📖 Overview
Monica Crowley is an American political commentator, author, and former Fox News contributor who has written multiple books on politics and foreign policy. She served as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Treasury Department from 2019-2021 during the Trump administration.
Throughout her career, Crowley worked as a columnist for various publications including The New York Post, The Washington Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She gained prominence as a foreign policy assistant to former President Richard Nixon in his later years, which led to her first book "Nixon Off the Record" in 1996.
Her media presence expanded through regular appearances on Fox News programs between 1996-2016, where she provided political commentary and analysis. Crowley has authored several books including "What The (Bleep) Just Happened?: The Happy Warrior's Guide to the Great American Comeback" and "Nixon in Winter."
In 2017, Crowley faced controversy over allegations of plagiarism in her 2012 book and Ph.D. dissertation, leading her to withdraw from a nominated position in the Trump administration's National Security Council. She later joined the Treasury Department in 2019 as spokeswoman and senior communications official.
👀 Reviews
Reader reviews of Monica Crowley's works reveal sharp political divides in their reception.
Her Nixon-focused books receive attention from readers interested in presidential history. On Goodreads, "Nixon Off the Record" has a 3.7/5 rating, with readers noting its insider perspective on Nixon's final years. Several reviewers highlighted the book's personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes details.
"What The (Bleep) Just Happened?" averages 3.2/5 on Amazon. Supportive readers praise its criticism of Obama-era policies and conservative policy proposals. Critical reviews focus on fact-checking disputes and question source attributions.
Common criticisms across platforms:
- Claims of partisan bias and selective facts
- Writing style described as "polemical"
- Questions about source verification
Common praise:
- Access to primary sources in Nixon books
- Clear presentation of conservative viewpoints
- Engaging narrative style
The 2017 plagiarism allegations impacted recent reader reviews, with many newer ratings referencing the controversy. Review volumes remain relatively low, with most books showing fewer than 200 ratings on major platforms.
📚 Books by Monica Crowley
Nixon Off the Record: His Candid Commentary on People and Politics (1996)
Chronicles Nixon's private conversations and observations during his post-presidency years, based on Crowley's time as his foreign policy assistant.
Nixon in Winter (1998) Documents Richard Nixon's final years through firsthand accounts of meetings and discussions with the former president.
What The (Bleep) Just Happened?: The Happy Warrior's Guide to the Great American Comeback (2012) Analyzes American political and cultural changes during the Obama administration from a conservative perspective.
What the Just Happened?: How the Left Lost Its Mind and We Can Win America Back (2023) Examines contemporary American political developments and cultural shifts through a conservative lens.
Nixon in Winter (1998) Documents Richard Nixon's final years through firsthand accounts of meetings and discussions with the former president.
What The (Bleep) Just Happened?: The Happy Warrior's Guide to the Great American Comeback (2012) Analyzes American political and cultural changes during the Obama administration from a conservative perspective.
What the Just Happened?: How the Left Lost Its Mind and We Can Win America Back (2023) Examines contemporary American political developments and cultural shifts through a conservative lens.
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Michelle Malkin focuses on conservative political commentary and investigative reporting on government policies. Her writing style and subject matter parallel Crowley's focus on critiquing liberal policies and media bias.
Roger Stone provides insider accounts of Republican politics and presidential campaigns similar to Crowley's Nixon-era writings. His books combine personal political experiences with analysis of contemporary political movements.
Peggy Noonan served as a speechwriter for President Reagan and writes about American politics and culture from an insider perspective. Her work, like Crowley's, combines personal political experience with commentary on current events.
Laura Ingraham covers similar territory as Crowley in analyzing American politics from a conservative viewpoint and has experience in both media and government roles. She has written multiple books about political and cultural issues in America.
Michelle Malkin focuses on conservative political commentary and investigative reporting on government policies. Her writing style and subject matter parallel Crowley's focus on critiquing liberal policies and media bias.
Roger Stone provides insider accounts of Republican politics and presidential campaigns similar to Crowley's Nixon-era writings. His books combine personal political experiences with analysis of contemporary political movements.