Opis
Three acclaimed journalists provide the definitive account of the most dramatic and impactful presidential campaign in American history. In an exclusive interview shortly before his second inauguration, Donald Trump declared, “The whole world was against me, and I won.” Years after his chaotic presidency ended amid a violent electoral overturn attempt, Trump staged a political return that amazed the nation. What led to the first convicted felon's return to the White House, and at what cost?
In "2024," reporters Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf offer an explosive, in-depth look at how Trump and his advisers triumphed over numerous primary contenders, legal charges, assassination threats, and personal blunders to defeat the Democrats, setting the stage for a fiercer second term. With unprecedented access to Trump, Biden, and Harris's camps, the book unveils the inner workings of the presidential campaigns. Starting in August 2022 with the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago and Trump's decision to run again, the authors trace how Trump blocked Republican rivals like Ron DeSantis and, under Susie Wiles’s leadership, devised a winning strategy.
The book details Joe Biden’s disregard for age concerns, his negligence of poll numbers, and resistance against next-gen Democrats—even as he navigated his special counsel investigation alongside his son Hunter’s trial. Following a poor debate performance, Biden withdrew, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, who then faced the daunting task of running the shortest presidential campaign in modern history. With just 107 days, Harris struggled to carve out her identity apart from Biden, a task made harder by Biden’s actions. On November 5, 2024, Trump was elected as the 47th President, returning to power with vengeance and unchecked resolve. "2024" offers a gripping and insightful narrative of an election that will challenge American democracy and shape the world’s future.