In the Author’s Note, Michael Wolf confirms that some of these accounts are second hand information, some being variations of the real truth. Others have been looked into and confirmed, but all information came from the White House stay, all who worked with Trump during the first nine months of his administration.
I would like to say that I think at least 90% of the information provided in this book is true. All of it, true or not, is believable. All you have to do is to read the newspapers and watch the news every day and then decide for yourself.
That said, Fire and Fury is a title that fits this book perfectly. There has been utter chaos in the White House amidst Trump and his staff, from rivalry to sheer hatred, and many people quit their jobs simply because they couldn’t take it anymore.
This review can’t even begin to cover what is in this book. There is a lot, and you must read this book to see for yourself, and I highly recommend it.
First, there are a couple of instances I would like to share with you concerning his infidelity. His recent uncovering of the Stormy Daniels is nothing new, nor is it the worst.
Page 23 of the book briefly points out that Trump would covet his friend’s wives, persuading their husbands that they are not faithful. He would then take the husband(s) for a session with girls whom he has picked up, having sex, with the wife listening in on the speakerphone. Take it from there.
At the end of the book, it has been stated in the news that Trump had an affair with Nikki Haley, the U.N. ambassador, but the book doesn’t clearly state that. I does say on page 306 that Trump spent “a notable amount of private time with Haley on Air Force One,” but it doesn’t mention sex or intimacy, so the jury is out on that one.
As for the rest of the book, I will just list the facts, most of which are already known, but a few of these may surprise you.
Trump’s victory came as a complete surprise, even to him. He only ran to elevate his social standing.
Construction of buildings was all he ever mastered, but he can’t read a balance sheet.
He has no scruples.
He does not care about the American people.
He has no ability to plan or organize.
He doesn’t read anything not even a one page memo.
He cannot function as an executive.
He is incapable of performing essential tasks.
He cannot pay attention, nor can he switch focus. Also has a short attention span.
(Don’t forget, he inherited his billions and has everybody doing everything for him. There’s more.)
He cannot tailor his behavior. He throws temper tantrums, sometimes lasting for two hours or more, when in any stressful situation, or if someone doesn’t agree with him.
He cannot leak cause and effect.
He hired his own family for the White House staff. It’s illegal, but nothing is being done. The staff claim that Jared Kushner is an idiot. Trump’s daughter Ivanka seems to have the most control and intelligence, and can control her father.
Trump always lies. He claims, on the infamous Billy Bush tape that someone else used Trump’s voice to embarrass him.
Hired Steve Bannon as National Security advisor, a friend of none, hater of all, and will destroy anyone he doesn’t like. Bannon washed out of the military, constantly failed in business, and is a swindler. Served as “Trump’s brain.” Managed the White House chaotically. Wants to restore America as it was between 1955 and 1965.
Trump takes credit for other people’s work. He has never accomplished anything in office.
He has no sense of courtesy. Will insult anyone, and will stop at nothing to do so.
Treats one lavishly if he wanted something from someone, but gets irritated if someone wants something from him.
He demands attention. Always wants praise. Self praising.
He considers one weak if he groveled.
Trump and his sons had business dealings with Russia during the campaign (still under investigation).
Had five draft deferments, four for college, one for bone spurs over heels.
Is abusive and a bully.
Hated school.
Watches several hours of cable TV every night.
Backbiter, cheats people of their money and work.
Idolized by white supremacists. Trump follower Richard Spencer is a neo-Nazi.
Denies climate change and has no regard for the environment.
White House is filled with anti-Semitism, regardless of Kuschner.
Knows nothing about the health care system nor any other issue of which he has no interest.
Trump is surrounded by difficult and sociopathic people pushing the bounds of their own power.
Has appointed cabinet members who knew nothing about what they represented. Only qualifications was that they were billionaires.
Get’s up halfway through meetings with world leaders because he is bored. How does this represent the U.S. in regards to the rest of the world? How will the rest of the world respond to us?
Insults other countries.
Bannon’s attitude on foreign countries: “Screw ‘em.”
America First: “Why do anything if it gives you nothing in return?” This may not seem like much, but this can produce devastation consequences further on down the road.
Trump is thin skinned and gets upset when the media attacks him. Is a raging, self-pitying, and tormented president.
And the list goes on…
This is whom we have for president. Trump (and I will never call him “President Trump”) will not get any better, and the people in Washington, as well as the world, know this.
America is in great danger, and unless change comes soon, we may not survive as a country.
Trump once said, “I can shoot someone on Fifth Avenue, make a speech, and not lose any votes.” He can. This shows what he is and how much support he still has, which is a lot.
This review is just a small sample of what this book contains. I have left out a lot of important names, but you will get the idea once you read this book.
You can’t make this stuff up! Most people working in the White House thinks Trump’s an idiot. Read the book, even if other people say that it isn’t true. Most of it is, and from what you read in the newspapers and see on the news, you’ll agree.
Alastair Browne
