Trump Derangement Syndrome

Trump Derangement Syndrome examines the media's response to Donald Trump's presidency and his political rise. Charles Hurt, a political columnist, analyzes what he views as the press's inability to cover Trump objectively. The book chronicles key moments from Trump's campaign and presidency, focusing on how mainstream media outlets reported these events. Hurt presents examples and case studies to support his argument about media bias and reaction to Trump's unconventional political style. Through interviews and research, Hurt explores the relationship between Trump and the press corps, including social media interactions and press briefings. The book includes analysis of specific journalists, news organizations, and their coverage patterns during this period. The work serves as a commentary on modern political journalism and raises questions about objectivity in reporting during politically polarized times. At its core, the book examines how personal and institutional biases can affect news coverage of controversial political figures.

Readers largely split along partisan lines in their reception, with Trump supporters praising the book's criticism of media bias and Trump opponents dismissing it as partisan rhetoric. Positive reviews commend: - Examples of media overreaction to Trump - Documentation of press coverage inconsistencies - Humor and writing style Critical reviews cite: - Lack of objective analysis - Selective use of examples - Repeats common right-wing talking points Ratings: Amazon: 4.8/5 (507 reviews) Goodreads: 4.41/5 (106 ratings) Sample reader comments: "Provides concrete examples of media hysteria" - Amazon reviewer "Too focused on defending Trump rather than analyzing media coverage" - Goodreads reviewer "Helps explain the unprecedented hostility Trump faced" - Amazon reviewer "More of an extended opinion piece than serious research" - Goodreads reviewer Note: Many reviews appear to be from readers who already held strong views about Trump before reading.

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📚 Charles Hurt worked as the Washington Bureau Chief for the New York Post before becoming the Opinion Editor for The Washington Times 🗣️ The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" was originally coined by Charles Krauthammer in 2016, describing an acute form of opposition to Donald Trump that he believed impaired people's judgment 📝 The book was published in 2019 by Center Street, a conservative imprint of Hachette Book Group 🎓 Charles Hurt studied English and Political Science at Hampden-Sydney College, one of the oldest private colleges in America and one of only three remaining all-male liberal arts colleges 🏆 The book reached #14 on the Amazon bestseller list in the Political Commentary & Opinion category during its release week