Shocking secrets revealed about Mr. Trump.
Whether Donald Trump didn't want to be president or whether Ivanka Trump and her husband had an agreement on who would run for the White House first are some of the shocking secrets revealed in author Michael Wolff's latest book about the 45th President of the United States.
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"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" is the title of author Michael Wolff's latest book, scheduled for release next week, coinciding with the first anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States.
Before the book was officially released, the media reportedly obtained some valuable excerpts, including shocking secrets about President Trump and members of his family.
The book immediately attracted significant attention from the American press and public because it compiled almost all the hidden aspects of the first year in office of the country's most controversial president. Even before its release, the book had already reached number one on Amazon.
This book is not a work written by a former member of Trump's campaign. Michael Wolff is a journalist who "lived and breathed" in the White House during the chaotic first months of the 45th president's presidency. Therefore, the book is expected to provide an objective and comprehensive view of what happened inside the White House.
Shocking revelations
It could be said that Michael Wolff struck a chord with the public by focusing on uncovering the secrets of President Donald Trump, his family members, and those who stood by him during his early days in office. The book also reveals what Trump's staff truly thought of their boss, and what led Trump to claim that former President Barack Obama wiretapped him. The public will also find in the book the reasons why Trump fired former FBI Director James Comey, and why Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon are sworn enemies.
American media outlets have listed some of the most shocking secrets revealed in the book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House".
1. Mr. Trump does not want to be president.In reality, no one in the campaign expected Trump to win. Trump himself had no hope of winning against veteran politician Hillary Clinton. He had even prepared himself and planned to return to normal life after the campaign ended.
In his book, Michael Wolff writes: “If he loses, Trump will still become famous. His daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner will become world-famous. And his wife Melania Trump can continue to enjoy her private life. Losing seems good for everyone. Losing is a victory.”
2. Mr. Trump has no interest in the Constitution.The book recounts that at the beginning of the campaign, Sam Nunberg was sent to explain the U.S. Constitution to Trump. “When I first mentioned the Fourth Amendment, Trump looked up at the ceiling with a dejected expression,” Nunberg recalled.
3. Mr. Trump does not want to move to the White House.Mr. Trump and his wife Melania used two separate bedrooms, and Mr. Trump forbade anyone from picking up things he threw on the floor. Mr. Trump was afraid of poisoning and forbade anyone from touching his toothbrush.
4. Ivanka Trump wants to run for president.President Trump's daughter and her husband, Jared Kushner, have agreed that if given the opportunity, Ivanka will run for the White House and is determined to become the first female president of the United States.
5. Mr. Trump lacks understanding of policy issues.Some of Trump's closest aides were also stunned and at times "furious" by the President's lack of understanding of policy issues. For example, Trump's desire to expand the H-1B work visa program for foreigners was met with skepticism.
6. Mr. Trump was furious on inauguration day."Trump was not happy on inauguration day. He was angry that top stars ignored the event. He even argued with his wife, and Melania cried," the book writes.
7. Trump's first executive orderThe decision to ban entry for citizens from Muslim-majority countries stunned, even angered, White House staff.
And there are many more fascinating stories from the White House during President Trump's first year in office. Author Michael Wolff interviewed over 200 people, including senior White House staff, over 18 months to gather enough material for the book.
