The Grifter's Club | Sarah Blaskey, Caitlin Ostroff, Nicholas Nehamas & Jay Weaver

The Grifter's Club: Trump, Mar-a-Lago, and the Selling of the Presidency

Extended Synopsis

Donald Trump's opulent Palm Beach club, Mar-a-Lago, has thrummed with scandal since the earliest days of his presidency. Long known for its wealthy clientele, the resort's guest list quickly shifted to include political operatives, tycoons, and power-seekers. As the 45th President re-branded Mar-a-Lago "the Winter White House," state business spilled into full view of the club's members, blurring the lines between government operations, political donations, and private enterprise.

The Grifter's Club is a breakthrough account of the corruption, intrigue, and absurdity on display behind the velvet ropes of this exclusive club. A team of prizewinning journalists reveals the motivations of a strange array of charlatans looking to peddle influence, access government secrets, or simply soak up the proximity to global power. This astonishing exposé provides a gripping look inside the gilded gates where government business was conducted with little regard for ethics or security.

Accolades & Key Features

• Investigative Excellence: Written by a team of award-winning reporters from the Miami Herald, providing unparalleled local and national insight.
• Thrilling Narrative: A shocking, ground-breaking exposé that reads with the pacing and drama of a political thriller.
• Read-Alike Appeal: An essential addition for readers who were captivated by bestsellers like Fire and Fury, Team of Vipers, and Fear.

Reader Targeting

• Readers of modern political science and 21st-century American history.
• Enthusiasts of deep-dive investigative journalism and political exposés.
• Those interested in the intersection of wealth, real estate, and executive branch operations.

About the Authors

Sarah Blaskey, Caitlin Ostroff, Nicholas Nehamas, and Jay Weaver are a team of accomplished, prizewinning journalists associated with the Miami Herald. They have spent years extensively covering South Florida, investigating the intricate connections between local real estate, national politics, and the intersection of wealth and executive power.

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