William Raustler answers “am I the only one having trouble with the...”

Justin Klinger asked this question about Billy Summers:

am I the only one having trouble with the CONSTANT references to Donald Trump in everything King does these days ? I'm enjoying the plot of the book, but i'm 10 percent in, and there have been like 20 mentions of Trump in a book that has nothing to do with politics.

William Raustler He is placing things in the book that are in our present time and let’s face it, you can’t turn on the news these days without someone mentioning Trum…moreHe is placing things in the book that are in our present time and let’s face it, you can’t turn on the news these days without someone mentioning Trump’s name. I think every writer has the right to put a little of their own perspective of the times in their story. And if you’re a Trump supporter, I’m sure you might not have a problem with the mention of the man if it was in support of what you believe. King also made a comment in this book about getting hit by a car which I’m sure links to his own personal experience of being clipped by a drunk driver while taking a walk one day. It’s the writer’s world you’re dipping into, so don’t be surprised when you get a taste of what’s on their mind. (less)

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