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Trump The Art of the Deal

Donald J. Trump

President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America’s foremost deal-maker.

Podcasts 34
Quotes 110
The Breakfast Club

Piers Morgan read it multiple times before competing on 'The Apprentice'; it reveals Trump's philosophy of "punching back ten times harder" when attacked.

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go and read his book, The Art of a Deal, which I read several times before competing in his show.

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Piers Morgan On Royal Family...

Episode: INTERVIEW: Piers Morgan On Royal Family 'Racism',...

Piers Morgan read it multiple times before competing on 'The Apprentice'; it reveals Trump's philosophy of "punching back ten times harder" when attacked.

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go and read his book, The Art of a Deal, which I read several times before competing in his show.

It's probably why I want it, because I used to talk to him like it was him.

somebody punches you, punch them 10 times back.

Digital Social Hour

Chris Voss mentioned reading it a long time ago, when it first came out. He thought it had lessons to be learned, particularly regarding the Plaza Hotel and Trump's marketing style.

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I have [read it], I read it a long time ago when it first came out.

— Episode: Hostage Negotiations, Reading People & E...

Episode: Hostage Negotiations, Reading People & Ending Ever...

Chris Voss mentioned reading it a long time ago, when it first came out. He thought it had lessons to be learned, particularly regarding the Plaza Hotel and Trump's marketing style.

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I have [read it], I read it a long time ago when it first came out.

I think there were lessons to be learned.

I think of Trump much more as a marketer than a negotiator.

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

The hosts referenced the book several times, noting that Trump had given an autographed copy as a failed attempt to lure a gambler and joking that it should have included a bankruptcy chapter. They also used it as a comedic benchmark for sales, comparing its copy numbers to their own podcast releases. Throughout, the discussion was satirical, highlighting inconsistencies and absurdities rather than recommending it.

Critiqued

Episode: 300B - Donald Trump (Part Two)

It was mentioned that the book should have a chapter 11, and that the most important chapter in the book should be about filing for bankruptcy.

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Is there a Chapter 11 in Art of the Deal?

This is the most important chapter in the book.

First, don't pay. Second, say you're broke.

The follow up to Art of the Deal.

Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)

The book was mentioned as part of a humorous comparison to the podcast's success in terms of sales.

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By the way, if you're in that hurricane, yeah, good luck That's the president's Look America, it's about time. We had a president without a soul.

Episode: 413 - The Whale in Atlantic City

It was given as a gift by Donald Trump to Akio Kashiwagi in an attempt to court him to gamble at Trump Plaza, a gesture that was ultimately unsuccessful.

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Man I There's a lot of inconsistency with this man, but somehow there is like this the most consistency as well, okay I Man Like for Christmas giving people if I signed our book and gave it to I mean Imagine the expression of people's feeling ten books. There you go. This for you. You like it. That's mine For some that's my signature it looks like a heart attack for some reason

Trump meets him at the door and he gives him an autographed copy of the art of the deal

quote. We are going to burn it soon

Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)

It was humorously mentioned as a book that sold roughly the same amount of copies as the podcast's book.

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By the way, if you're in that hurricane, yeah, good luck That's the president's Look America, it's about time. We had a president without a soul.

The Rubin Report

The book title was referenced when discussing Donald Trump's negotiating skills, implying that his success stemmed from the principles within the book.

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Well, you know the name of his book, right? The Art of the Deal.

— Episode: Who Is The Real Trump? Taxes, Economy &...

Episode: Who Is The Real Trump? Taxes, Economy & The New So...

The book title was referenced when discussing Donald Trump's negotiating skills, implying that his success stemmed from the principles within the book.

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Well, you know the name of his book, right? The Art of the Deal.

Morning Joe

The title was referenced in three episodes to illustrate Donald Trump's business approach, his claim that it was a favorite book (which he later dismissed as a joke), and the irony of his financial losses while writing it. Hosts highlighted themes of loyalty, distrust, and control, noting the contrast between the book's public image and his actual financial reality. The discussion was neutral and observational rather than endorsing the book.

