“Donald Trump will never be President of the United States.”
That sentence was repeated by celebrities, pundits, and politicians so often throughout 2015 and 2016 that most of America seemed to believe it. Then came November 8th, 2016. How did so many people get it so wrong? What were they missing? What did Trump and his supporters know that others didn’t? The answer can be stated in under 140 characters: tweets, trolls, and memes won the presidency for Donald Trump.
Trumped! is the definitive chronology of tweets, memes, and trolling that captures the 2016 presidential election in all its absurdity. Never before had the American people witnessed such a political drama unfolding in real time. This comprehensive volume illustrates and details the unconventional campaign of Donald Trump as he and his supporters fought to overcome the media and political elite seeking to derail the "Trump Train."
Both a non-fiction historical work and an entertaining read, Trumped! sheds light on the paradigm shifting influence of social media and memes while providing laughs along the way. An encyclopedia of well over 1000 tweets and memes, complete with quotes, commentary, and historical perspective. Perfect for the coffee table or as a gift.
(Kindle Edition)
That sentence was repeated by celebrities, pundits, and politicians so often throughout 2015 and 2016 that most of America seemed to believe it. Then came November 8th, 2016. How did so many people get it so wrong? What were they missing? What did Trump and his supporters know that others didn’t? The answer can be stated in under 140 characters: tweets, trolls, and memes won the presidency for Donald Trump.
Trumped! is the definitive chronology of tweets, memes, and trolling that captures the 2016 presidential election in all its absurdity. Never before had the American people witnessed such a political drama unfolding in real time. This comprehensive volume illustrates and details the unconventional campaign of Donald Trump as he and his supporters fought to overcome the media and political elite seeking to derail the "Trump Train."
Both a non-fiction historical work and an entertaining read, Trumped! sheds light on the paradigm shifting influence of social media and memes while providing laughs along the way. An encyclopedia of well over 1000 tweets and memes, complete with quotes, commentary, and historical perspective. Perfect for the coffee table or as a gift.
(Kindle Edition)
