Trumpocracy

The Corruption of the American Republic
Book • 2018
In this book, David Frum documents how Trump and his administration are steadily damaging the tenets and accepted practices of American democracy.

Frum, who served as a speechwriter for George W. Bush, highlights the erosion of democratic principles, the disregard for traditional limits on the presidency, and the potential long-term consequences for American democracy.

He also discusses the global context of democratic decline and the specific actions and behaviors of Trump that threaten democratic norms.

The book is a call to action, emphasizing the need for recovery and the importance of civic engagement to prevent further damage to American democracy.

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