Removing my identity from the equation deprives [Trump] of an opportunity to create a distraction. What will he do when there is no person to attack, only an idea?
-- Author (Introduction)

Importance: In the book's introduction, the author explains why he/she has chosen to remain anonymous. One major reason, as stated above, is that the author's anonymity will force people to engage more with the book's actual facts and arguments, rather than simply make ad hominem attacks against the author. Also, anonymity will allow the author to remain in Trump's administration and continue to try to curb Trump's destructive impulses.

What the fuck is this? These are just words. A bunch of words. It doesn’t mean anything.
-- Donald Trump (chapter 1)

Importance: The author writes that Trump has a lot of difficulty absorbing information, especially if that information has any depth or nuance. Additionally, Trump refuses to read. Trump once made the above statements when an...