Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie had a front-row seat to one of the most unusual and contentious presidential elections in modern America history. Lewandowski served as Trump's campaign manager from before the announcement through the summer of 2016. Bossie served as deputy campaign manager. The two have remained enthusiastic supporters of Trump's presidency.
In Trump's Enemies: How the Deep State is Undermining the Presidency, these two insiders tell insider stories that make the book worth reading. No matter how you feel about Trump, from a historical and human interest perspective, it's great to read their perspective on some of the events of the campaign, as well as stories that didn't make the news cycles.
The question prompted by the subtitle, Is the deep state truly undermining Trump's presidency?, is more nuanced than the simple retelling of events. Trump's fans will shout in impassioned agreement; Trump's detractors will be a bit more skeptical. But there's no question about the authors' interpretation of the tone and specifics of the attacks from the press and from within the government, even within Trump's own offices. Many otherwise conservative bureaucrats and appointees found it convenient to retain their government jobs or seek appointments from Trump for the mere purpose of opposing and exposing his agenda. Lewandowski and Bossie shed uncomplimentary light on the manipulation by Washington deep state "swamp creatures."
I'd like to see a Trump detractor read Trump's Enemies with an open mind. It may not lead to a conversion to Trump support, but consideration of this book will definitely lead to a better understanding and appreciation of Trump, his policies, and the surprising success he has accomplished in the face of opposition.
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