Understanding Trump
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Newt Gingrich |
Key people | Joe DeSantis, Louie Brogdon (speechwriters), Eric Trump (foreword author) |
| Products | Non-fiction book |
Understanding Trump is a 2017 publication authored by Newt Gingrich that explores the life and presidency of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States.
Synopsis
Gingrich shares his personal encounters with Donald Trump throughout the 2016 presidential race. The volume features a foreword penned by Eric Trump, one of Donald Trump's sons.
Writing
The original manuscript of Understanding Trump was crafted by speechwriters Joe DeSantis and Louie Brogdon.
Reception
During its initial week on sale, Understanding Trump achieved sales exceeding 37,000 copies and subsequently reached the top position on The New York Times' Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Sellers list as of July 2, 2017.
Reviewers pointed out the book’s extensive reliance on political language. Jake Nevins from The Guardian characterized it as laden with Gingrich-style clichés that provide perspective on justifying contentious viewpoints. Alexander Nazaryan of Newsweek emphasized Gingrich’s repeated references to "elites," encompassing even conservative figures such as George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush within this category.