From the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters behind the 2018 bombshell New York Times exposé of then-President Trump’s finances, an explosive investigation into the history of Donald Trump’s wealth, revealing how one of the country’s biggest business failures lied his way into the White House Soon after announcing his first campaign for the US presidency, Donald J. Trump told a national television audience that life “has not been easy for me. It has not been easy for me.” Building on a narrative he had been telling for decades, he spun a hardscrabble fable of how he parlayed a small loan from his father into a multi-billion-dollar business and real estate empire.

This feat, he argued, made him singularly qualified to lead the country. Except: None of it was true. Born to a rich father who made him the beneficiary of his own highly lucrative investments, Trump received the equivalent of more than $500 million today via means that required no business expertise whatsoever.

Drawing on over twenty years’ worth of Trump’s confidential tax information, including the tax returns he tried to conceal, alongside business records and interviews with Trump insiders, New York Times investigative reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig track Trump's financial rise and fall, and rise and fall again. For decades, he squanders his fortunes on money losing businesses, only to be saved yet again by financial serendipity. He tacks his name above the door of every building, while taking out huge loans he’ll never repay.

He obsesses over appearances, while ignoring threats to the bottom line and mounting costly lawsuits against city officials. He tarnishes the value of his name by allowing anyone with a big enough check to use it, and cheats the television producer who not only rescues him from bankruptcy but casts him as a business savant–the public image that will carry him to the White House. A masterpiece of narrative reporting, Lucky Loser is a meticulous examination spanning nearly a century, filled with scoops from Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, Atlantic City, and the set of The Apprentice .

At a moment when Trump’s tether to success and power is more precarious than ever, here for the first time is the definitive true accounting of Trump and his money–what he had, what he lost, and what he has left–and the final word on the myth of Trump, the self-made billionaire.

**** In a world where perceptions often outweigh reality, "Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success" delves into one of the most controversial public figures of our time. This insightful book unravels the enigmatic journey of Donald Trump, from the inherited fortune he gambled with to the image of success he meticulously crafted. Detailing his business ventures and strategies, the book offers a candid look at how appearances can be deceiving.

The narrative doesn't just focus on the financial highs and lows, but also explores the broader implications on Trump's public persona and influence.

**** Appearance of success can be carefully crafted through media manipulation despite financial setbacks. Inherited wealth doesn't guarantee future financial stability as seen with Trump's journey. Public persona can be maintained through strategic decisions even amidst personal and business failures.

**** \nDive into the intricate story of Donald Trump chronicling his complex relationship with inherited wealth and the reality- transforming narrative he built around his business empire. From real estate to branding this book reveals the disconnect between Trump's self-promoted image and the financial realities he faced. Explore the highs and lows of a business career that was often erratic yet meticulously packaged to appear successful to the public.

With detailed anecdotes and well-researched accounts Lucky Loser" probes into the decisions that defined Trump's trajectory in the business world. This book is not just an examination of Trump's financial journey but also a commentary on the power of media and branding. Through detailed analysis it paints a picture of how public perception can overshadow financial realities offering insights into the complex interplay of wealth influence and image-building.

The narrative expertly combines investigative journalism with compelling storytelling making "Lucky Loser" a must-read for those intrigued by how Donald Trump shaped his legacy. It challenges readers to question the nature of success and the realities behind public figures.

**** \n"Lucky Loser" stands out for its meticulous research unraveling Trump’s strategies and providing a clearer picture of his financial maneuvering The depth of insight offered transcends typical biographies of public figures.The book offers a balanced critique revealing an unfiltered view of Trump’s financial decisions without devolving into mere criticism inviting readers to form their own conclusions about success and failure.With compelling storytelling the book combines factual analysis with engaging narratives making it accessible to a wide range of readers regardless of their prior knowledge of Donald Trump’s financial history.