Maggie Haberman, who has covered Donald Trump more extensively than any other journalist, provides a definitive account of his life and presidency drawn from decades of reporting and exclusive access. Haberman traces Trump's career from New York real estate through celebrity branding to political power, showing how patterns established early continued throughout his life. She examines his relationships with Roy Cohn, who taught him to attack and never apologize, and with the tabloid press, which created his public persona. The book draws on interviews with Trump himself, family members, and hundreds of associates to reconstruct key moments in his presidency and the thinking behind his decisions. Haberman is particularly insightful on Trump's psychology, his need for attention, his inability to accept loss, and his transactional view of all relationships. She documents his tortured post-presidency, his refusal to accept the 2020 election results, and his continuing hold over the Republican Party. The book benefits from Haberman's long relationship with Trump, who alternately courted and attacked her while continuing to take her calls. The result is essential documentation of a political figure whose impact on American life is not yet fully understood.