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When Mark Meadows took control of the Trump White House in March of 2020, the nation was in turmoil. A deadly coronavirus had arrived from Wuhan, China, and brought the rhythm of daily life under President Trump - defined by a soaring stock market, sinking unemployment rates, and a renewed sense of pride in being an American - to a grinding halt.
Our streets were empty. Our hospitals were full. Millions of Americans were scared, lonely, and unemployed, all while the global economy teetered on the edge of collapse. One wrong move by President Trump and his team could have ushered in years, even decades, of irreparable harm.
In this frank, candid account of his 10 months in the White House, Mark Meadows - known simply as “the Chief” around the West Wing - tells the harrowing story of how he and a close team of loyal advisors helped President Trump bring the country back from the brink of catastrophe. In a style that is accessible, suspenseful, and often humorous, Meadows pulls back the curtain on the West Wing as it was run by President Trump, fighting the false narrative of the Fake News with the hard, unvarnished truth.
This is the definitive book about the final year of President Trump’s first term, told by the only man (other than President Trump himself) who was there for every minute of it.
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- USAGUY
- 08-18-22
Looking forward to MAGA's return.!
Well written and supported with true facts.
Let's make America Great Again! Kick all those swampers out! Swampers are those that will not support our US Constition and take brides & graft and embracing Socialist ideas of wicked Elitisum.
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- Scott Riley
- 03-02-24
Great Book
Mark Meadows done a great job. A true American and one awesome Chief of Staff
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- Christine Gates
- 07-29-22
Trump and Meadows are patriots!
A very interesting glimpse into White House life. Trump and Meadows are true American patriots that history will vindicate. I look forward to the possibility that Trump runs again in 2024.
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- Lisa L.
- 03-14-22
Couldn't "put it down" (Audio)
Great insight with really funny behind-the-scenes stories added in. A full view into the day-to-day workings of a man who barely sleeps, works harder than anyone I know, and does it for no salary, from the viewpoint of the man who was dedicated to supporting him.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-07-22
Why The Majority of Americans love PDJT
Want to understand WHY the overwhelming majority of everyday Anericans support President Donald Trump? Mark Meadows, our peer from North Carolina, explains it well in this first-hand account.
PDJT speaks to the weary soul of America. We know our Republic hangs together by a fragile thread. We, the People, fully intend to oust the real interlopers and hold them accountable.
May God Bless America as we stand up together, pray together, and VOTE in such waves that it overcomes every fraud thrown at us. We are not done yet, and neither is PDJT!
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- Ann-Karen Weller
- 03-27-22
Different
Mark Meadows was truly loyal to President Trump. unfortunately, his accounts do not align with how the public was able to see events unfold in the news and on television.
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- Kristi
- 03-24-22
Amazing
Loved every second of this book. A great listen from beginning to end! So thankful for men like you and President Trump. Thank you for having his back when it seemed like no one else in DC did.
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- libby combs
- 06-19-24
Dont waste your money
Stupid … self serving added no insight and omitted Jan 6 involvement . Was hoping for “ the other side “ of the story… but nope
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- Mintbreeze
- 06-28-22
Excellent book
Loved this book. Enjoyed hearing the behind the scenes of Trump. It mentions what happened to Trump when he got covid. I did not know he got that sick. And it discuss how Trump reacted when the election was stolen. I highly recommend this book.
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- CANCEL ACCOUNT NOW!
- 04-07-24
The Lies...
Mark Meadows' recollections are so void of truth. His kissing of Trump’s a$$ is scary. Not sure why he "wrote" this.
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