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The Case for Trump

By: Victor Davis Hanson
Narrated by: David Lertham
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From an award-winning historian and regular Fox contributor, the true story of how Donald Trump has become one of the most successful presidents in history—and why America needs him now more than ever.

In The Case for Trump, award-winning historian and political commentator Victor Davis Hanson explains how a celebrity businessman with no political or military experience triumphed over 16 well-qualified Republican rivals, a Democrat with a quarter-billion-dollar war chest, and a hostile media and Washington establishment to become president of the US—and an extremely successful president.

Trump alone saw a political opportunity in defending the working people of America's interior whom the coastal elite of both parties had come to scorn, Hanson argues. And Trump alone had the instincts and energy to pursue this opening to victory, dismantle a corrupt old order, and bring long-overdue policy changes at home and abroad. We could not survive a series of presidencies as volatile as Trump's. But after decades of drift, America needs the outsider Trump to do what normal politicians would not and could not do.

©2019 Victor Davis Hanson (P)2019 Hachette Audio
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"As a great historian, Victor Davis Hanson makes the case for President Trump with unique insights and historic understanding and clarity. A must-read for everyone who supports the President or wants to understand this moment in history."—Newt Gingrich

"Hanson is shrewd and insightful on Trump's appeal... one of the smartest conservative defenses of Trump yet published."—Publishers Weekly

"A well-researched explanation of how Mr. Trump beat all odds to win the presidency, and also an account of his first two years in office."—Washington Times

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Delightful! Insightful! a great primer for 2020

excellent narration, precise and spaced well in its delivery and analysis of information in chronological fashion. Excellently cites the forces and currents that surprised the coastal elites and helps to remind us of the old values and new barriers we will be confronting as the 2020 races start.

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Hard to put down

A great review of Trump Presidency, past and future. Excellent ties to vast knowledge of history and past presidents. Trump is a lone wolf coarse paladin among hyenas and venomous snakes. The Patton or Truman analogy was instructive. Friends and enemies will sigh in relief when he is gone. Trump is not done, yet.

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Compelling case for Trump.

This book presents a brilliant case for Trump, but also answers the question "What Happened?"

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Exactly how I feel

This book spells out exactly why we voted for Trump and why we stick with him. We don’t like everything he says but we love everything he does. Keep it up President Trump!

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everyone needs to hear this book

There is so much corruption in our government , the newspaper, TV and cable TV . I have no trust in our country any more. this book is a ray of hope.

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WHAT HAPPENED, HILLARY?? TRUMP HAPPENED!!!!

Great book! Makes it plain why Trump came out on top despite the relentless and dishonorable tactics of the Swamp, the Mainstream Media, the Left, and worthless Hollywood!!

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Well researched and performed

Great book for understanding what is really behind what is happening right now in Washington. Was very well performed, moved along seamlessly. Found that this book, while quite long, held my interest.

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A good look back at how Trump defied all odds

finished this audio book in about 4 days. easy to listen to. somewhat repetitive. but overall worthwhile read.

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I think VDH will write about this again at the end

I am directly aware that exchanging any elite ruler like I suffered under for the last 28 years for President Trump is so much better and so much more about me and America. So I ran this book, and it wasn't too short, and it was thoughtful. Later, I ran through it again. Now, a third time. Now, I am really starting to enjoy it, although in fact we have left the book behind chronologically.

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Makes a compelling case

This was a really interesting and informative listen about the most demonized person in US history. This was my first Victor David Hanson book and I'm looking forward to checking out some of his other titles.

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