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‘I NEVER told John Bolton that the aid to Ukraine was tied to investigations into Democrats, including the Bidens,’ the president tweeted in the early hours of this morning. ‘In fact, he never complained about this at the time of his very public termination. If John Bolton said this, it was only to sell a book.’
For sure, Cockburn is a touch suspicious about the timing of the New York Times’s Bolton bombshell last night, despite the former national security adviser’s fervent denial that he’d coordinated with the paper. But perhaps more interesting is the president’s put-down that Bolton only claimed aid to Ukraine was predicated on investigations into the Bidens was ‘only to sell a book’.
As Cockburn has mentioned before, the president himself isn’t much of a book reader. That doesn’t keep him from his real literary passion though: publicizing them. Shouldn’t Bolton have known that the only respectable way to sell a book is to get Trump to tweet about it?
Want to join the president’s book club? Here’s a run-down of all his favorites from the last year. See if you can spot any common themes…
Game of Thorns: The Inside Story of Hillary Clinton’s Failed Campaign and Donald Trump’s Winning Strategy by Doug Wead
A great new book just out, “Game of Thorns,” by Doug Wead, Presidential Historian and best selling author. The book covers the campaign of 2016, and what could be more exciting than that?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2019
The Case for Trump by Victor Davis Hanson
Great new book: “The Case For Trump” by Victor Davis Hanson, Hoover Senior Fellow.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2019
Our Lost Declaration: America’s Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State by Sen. Mike Lee
.@SenMikeLee of the great state of Utah has written a wonderful new book entitled, “Our Lost Declaration.” Highly recommended!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2019
Rebuilding Sergeant Peck: How I Put Body and Soul Back Together After Afghanistan, by John Peck, Dava Guerin and Terry Bivens
I met Marine Sgt. John Peck, a quadruple amputee who has received a double arm transplant, at Walter Reed in 2017. Today, it was my honor to welcome John (HERO) to the Oval, with his wonderful wife Jessica. He also wrote a book that I highly recommend, “Rebuilding Sergeant Peck.” pic.twitter.com/eiNnHcEU7x
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2019
Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery by Sen. Tom Cotton
Our great Senator (and Star) from the State of Arkansas, @TomCottonAR, has just completed a wonderful book, “Sacred Duty,” about Arlington National Cemetery and the men and women who serve with such love and devotion. On sale today, make it big!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2019
Congratulations to Tom Cotton – his book, “Sacred Duty: A Solider’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery” just hit the best sellers list. I was at @ArlingtonNatl yesterday & the people there were so grateful for Tom’s inspiring portrait of “The Old Guard.” Great job @TomCottonAR!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2019
Unfreedom of the Press by Mark Levin
Word is out that book is GREAT! https://t.co/mTA1xcz9eQ
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2019
Wow, Mark Levin’s new book opened at #1. It is great – keep it there for a long time! https://t.co/3F1xybks0R
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 21, 2019
Great show tonight @seanhannity, you really get it (9:00 P.M. @FoxNews), that’s why you’re Number One (by far)! Also, please tell Mark Levin congrats on having the Number One book!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2019
Mark Levin has written a big number one bestselling book called, conspicuously and accurately, “Unfreedom of the Press.” It is a great book that tells it like it is, fake news and all. Keep this book number one!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 2, 2019
The Real Deal: My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump by George A. Sorial and Damian Bates
New book just out, “The Real Deal, My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars With Trump,” is really wonderful. It is written by two people who are very smart & know me well, George Sorial & Damian Bates, as opposed to all the books where the author has no clue who I am. ENJOY!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 11, 2019
A great book! https://t.co/QwB46HVpmv
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2019
Power Grab: The Liberal Scheme to Undermine Trump, the GOP, and Our Republic by Jason Chaffetz
If you come after the President, the Country, the Flag – he’s going to defend himself. What the squad doesn’t like is that Donald Trump is enforcing the very laws that are on the books that were put there by Congress.” Jason Chaffetz. Also, buy Jason’s great new book, POWER GRAB!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 16, 2019
Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court by Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino
Great new book, “Justice On Trial, The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court.” Fantastic job by Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 19, 2019
