by Pete Hegseth
First published 2017
Pete Hegseth examines what he calls a contemporary civil conflict during Donald Trump's presidency. He argues that establishment forces spanning from Hollywood to New York have mounted coordinated attacks against Trump's agenda through multiple channels. Hegseth documents what he sees as manufactured outrage, suppression of conservative perspectives, and propaganda embedded in entertainment and sports coverage. He explores how college campuses have become battlegrounds where faculty prioritize political indoctrination over education while activists shut down opposing viewpoints. The author traces establishment influence through popular culture, educational institutions, news organizations, and social media platforms. Hegseth contends these forces work systematically to transform America toward socialism while undermining traditional values. His analysis connects everyday cultural phenomena to broader political strategy, arguing that bathroom policies and awards ceremonies serve larger ideological goals. The book presents Hegseth's view of pervasive institutional coordination against conservative principles and his defense of what he considers authentic American greatness.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: America
Period: Donald Trump's Presidency
208 pages · Paperback · Post Hill Press