The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021

By Peter Baker & Susan Glasser

A sweeping, behind-the-scenes chronicle of a presidency that reshaped American politics and tested the limits of democracy. In this New York Times bestseller, veteran journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser deliver the most comprehensive account yet of Donald Trump’s four years in the White House—an era marked by chaos, confrontation, and unprecedented challenges to the norms of governance.

Book Synopsis

From the tumultuous early days to the violent finale of January 6, The Divider takes readers inside the Trump administration with unmatched access and detail. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with key players—including cabinet members, military leaders, foreign officials, and Trump himself—Baker and Glasser reveal how the 45th president governed through division, loyalty tests, and a relentless pursuit of personal power. With scenes ranging from near-nuclear conflict with North Korea to internal White House resignation pacts, this is a definitive portrait of a presidency like no other.

Perfect For

• Readers of political nonfiction and investigative journalism
• Fans of Fear by Bob Woodward and Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman
• Students of American democracy, leadership, and executive power
• Anyone seeking a detailed, insider account of the Trump presidency

Praise & Recognition

“The most comprehensive and detailed account of the Trump presidency yet published.”
—The Washington Post

“A sumptuous feast of astonishing tales... The more one reads, the more one wishes to read.”
—NPR

“A beautifully written, utterly dispiriting history of the man who attacked democracy.”
—The Guardian

About the Authors

Peter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and author of several acclaimed political biographies. Susan Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker and former editor of Politico. Together, they coauthored The Man Who Ran Washington and bring decades of experience covering U.S. politics and foreign affairs.

Other Related Titles

• Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman
• Fear by Bob Woodward
• I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker
• The Man Who Ran Washington by Peter Baker & Susan Glasser

Product Details

• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication Date: September 20, 2022
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9780385546539
• Pages: 752