Book is doing really well. A study in unfairness to a potentially great Justice! https://t.co/i6GwghuEsU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2019
This is a great and well reseached book on Justice K. The Ruth Marcus book is a badly written & reseached disaster. So many incorrect facts. Fake News, just like the @washingtonpost! https://t.co/i6GwghuEsU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2019
Taken for Granted: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed by Gianno Caldwell
“Taken for Granted,” a wonderful new book by Gianno Caldwell on how Conservatism can win back the Americans that Liberalism failed, has my full Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2019
Deep State Target: How I Got Caught in the Crosshairs of the Plot to Bring Down President Trump by George Papadopoulos
Good luck with the book George, should do well! https://t.co/Rdti0VyFLd
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2019
Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency by Andrew C. McCarthy
Go out and get Andrew McCarthy’s new book, “Ball of Collusion.” “Supervision became the investigator, and when they pushed the envelope, there was nobody there to tell them NO. It goes right to the President (Obama). Plenty of information that Obama was informed & knew exactly…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2019
Great new book by the brilliant Andrew McCarthy, BALL OF COLLUSION, THE PLOT TO RIG AN ELECTION AND DESTROY A PRESIDENCY. Get it, and some other great new books which I will soon be recommending. They tell you about the Crooked Pols and the Witch Hunt that has now been exposed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 25, 2019
Still Winning: Why America Went All In on Donald Trump-And Why We Must Do It Again by Charles Hurt
Check out a FANTASTIC new book, “STILL WINNING – Why America Went All In On Donald Trump-And Why We Must Do It Again” by the great writer, @CharlesHurt. An excellent read. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2019
Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left’s Plot to Remake America by Judge Jeanine Pirro
.@JudgeJeanine Pirro is following up her #1 Best Seller with another book that is destined to also be #1 – “Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left's Plot to Remake America.” Out today, go get it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019
Our great @JudgeJeanine has just written a book that will add to the tremendous success of her last number one best seller. It’s called, “Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge, The Left’s Plot To Remake America.” It is a FANTASTIC book. Go get it! @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 6, 2019
Congratulations to @JudgeJeanine Pirro on having, again, the Number One Best Selling Book!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2019
Paloma Wants to be Lady Freedom by Rachel Campos-Duffy
Rachel Campos-Duffy has written a wonderful book for children, “Paloma Wants To Be Lady Freedom.” She and her husband, Sean Duffy, have done so much for our Country. Buy this book – great for the kids! pic.twitter.com/zCYW91OSOU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2019
Resistance (At All Costs): How Trump Haters Are Breaking America by Kimberly Strassel
A great book by a brilliant author. Buy it now! https://t.co/L8XC5Nnj4N
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2019
Great new book, "Resistance (At All Costs): How Trump Haters Are Breaking America" out by Kimberley Strassel of the Wall Street Journal. Kim has treated us fairly, and for that I am very appreciative. Check it out today, it is great!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2019
A Great Book by Kimberley Strassel! https://t.co/TOQcUDmnAR
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2019
Congratulations Kimberley. Great book! https://t.co/IFlMf1qIrb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2019
Witch Hunt: The Story of the Greatest Mass Delusion in American Political History by Gregg Jarrett
GREAT BOOK! https://t.co/LrRr1xhS0d
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2019
The Case Against Socialism by Sen. Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul just wrote a great book, “The Case Against Socialism” which is now out. Highly recommended – as America was founded on LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE – not government coercion, domination & control. We were born free, and will stay free, as long as I am your President!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2019
The Plot Against the President: The True Story of How Congressman Devin Nunes Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal in US History by Lee Smith
A great new book just out, “The Plot Against the President. The True Story Of How Congressman Devin Nunez Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal In U.S. History.” Shows very bad and corrupt people on the other side. Check it out!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2019
A great new book just out, “The Plot Against the President. The True Story Of How Congressman Devin Nunes Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal In U.S. History.” Shows very bad and corrupt people on the other side. Check it out! pic.twitter.com/KQETvKO6Q9
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2019
Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us by Donald Trump Jr.
