Trump in Exile

4 4 out of 5 stars | 95 ratings

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Last update: 11-15-2024


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Filled with deep insights and never-before-seen details, Trump in Exile is an explosive, all-access account from behind the scenes at Mar-a-Lago as former president Donald Trump regroups from an election defeat that he refuses to acknowledge and plots his return.

The Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, put a horrific closing note on a norm-shattering presidency, as the twice-impeached Donald Trump rode a wave of denial and resentment out of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed back at Mar-a-Lago—seemingly wounded, seemingly done.

But he wasn’t. And what, exactly, was he building in there?

Meridith McGraw vividly chronicles the incredible period of Trump’s exile in South Florida—a post-presidency like no other in American history—and brings us inside the gilded walls of his private club, where an alternate reality in which the 2020 election was stolen became Republican Party orthodoxy. How did the country go from Trump’s political banishment to his renewed dominance over his party, as he effortlessly destroyed the once-formidable Ron DeSantis and now stands on the verge of returning to the White House—all while facing the heavy shadow of multiple federal and state criminal indictments? The Mar-a-Lago period is essential for understanding Trump’s implausible resurgence and the many missed opportunities to stop him.

From a reporter who has covered the Trump era from its beginning, through the White House years, to his 2024 campaign, Meridith McGraw’s Trump in Exile is riveting contemporary history, vital to our understanding of this defining American moment.


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Betsy Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive account of Trump's third run
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
Meridith McGraw expertly captures the definitive account of former President Donald Trump's third presidential bid, from January 6 all the way to today. Jam-packed with new details and insight, "Trump in Exile" takes you behind the scenes at Mar-a-Lago over the last three years heading into a truly unprecedented and historic election.
Anne W.
4.0 out of 5 stars good behind the scenes account
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
A good book to read if you are curious what Trump was doing from the time he left the White House until now, and the various reasons he decided to seek another term. Its an easy but very interest read.
Carly Scala
5.0 out of 5 stars First hand accurate account
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
Interesting and insightful regarding the Trump’s fall from grace. History, but in the present. Outstanding.
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Carly Scala
5.0 out of 5 stars First hand accurate account
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
Interesting and insightful regarding the Trump’s fall from grace. History, but in the present. Outstanding.
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Asbury 5
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
Interesting read that takes you inside the last 4 years and what Trump has been doing when he isn’t on everyone’s tv.
LaShanda
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
In “Trump in Exile”, author Meridith McGraw examines Donald Trump's post-presidency, from his unprecedented exit from Washington, D.C., in January 2021 through his pursuit of the GOP nomination in early 2024. The book explores how Trump has maintained his power within the Republican Party despite setbacks like losing the 2020 election, the aftermath of January 6, 2021, and facing various scandals and criminal indictments.

With extensive experience covering Trump for ABC News and Politico, McGraw provides insightful analysis of Trump's political maneuvers. She examines his fundraising efforts, showing how they often benefit him more than the party, and explores conspiracy theories about his potential reinstatement in 2021 and his unconventional endorsements during the 2022 midterms.

The book also delves into his other post-presidency activities, strategic maneuvers, and plans for the 2024 election, highlighting his relentless pursuit of power. McGraw illustrates how numerous people made the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago to seek Trump’s approval or endorsement. Trump has perfected the ability to turn the media into a circus and portray himself as the victim in almost every situation.

Overall, I found the book both fascinating and frightening. I had forgotten about many of the events detailed in the book. As usual, Trump zaps all of the oxygen out of the room and leaves you mentally exhausted. However, it is essential that people pay close attention to him. He is a dangerous person and seemingly unfit to be president again! While I’m not a fan of Trump, I believe it is essential that we pay close attention to him so that we can save our democracy. Believe it or not, he will eventually fade from the Republican spotlight, but will our democracy survive? This book certainly gives one a lot to ponder on this critically important topic!!!

A huge thanks to NetGalley, the publisher & the author for the opportunity to read this ARC!!!
Dinanand
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
Meridith McGraw has been covering Donald Trump for a long time. Utilizing her past work as a Politico reporter and current headlines, McGraw has pulled together the necessary historical record of his Presidency and the aftermath. It's not easy reading this again, but it's essential and incredibly well done. A must read for anyone surviving in our times!
Delta D.
2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new revealed - just granular detail about widely known facts and events
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
I gave up at the 25% point.

The whole world is well aware of how badly Trump reacted to his 2020 defeat. This book is full of granular detail about the efforts taken by Trump and his cohort to establish his delusional case. I found it to be of very little interest.

There are two things I should like to have been covered in the book:

1. Why did so many otherwise intelligent people devote themselves to trying to overturn the very obvious facts? All the book can suggest is simply that they were bullied into their efforts by Trump.

2. (Perhaps a little too much to hope for!) What did Trump genuinely believe about the election result?

Clearly, his ego required him to protest, but deep down did he recognise that he had lost?

This could be crucial for the 2024 election. Genuine belief that he had won would mark him as seriously deranged.

If, however, he recognised the loss but his spoilt brat nature required him to throw the teddy out of the pram, then he would mark himself as a thoroughly unpleasant piece of work (Quelle surprise!) but his sanity would be rather less suspect.
trip
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
Great book!

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