The presidency of Donald Trump marks a profound change in
the trajectory of American government, politics, and
culture. Like his administration, the movement that put him
in office represents a phenomenon that is worth studying.
Donald Trump is unlike any president we've ever had. He is
the only person ever elected to be commander in chief who
has not first held public office or served as a general in
the military. His principles grow out of five decades of
business and celebrity success-not politics-so he behaves
differently than do traditional politicians.
In UNDERSTANDING TRUMP, Newt Gingrich shares what he learned
from more than two years helping Trump and his team
throughout the campaign, the election, and during the first
months of the presidency.
Mr. Gingrich provides unique insight into how the new
president's past experiences have shaped his life and style
of governing. This book also includes Mr. Gingrich's
thorough analysis of how President Trump thinks and makes
decisions, as well as the president's philosophy, doctrine,
and political agenda going forward.
Further, these pages hold a detailed discussion of
Trump-style solutions for national security, education,
health care, economic growth, government reform, and other
important topics. Mr. Gingrich also identifies the forces in
the Washington establishment, media, and bureaucracy that
will oppose the president at every turn.
Finally, UNDERSTANDING TRUMP explains the president's
actions so far and lays out a vision for what Americans can
do to help make President Trump's agenda a success.
The president owes his position to the people who believed
in him as a candidate, not to the elites in government and
media who have expressed contempt for him since he began his
campaign to become president. The very essence of Trump's
mission is a willingness to enact policies and set goals
that send our country in a bold new direction - one that may
be "unreasonable" to Washington but is sensible to millions
of Americans outside the Beltway.
Only with the country's help will President Trump be able to
overcome the entrenched interests in Washington and fulfill
his promise to make America great again for all Americans.