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Book Lumps Trump with Dictators; He Calls It Fake News

7/16/2026

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A book places President Donald Trump beside Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan.
Trump later called the book mostly made up and fake news on Truth Social.
Swan, an 11-year New York Times reporter, said the staff are loyalists who hold meetings with a pro wrestler, a crypto investor or a golf-course CEO.
Swan added interviewing Trump requires prep because his rapid statements often detach from reality.

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Story summary

A book places President Donald Trump beside Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan.
Trump later called the book mostly made up and fake news on Truth Social.
Swan, an 11-year New York Times reporter, said the staff are loyalists who hold meetings with a pro wrestler, a crypto investor or a golf-course CEO.
Swan added interviewing Trump requires prep because his rapid statements often detach from reality.