Summary of The Divider by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser:Trump in the White House, 2017-2021: A Comprehensive Summary

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The Divider 

"The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021" by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser provides an extensive exploration of Donald Trump's presidency, offering insights into his confrontational and often chaotic tenure in office.
Published by Doubleday on September 20, 2022, the book spans 752 pages and is regarded as the most comprehensive account of the Trump presidency to date, earning accolades from prestigious outlets like The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and Financial Times.
 
Baker and Glasser, both seasoned journalists with The New York Times and The New Yorker respectively, narrate the story of Trump's four years in office, characterized by constant turmoil and his battles against Washington's established norms.
Drawing from an array of sources, including interviews with key figures from Trump's administration, military generals, close advisors, family members, and foreign officials, many of whom had not shared their stories before, the book presents a detailed chronicle of Trump's policies, decisions, and the internal dynamics of his White House.
 
The narrative delves into significant events and issues such as the Muslim travel ban, negotiations with North Korea, the Mueller investigation, Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, and the two impeachment trials.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Francis Thomas
• Release date: Mar 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9791223015643

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SUMMARY

The Divider

Peter Baker and Susan Glasser

Trump in the White House, 2017-2021

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser provides an extensive exploration of Donald Trump's presidency, offering insights into his confrontational and often chaotic tenure in office.

Published by Doubleday on September 20, 2022, the book spans 752 pages and is regarded as the most comprehensive account of the Trump presidency to date, earning accolades from prestigious outlets like The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and Financial Times.

Baker and Glasser, both seasoned journalists with The New York Times and The New Yorker respectively, narrate the story of Trump's four years in office, characterized by constant turmoil and his battles against Washington's established norms.

Drawing from an array of sources, including interviews with key figures from Trump's administration, military generals, close advisors, family members, and foreign officials, many of whom had not shared their stories before, the book presents a detailed chronicle of Trump's policies, decisions, and the internal dynamics of his White House.

The narrative delves into significant events and issues such as the Muslim travel ban, negotiations with North Korea, the Mueller investigation, Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, and the two impeachment trials.

It also sheds light on the personal and policy-driven clashes within the administration, illustrating how rivalries and factionalism, epitomized by figures like Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon, and Kellyanne Conway, shaped the governance and operations of the Trump White House.

The Divider is not just a recounting of events but also an analysis of Trump's influence and learning curve, suggesting that he was not merely stumbling from one controversy to another but