When US presidents clash with corporate giants, what tips the balance of power?
In Power and Money, renowned presidential historian Tevye Troye takes us on a captivating journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the commander-in-chief. It unveils the untold stories—both political and personal—that have shaped America.Troy shows how the vast influence of the federal government has become an inescapable reality for every business, entrepreneur, and innovator. Today, companies find themselves navigating a competitive environment characterized by stringent regulations, making it imperative for senior executives and business leaders to influence the legislative and regulatory system. As public affairs teams and government relations experts offer survival strategies in Washington, CEOs have become the most important warriors on the front lines.Power and Money shows how some of the country's most important CEOs have formed (and corrupted) relationships with the president.
Troy also shows how the most powerful man in the world relies on CEOs. CEOs provide help in the form of staff, political insight, and campaign funds, but they also become primary adversaries of presidents, serving as both convenient allies and enemies.Power and Money reveals a complex web of influence, where CEOs need bosses, and bosses need CEOs. Troy explains how they both have to be very careful, or they will face unexpected costs and collateral damage. Notable figures such as John D. Rockefeller and Mark Zuckerberg to Katharine Graham, Elon Musk, and more, Troy takes readers on a journey inside the friendships and conflicts that shook the American economy and reshaped America.Drawing on his experiences as a best-selling historian and former senior White House aide, Troy offers unique insights and details that shed light on the growing, interconnected mega-entities of government and big business—and what that means for our nation's future.