Episode: Morning Joe 5/31/24

The book was mentioned in the context of Donald Trump's modus operandi and his approach to business and relationships, highlighting his emphasis on loyalty, distrust, and control.

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And even including his tweets, which were consciousness of his guilt in 2018, his legal filings where he admitted that this was a reimbursement and all of the books that he wrote proclaiming how you got to be Donald Trump.

Episode: Morning Joe 8/18/23

It was mentioned as Donald Trump's second favorite book, although he later stated it was a joke.

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My second favorite book is the Bible. My second favorite book is The Art of the Deal, but it's not even close.

Actually, I was only kidding.

Episode: Morning Joe 12/21/22

It was mentioned in the context of Donald Trump's financial losses while he was writing this book, suggesting a contrast between his public image and his financial reality.

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The man lost more money than any other American at a time. He was writing the art of the deal

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald

Josh Flagg's book, 'The Deal', was described as teaching negotiation tactics in any field, not just real estate, and was well-received by the podcast host.

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My last book was called 'The Deal' and Harper Collins published it. And it is just essentially it teaches you how to negotiate in any field.

— Episode: Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg and...

Episode: Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg and Faking Ano...

Josh Flagg's book, 'The Deal', was described as teaching negotiation tactics in any field, not just real estate, and was well-received by the podcast host.

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My last book was called 'The Deal' and Harper Collins published it. And it is just essentially it teaches you how to negotiate in any field.

REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Trump was mentioned as the author of the book 'The Art of the Deal', which was said to be a demonstration of his strategic thinking.

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You know, he wrote that book, The Art of the Deal.

— Episode: 657. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Appeals Ruling...

Episode: 657. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Appeals Ruling In Fraud...

Trump was mentioned as the author of the book 'The Art of the Deal', which was said to be a demonstration of his strategic thinking.

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You know, he wrote that book, The Art of the Deal.

Episode: 278. Q&AF: Student Loan Forgiveness, Building Cult...

The podcast mentioned the author's book, and the speaker expressed disagreement with one of the author's views on partnerships and business deals.

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One of the things that he agrees, that he thinks, which him and I disagree with 100% here, he thinks a good deal is what's best for him and to get the most for him. And that's not what I consider to be a great deal.

Episode: How to Befriend Winners and People of Influence, w...

It was described as a "fucking awesome book" and its negotiation tactics, where one overestimates their demands to appear reasonable when compromising, were discussed. The book's principles were related to President Trump's political actions.

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to really understand Trump's policy and a lot of his actions, you really need to have read The Art of the Deal.

Which is a fucking awesome book by the way.

any really, really great business person knows that if you're coming into negotiations and you really want 40% of the profit, you don't lead by saying, hey I want 40% of the profit. No, you say I want 100%.

Stay Tuned with Preet

The book was brought up in three episodes, first when Michael Kruse described how Roy Cohn's network helped secure the publishing deal, then when Joyce Vance referred to the New York Attorney General's lawsuit as a sequel titled "The Art of the Steal," and finally when a guest jokingly claimed it might be the second‑best book ever after the Bible. Each host mentioned it in passing rather than endorsing it, highlighting its controversial origins and cultural notoriety. The overall tone was informal and observational.

Episode: Trump’s Favorite Lawyer (with Michael Kruse)

The book "The Art of the Deal" was written with the help of Roy Cohn's connections, including his friend, the head of the publishing house, who worked on the project.

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I knew House was the head of the publishing house that did art of the deal, lifelong friend for Cohn, et cetera, et cetera.

Episode: CAFE Insider 9/27: Art of the Steal (with Barb McQ...

The New York Attorney General's lawsuit against Donald Trump was referred to as a 'sequel' to this book, titled 'The Art of the Steal', referencing alleged fraudulent business practices.

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She calls her sequel to Trump's book The Art of the Deal, The Art of the Steal.

