The Case for Trump

In his book "The Case for Trump," Victor Davis Hanson argues that a celebrity businessman with no political or military experience triumphed over sixteen well-qualified Republican rivals, a Democrat with a quarter-billion-dollar war chest, and a hostile media and Washington establishment to become President of the United States. He sets Trump in his broad political and social context to explain his and ongoing political appeal to a broad swath of American voters. Despite his self-destructive behavior, Hanson sees Trump as a tragic political hero who has achieved economic and foreign policy results not seen in a generation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2019
Publisher: Basic Books

In his book "The Case for Trump," renowned historian and political commentator Victor Davis Hanson delves into the remarkable journey of Donald Trump, a businessman with no prior political or military experience, to become the 45th President of the United States. Despite facing formidable opponents, including sixteen well-qualified Republican rivals, a Democrat with a quarter-billion-dollar war chest, and a hostile media and Washington establishment, Trump emerged victorious. Hanson contextualizes Trump's rise within the broader political and social landscape, exploring the factors that have contributed to his enduring political appeal to a wide range of American voters.

Growing frustration with globalization, a stagnant economy, immigration concerns, costly and unsuccessful overseas interventions, perceived poor trade deals, and the prevalence of political correctness by 2016 led many to believe that if there was no prominent Trump outsider, he would have had to be invented. Trump recognized the opportunity to appeal to the forgotten working classes of the interior, who had felt alienated by both Democrats and elite Republican candidates.

Despite initial doubts and predictions of doom, one year into his presidency, Trump boasts an impressive record of achievement, surpassing expectations and achieving results that have not been seen in a generation. His economic and foreign policy initiatives have brought about a sense of dynamism and dismantling of the corrupt old order. Hanson acknowledges Trump's self-destructive behavior, such as his relentless tweeting and threats to fire Mueller, but ultimately views him as a tragic political hero, reminiscent of figures from Sophocles plays or American Westerns.

Hanson's book offers a comprehensive analysis of Trump's rise to power, his policies, and their impact on the United States and the world. It sheds light on the factors that propelled him to victory and explores the ongoing political appeal of his presidency. "The Case for Trump" is a valuable resource for understanding the complex dynamics of American politics and the forces that shape our world.

Weight: 632g
Dimension: 244 x 163 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781541673540