The Big Cheat

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How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family

By David Cay Johnston

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The Big Cheat by David Cay Johnston is an eye-opening investigation into the actions and business dealings of the Trump administration. Through meticulous research, the author exposes various financial manoeuvres and ethical concerns, providing insights into how power and wealth intertwine. This biography and memoir reveal the broader implications of these actions on American society and governance.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in investigative journalism and enjoy delving into the intricate affairs of contemporary political figures. It provides an in-depth analysis of financial manoeuvrings and ethical issues, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by power dynamics and accountability in politics.

The Big Cheat

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Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and dean of Trumpologists, David Cay Johnston, reveals years of eye-popping financial misdeeds by Donald Trump and his family.

While the world watched Donald Trump’s presidency in horror or delight, few noticed that his lifelong grifting quietly continued. Less than forty minutes after taking the oath of office, Trump began turning the White House into a money machine for himself, his family, and his courtiers.

More than $1.7 billion flowed into Donald Trump’s bank accounts during his four years as president. Foreign governments rented out whole floors of his hotel five blocks from the White House while lobbyists conducted business in the hotel’s restaurants. Payday lenders and other trade groups moved their annual conventions to Trump golf resorts. And individual favour seekers joined his private Mar-a-Lago club with its $200,000 admission fee in hopes of getting a few minutes with the President. Despite earning more than $1 million every day he was in office, Trump left the White House as he arrived—hard up for cash. More than $400 million in debt comes due by 2024, and Trump still lacks the resources to pay it back.

The Big Cheat takes you on a guided tour of how money flowed in and out of Trump’s hundreds of enterprises, showing in simple terms how his family and courtiers used his presidency to enrich themselves, even putting national security at risk. Johnston details the four most recent years of the corruption that has defined the Trump family since 1885 and reveals the costs of Trump’s extravagant lifestyle for American taxpayers.

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David Cay Johnston offers a revealing exposé of the former president through 18 colourful vignettes, delivering a well-researched and convincingly argued narrative. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents numerous charges supported by news and startling incidents, reinforcing criticism for those opposed to Trump and Trumpism. Johnston's work is a devastating account of wrongdoing, complemented by practical suggestions for restoring transparency and integrity to politics and government.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982187903

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Edition: Export

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir David Cay Johnston Education & Reference Non-Fiction Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter and bestselling author of The Making of Donald Trump and It’s Even Worse Than You Think. He has lectured on economics, journalism, and tax policy on every continent except Antarctica and is a former president of Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE). Johnston has been a frequent guest on MSNBC, CNN, the BBC, ABC World News Tonight, Democracy Now!, and NPR’s Morning Edition, among other shows, and was a consultant for the Netflix series House of Cards.