Fire and Fury

Description

Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolff
Summary
Fire and Fury is a non-fiction book that will give the reader an insightful look at the first year inside the Trump White House.
Key Points
Michael Wolff, a veteran journalist conducted over 200 interviews for the book with officials within the Trump administration, many advisors, and associates from the campaign and the transition in order to write this book
The book discusses:
Trump Campaign and Transition
The first few months of the Trump administration, from the hiring of core staff members to the proposal of policies
White House relationships and conflicts: among Trump and his family, between him and his aides
The scandals and controversies involving the Trump administration, such as the inquiry into Russian meddling into the 2016 presidential election
Wolff depicts Trump as acting impulsively, without proper information, and at times against the consensus of his own staff.
Politics and governance
Leadership and decision-making
Scandal and controversy
Journalism and media
Style and Structure
The book is written in a compelling and accessible style, mixing narrative storytelling, interviews, and behind-the-scenes reporting.
Impact and Significance
“Fire and Fury” was a major bestseller and caused a wide controversy and debate about the Trump administration. The book has been praised for its insightful and engaging portrayal of the Trump White House, but it has also been criticized for its methodology and accuracy.