Great Book! https://t.co/HYO77j6KRT
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 25, 2019
My son, @DonaldJTrumpJr is coming out with a new book, “Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us” – available tomorrow, November 5th! A great new book that I highly recommend for ALL to read. Go order it today!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2019
Just finished reading my son Donald’s just out new book, “Triggered.” It is really good! He, along with many of us, was very unfairly treated. But we all fight back, and we always win!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2019
Wow! Was just told that my son’s book, “Triggered,” is Number One on The New York Times Bestseller List. Congratulations Don!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2019
“Triggered,” a great book by my son, Don. Now number one on @NYTIMES LIST. Keep it there for a while!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2019
Exonerated: The Failed Takedown of President Donald Trump by the Swamp by Dan Bongino
Great new book by wonderful and very street smart author Dan Bongino, EXONERATED, THE FAILED TAKEDOWN OF PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP BY THE SWAMP. Dan hits all of the crooked points of the greatest Witch Hunt in political history. Nevertheless, the Scam continues!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2019
A great book by a great guy. Get it now! https://t.co/hwFtbpbIO0
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2019
What Really Happened: How Donald J. Trump Saved America From Hillary Clinton by Howie Carr
A great new book by Howie Carr, “What Really Happened, How Donald J. Trump Saved America From Hillary Clinton,” is on sale now. Howie is a talented New England force who was there at the very beginning!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 2, 2019
The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free by Rich Lowry
Bringing the word “Nationalism” back into the mainstream – great job by Rich Lowry! Very important book. https://t.co/yQI4ylGgDb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2019
With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace by Nikki Haley
.@NikkiHaley is out with a new book, “With All Due Respect” this week. Make sure you order your copy today, or stop by one of her book tour stops to get a copy and say hello. Good luck Nikki! https://t.co/uHKAAlVuLt
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2019
The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get: An Entrepreneur’s Memoir by Joe Ricketts
Joe Ricketts, one of our Country’s most successful businessmen, including being the owner of the Chicago Cubs, has just written a great new book, THE HARDER YOU WORK, THE LUCKIER YOU GET. So true! Much can be learned from Joe. Go get the book!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 17, 2019
Inside Trump’s White House: The Real Story of His Presidency by Doug Wead
Great writer and historian, Doug Wead, has written a true (not Fake News) account of what is going on in Washington and the White House. His new book, INSIDE TRUMP’S WHITE HOUSE, is an incredible description of a very exciting and successful time in our Country’s history. Buy it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2019
The Long Game: A Memoir by Sen. Mitch McConnell
187 new Federal Judges have been confirmed under the Trump Administration, including two great new United States Supreme Court Justices. We are shattering every record! Read all about this in “The Long Game,” a great new book by @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell. Amazing story!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 24, 2019
Restoring Our Republic: The Making of the Republic and How We Reclaim It Before It’s Too Late by Ned Ryun
This is a great book, a must read! https://t.co/bwpNVi5hpY
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2020
There are also a few tomes which unreservedly aren’t on Trump’s list. They include…
Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House by Cliff Sims
Michael Cohen’s book (which is yet to be published)
Congress must demand the transcript of Michael Cohen’s new book, given to publishers a short time ago. Your heads will spin when you see the lies, misrepresentations and contradictions against his Thursday testimony. Like a different person! He is totally discredited!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2019
Michael Cohen’s book manuscript shows that he committed perjury on a scale not seen before. He must have forgotten about his book when he testified. What does Hillary Clinton’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, say about this one. Is he being paid by Crooked Hillary. Using her lawyer?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2019
After more than two years of Presidential Harassment, the only things that have been proven is that Democrats and other broke the law. The hostile Cohen testimony, given by a liar to reduce his prison time, proved no Collusion! His just written book manuscript showed what he…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 3, 2019
TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald by Timothy L. O’Brien
Just watched a world class loser, Tim O’Brien, who I haven’t seen or spoken to in many years, & knows NOTHING about me except that he wrote a failed hit piece book about me 15 years ago. Fired like a dog from other jobs? Saw him on Lyin’ Brian Williams Trump Slam Show. Bad TV….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2019
Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the Trump White House by Omarosa Manginault Newman
…Yes, I am currently suing various people for violating their confidentiality agreements. Disgusting and foul mouthed Omarosa is one. I gave her every break, despite the fact that she was despised by everyone, and she went for some cheap money from a book. Numerous others also!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019
A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker
Another Fake Book by two third rate Washington Post reporters, has already proven to be inaccurately reported, to their great embarrassment, all for the purpose of demeaning and belittling a President who is getting great things done for our Country, at a record clip. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 18, 2020
