The Fallacy Apprentice: How Trump Perfected the Art of Misleading

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How Trump dismantled reason, and how you can spot the tricks before they fool you.

In The Fallacy Apprentice: How Trump Perfected the Art of Misleading, Charles Carlini, author of Won’t Get Fooled Again, delivers a sharp and illuminating dissection of how Donald Trump’s rhetoric exploits logical fallacies, cognitive biases, and propaganda tricks to bend perception and blur reality. From “Crooked Hillary” to “Stop the Steal,” each chapter unpacks a specific tactic in Trump’s arsenal—showing how it works on the mind, why it misleads, and what it costs a democracy. Clear-eyed, accessible, and grounded in the principles of critical thinking, this book is both a case study in modern political persuasion and a practical guide to recognizing and resisting manipulation in public life.

A clear-eyed analysis of the rhetorical tactics that defined an era
Written by the author of Won’t Get Fooled Again
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the mechanics of political persuasion

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A timely and essential book for readers who value clear thinking, democratic accountability, and the ability to see through the noise.

About the Author

Charles Carlini is an author, editor, and publisher. He is the author of Won't Get Fooled Again and the creator of the Strongmen Series, which explores the lives and legacies of authoritarian leaders through incisive interviews and critical commentary. In The Fallacy Apprentice, Carlini applies the same sharp analytical lens to the rhetoric of political manipulation, equipping readers with the tools to recognize flawed reasoning, resist deception, and reclaim the power of truth in an era of misinformation. He lives and works in New York.