Tired of Winning

Jonathan Karl's third book on the Trump presidency examines the period after Donald Trump left office, documenting the political and social upheaval that followed. Based on new reporting and extensive interviews, the book covers the aftermath of the 2020 election through the 2022 midterms. The narrative tracks several key relationships and power dynamics, including Trump's interactions with Kim Kardashian and the rise of Johnny McEntee within Trump's inner circle. Karl presents behind-the-scenes accounts of crucial moments in recent American political history, drawing from his position as ABC News's chief Washington correspondent. This work expands beyond standard political reporting to explore broader themes about the transformation of the Republican Party and American democracy. The book raises questions about political loyalty, the nature of power, and the future of traditional party structures in American politics.

Readers describe Karl's book as a straight reporting of events rather than partisan commentary. Reviewers note the detailed first-hand accounts and behind-the-scenes reporting from the Trump post-presidency period. Liked: - Clear, matter-of-fact writing style - New revelations and quotes from key figures - Karl's access to Trump's inner circle - Documentation and sourcing of claims Disliked: - Some felt it repeated known information - A few readers wanted more analysis/context - Complaints about the rapid publishing timeline - "Too soft on Trump" from some left-leaning readers - "Too harsh on Trump" from some right-leaning readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.27/5 (623 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (1,244 ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (89 ratings) Sample review: "Karl lets the facts speak for themselves... and includes enough new reporting to make this worthwhile even for those who follow politics closely." - Goodreads reviewer

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🔍 Karl has won multiple Emmy Awards and the Walter Cronkite Award for his political coverage as ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent 📚 The book's title "Tired of Winning" is an ironic reference to Trump's famous 2016 campaign quote: "We're going to win so much, you're going to be tired of winning" 🎯 This is Karl's third book about the Trump presidency, following "Front Row at the Trump Show" (2020) and "Betrayal" (2021) 🗣️ Karl conducted the last television interview with Trump before he left office, during which Trump abruptly ended the conversation when pressed about January 6th 📅 The book covers the period between Trump's departure from the White House in January 2021 through his announcement of a 2024 presidential campaign in November 2022