Leading historians provide perspective on Trump-s four turbulent years in the White House
The Presidency of Donald J. Trump presents a first draft of history by offering needed perspective on one of the nation-s most divisive presidencies. Acclaimed political historian Julian Zelizer brings together many of today-s top scholars to provide balanced and strikingly original assessments of the major issues that shaped the Trump presidency.
When Trump took office in 2017, he quickly carved out a loyal base within an increasingly radicalized Republican Party, dominated the news cycle with an endless stream of controversies, and presided over one of the most contentious one-term presidencies in American history. These essays cover the crucial aspects of Trump-s time in office, including his administration-s close relationship with conservative media, his war on feminism, the solidification of a conservative women-s movement, his response to COVID-19, the