What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era

What Were We Thinking is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the books that have emerged in response to the Trump era.

Carlos Lozada, a Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic for The Washington Post, delves into over 150 volumes that attempt to diagnose why Trump was elected and what his presidency reveals about America today.

Through a detailed analysis of these works, Lozada uncovers the blind spots, resentments, and failures that gave us Trump's presidency, while also highlighting the books that succeed in illuminating how America is changing in the 21st century.

This intellectual history of the Trump era is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our current moment and the forces that shape our society.

With its crisp, engaging writing style and piercing clarity, What Were We Thinking offers a unique perspective on the challenges we face as a nation and how we can work towards a better future.