The ride was so wild that it forced a sitting president to abandon his bid for re-election, a former and future president to survive criminal convictions and the bullet of a would-be assassin, and a vice president unexpectedly thrust into the arena to wage an unprecedented 107-day campaign to lead the free world.The book “The Battle” tells the story behind the scenes of the 2024 elections, and the fierce conflicts and bloody politics they entailed in their ugliest forms, including quarrels, betrayal, and incitement that led Donald Trump to the White House and led the Democrats to marginalization. At every turn, the contenders pounced on weaknesses, whether facing opponents from the other party or their own.Bestselling authors Jonathan Allen and Amy Barnes offer readers their first illustrated look at the characters, their motivations, and their inner thoughts as they fight for the jackpot at a defining moment for modern American politics.
Based on first-hand interviews with more than 150 insiders—from the inner circles of Trump, Harris, and Biden, as well as party leaders and insiders—Fight presents a vivid and stunning story of an election like no other.In the end, Trump overcame voters' concerns about his own personal shortcomings by tapping into deep dissatisfaction with the country's direction.
At the same time, Democrats struggled to connect with voters who felt misled by Biden's insistence that he had achieved economic prosperity and his pledge to be a "bridge" president. He has torn his party apart, leaving behind damaged personal relationships, as he clings to power. When he gave her up, he derailed Harris' career by demanding unprecedented loyalty from her.As Allen and Barnes did in their New York Times bestseller Shattered and Lucky, they offer readers an essential clue to the rooms that witnessed this landmark political event, revealing a story even more shocking than previously reported.
