Trumpocracy

The Corruption of the American Republic

By: David Frum

Narrated by: David Frum, James Anderson Foster

Bestselling author, former White House speechwriter, and Atlantic columnist and media commentator David Frum explains why President Trump has undermined our most important institutions in ways even the most critical media has missed, in this thoughtful and hard-hitting book that is a warning for democracy and America’s future.

""From Russia to South Africa, from Turkey to the Philippines, from Venezuela to Hungary, authoritarian leaders have smashed restraints on their power. Media freedom and judicial independence have eroded. The right to vote remains, but the right to have one’s vote counted fairly may not. Until the US presidential election of 2016, the global decline of democracy seemed a concern for other peoples in other lands. . . . That complacent optimism has been upended by the political rise of Donald Trump. The crisis is upon Americans, here and now.""

Quietly, steadily, Trump and his administration are damaging the tenets and accepted practices of American democracy, perhaps irrevocably. As he and his family enrich themselves, the presidency itself falls into the hands of the generals and financiers who surround him.

While much of the country has been focused on Russia, David Frum has been collecting the lies, obfuscations, and flagrant disregard for the traditional limits placed on the office of the presidency. In Trumpocracy, he documents how Trump and his administration are steadily damaging the tenets and accepted practices of American democracy. During his own White House tenure as George W. Bush’s speechwriter, Frum witnessed the ways the presidency is limited not by law but by tradition, propriety, and public outcry, all now weakened. Whether the Trump presidency lasts two, four, or eight more years, he has changed the nature of the office for the worse, and likely for decades.

In this powerful and eye-opening book, Frum makes clear that the hard work of recovery starts at home. Trumpocracy outlines how Trump could push America toward illiberalism, what the consequences could be for our nation and our everyday lives, and what we can do to prevent it.

Great book from a notable conservative

David Frum is a conservative with integrity. This book is a must read/listen. It exposes the grave danger this country is facing.

Liberal here,

I'll be up front and let you know that I am a liberal who watches Bill Maher and agrees with 90% of what Bill says. However, this book was written by a smart, intelligent, and thoughtful conservative author; one whom I can see having an actual discussion with, still disagree with, and leave the table still liking him – knowing that he respects and loves America just as much as I do. Even though I usually disagree with his politics, I agree with 95% of this book.

This book helps point out one thing - the issues liberals and conservatives have with Trump and his ilk are not of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (my quote, and not a talking point at the time this book was written), but rather us noticing the systematic dismantling of everything we hold dear as Americans. Even though this was written in 2017, almost everything Frum says in the book is either true, or has come true since the publishing of this book.

I like that Frum sticks to his principles and does not cheer on his team no matter what. He sees the corruption and the long term effects that this presidency will have, and is not afraid to say them, GOP be damned. He is of a dying breed - honor above want, and country over Party. For that, I am grateful. It helps point out that his presidency is not normal, and that this is an urgent crisis for The United States of America.

Simply brilliant!

A beautifully written, informative and passionate book that explains the Trump presidency and also offers a view for the future.

Insightful and timely

I have great respect for David Frum for his integrity, commitment to principles of conservatism that transcend personalities and deep intellectual insights. He has a very clear sense of priorities and shows considerable courage in speaking out for what he believes in. I am a liberal progressive and coming from me, this is the highest compliment I can give a conservative.

Important

This book is a perfect conservative response to the problem that is Trump. This is the book for any conservative that still thinks Trump is “our man.”