The Making of Donald Trump

Buchzusammenfassung

David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist at the New York Times, where he’s been following Trump’s career for over 30 years. He’s also the author of the best-selling books Free Lunch and The Fine Print. He teaches at the Syracuse University College of Law.

Donald Trump has meticulously crafted a public persona that highlights his intellectual acumen and business prowess, yet his actions often reveal significant gaps in knowledge and a fluid relationship with facts. From confidently discussing fabricated casino rules in the 1980s to struggling with the concept of the nuclear triad during a 2015 debate, Trump has demonstrated a tendency to mask ignorance with bravado. His approach to truth appears shaped by emotion and circumstance, as seen in his fluctuating claims about his net worth, which he admitted under oath could vary by billions based on his mood. This pattern extends to his business dealings, where he has exploited media vulnerabilities to control narratives, manipulated facts to deflect criticism, and engaged in ethically questionable practices, such as employing illegal labor and associating with criminals like Roy Cohn and Joseph Weichselbaum. Trump’s public image as a philanthropic billionaire contrasts sharply with his history of unfulfilled promises, such as failing to deliver pledged donations from *The Art of the Deal* and delaying contributions to veterans’ charities. His financial strategies, including leveraging tax loopholes to avoid federal income taxes, further underscore this disparity. These contradictions between Trump’s projected image and his actions raise deeper questions about his ethical decision-making, which will be explored in the chapters ahead.

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