Trumpocalypse, David Frum
Trumpocalypse, David Frum
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Trumpocalypse
Restoring American Democracy

Author: David Frum

Narrator: David Frum

Unabridged: 6 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/26/2020

Synopsis

""I don't take responsibility at all."" Those words of Donald Trump at a March 13, 2020, press conference are likely to be history's epitaph on his presidency.A huge swath of Americans have put their faith in Trump, and Trump only, because they see the rest of the country building a future that doesn’t have a place for them. If they would risk their lives for Trump in a pandemic, they will certainly risk the stability of American democracy. They brought the Trumpocalypse upon the country, and a post-Trumpocalypse country will have to find a way either to reconcile them to democracy - or to protect democracy from them.In Trumpocalypse, David Frum looks at what happens when a third of the electorate refuses to abandon Donald Trump, no matter what he does. Those voters aren’t looking for policy wins. They’re seeking cultural revenge.It is not enough to defeat Donald Trump on election day 2020. Even if Trump peacefully departs office, the trauma he inflicted will distort American and world politics for years to come. Americans must start from where they are, build from what they have, to repair the damage Trump inflicted on the country, to amend the wrongs that, under Trump, they inflicted upon each other.Americans can do better. David Frum shows how—and inspires all readers of all points of view to believe again in the possibilities of American life. Trumpocalypse is both a warning of danger and a guide to reform that will be read and discussed for years to come.

About David Frum

David Frum is a senior editor at the Atlantic and the author of nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Trumpocracy. From 2001 to 2002, he served as a speechwriter and special assistant to President George W. Bush. He and his wife, Danielle Crittenden Frum, live in Washington, DC, and Wellington, Ontario. They have three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miguel

A David Frum book wasn’t something to get very excited about. Still, given the title and knowing that Frum was one of the more outspoken members of the conservative never-Trumpers, it seemed like one should hear him out. Writing a book dragging Trump sets a very low bar; to criticize him is like sho......more

Goodreads review by Paul

It is so interesting to read an analysis of Trump from a thoughtful and principled conservative view. This is not to say the writer lacks critical commentary. It is obvious he does not admire, appreciate, respect, honor, like or love the President. He is critical of his style and most of his policie......more

Goodreads review by Dakota

I picked this up to get a different perspective on ways to actually move politics forward in this fractured time and it delivered. Frum, a conservative, is level-headed, insightful and presents a take that any Democrat (or Republican) could probably benefit from.......more

Goodreads review by David

Twenty years ago, I would have laughed in your face if you suggested I read a Frum book. He was closely allied with the W presidency and extolling the virtues of the conservative Republican agenda. I'm not laughing; I was blown away. Frum notes that he is appalled to see where the right-wing policie......more

Goodreads review by Lynn

Starts out ok. Drum is a Republican who opposes Trump. He describes the divisions, problems and what he thinks has to happen fir the USA to get back on track. What I find troubling is his view on immigration. He seems to view it from a visceral context, he doesn’t like it. He criticizes having to to......more

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