The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family

David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, and dean of Trumpologists, has written a book called "The Big Cheat" that reveals years of financial misdeeds by Donald Trump and his family. He shows how money flowed in and out of Trumps hundreds of enterprises, how a corrupt president used our government for his benefit, and how it has cost American taxpayers dearly.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and dean of Trumpologists David Cay Johnston delves into years of shocking financial misconduct by Donald Trump and his family. While the world watched with horror or delight, few noticed that Trump's lifelong grifting quietly continued. Less than forty minutes after taking the oath of office, Trump began transforming the White House into a money machine for himself, his family, and his courtiers.

Over $1.7 billion flowed into Donald Trump's bank accounts during his four years as president. Foreign governments rented out entire floors of his hotel, just five blocks from the White House, while lobbyists conducted business in the hotel's restaurants. Payday lenders and other trade groups held their annual conventions at Trump golf resorts. And individual favor seekers joined his exclusive Mar-a-Lago club, with its $200,000 admission fee, in the hopes of securing a few minutes with the President. Despite earning more than $1 million daily while in office, Trump left the White House in dire financial straits. More than $400 million in debt is due by 2024, and Trump lacks the resources to repay it.

"Few people are as well positioned to write an exposé of the former president as Johnston," (The Washington Post) asserts, and The Big Cheat provides a comprehensive guide to the intricate web of money flowing in and out of Trump's hundreds of enterprises. It elucidates in straightforward terms how a corrupt president exploited our government for personal gain, even compromising national security. Johnston meticulously details the four most recent years of corruption that have defined the Trump family since 1885, shedding light on the astronomical costs of Trump's extravagant lifestyle for American taxpayers.

The book also exposes the intricate web of relationships between Trump, his family, and his business associates, revealing how they used their positions of power to enrich themselves at the expense of the American people. Johnston's reporting is thorough, meticulously researched, and backed by a wealth of evidence. He draws on a wide range of sources, including government documents, financial records, and interviews with key witnesses. The Big Cheat is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the depth of corruption and financial misconduct that has plagued the Trump administration. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in our democratic society.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 231 x 279 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982178048