First published 2018
Kayleigh McEnany crosses America to document the grassroots movement that swept Donald Trump into office. She visits family cabins in Ohio, shuttered factories in Flint, Michigan, Florida communities, and Texas barbecue joints, collecting stories from citizens who felt abandoned by their government. These Americans share their concerns about illegal immigration, terrorist threats, and religious freedom through candid conversations. McEnany chronicles their losses and their November 2016 victory, weaving together interviews with key Trump administration figures including Ivanka Trump, Ben Carson, and Jared Kushner. Her journey reveals the gap between political leaders and ordinary citizens, yet uncovers shared humanity that transcends division. The book captures how faith and determination sustained these forgotten voters when their leaders ignored them.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary, underdog
Setting: Ohio, Flint, Michigan, Florida, Texas
Period: 2016
337 pages · Kindle Edition · Threshold Editions