Episode: Foreign & Domestic Wars (with David Frum)

It was mentioned as possibly being the second best book ever, just after the Bible, although the speaker did not appear to be serious.

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maybe second to his own book, The Art of the Deal, the best book.

KILL TONY

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KILL TONY

Uncle Lazer mentioned that if only there was a president who wrote a book about the art of the deal, referencing the book in relation to the current president's decisions, specifically about a prisoner exchange.

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If only we had a president that wrote a book about the art of the deal.

— Episode: #589 - RON WHITE

Episode: #589 - RON WHITE

Uncle Lazer mentioned that if only there was a president who wrote a book about the art of the deal, referencing the book in relation to the current president's decisions, specifically about a prisoner exchange.

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If only we had a president that wrote a book about the art of the deal.

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The book was cited to illustrate that Donald Trump had publicly emphasized loyalty, with Lisa Rubin noting his own statements from the title. The reference was purely contextual and not presented as a recommendation.

Episode: Trump hush money case heads to jury following inst...

The prosecution argued that Donald Trump chose Michael Cohen because he valued loyalty, a quality Trump himself had emphasized in his book, "The Art of the Deal".

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Trump himself has said in his books he prized loyalty.

Episode: Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look...

Tim O'Brien wrote the book about Trump businesses, record keeping and lying about his wealth level, which resulted in a lawsuit that Donald Trump lost.

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Tim O'Brien, who literally wrote the book about Trump businesses and record keeping and all that sort of stuff and lying about his wealth level, which got you sued by Donald Trump, a lawsuit that he lost, you won.

The MeidasTouch Podcast

The book was mentioned as a personal favorite by one host, while other hosts denounced it as the biggest sham and used it to illustrate Trump's poor negotiating reputation and disputed authorship claims. They also referenced Trump's own bragging about its sales, framing the title as a symbol of his questionable credibility. Overall, the podcast treated the book with a critical tone.

Critiqued

Episode: Trump MELTDOWN on Memorial Day BEFORE VERDICT

The book was described as a sham by Jordy, arguing that Trump is the worst negotiator ever and is unable to cope with the current situation.

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I just gotta say like the art of the deal is the biggest sham book in the world.

The guy is literally the worst negotiator ever.

Like he's must have never read how to win friends and influence people because it's unbelievable.

Episode: Trump FALLS into His OWN TRAP and CAN’T ESCAPE NOW

It was mentioned in relation to Donald Trump's reputation for making poor deals, as the podcast hosts believe he made a bad deal by agreeing to the debates.

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And that's the thing Donald Trump makes the worst deals over and over again.

Episode: FED UP Prosecutor FIRES BACK at Trump Request to E...

Donald Trump's books were mentioned in the context of his claims that they were ghostwritten and therefore the words within them couldn't be attributed to him, which the DA contested.

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He wanted to exclude his own statements and speeches and statements that he's made in books claiming that he doesn't really write his own books. They're ghost written and therefore it's here say and those words can't be attributed to him.

...the fact that defendant Trump suggests that books he authored and sold under his name may not in fact contain his own statements because he wrote those books with ghost writers goes to the weight and not to the admissibility of those evidence of the evidence you said it these are your words stop trying to run away from your own conduct is what the DA is saying right here...

Episode: GRIFTER Trump’s Christmas Message BACKFIRES as Rec...

It was mentioned as Donald Trump's favorite book, and it was alluded to in the context of his business dealings.

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I joke very much so they always hold up the art of the deal I say my second favorite book of all time but I just think the Bible is just something very special.

Episode: Trump gives MOST INSANE Speech Yet and gets MORE D...

Donald Trump mentioned his book sales, including 'The Art of the Deal', which were described as big and tremendous sellers, even currently.

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I did the apprentice and I did lots of books that were big, big, big, big sellers. Even now I have books that are tremendous sellers.

Episode: Dems SHRED House GOP with BRUTAL Video Compilation...

The book was mentioned as one of the podcast host's favorite books.

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the art of the deal. Great book, the Bible even better.

I joke very much so they always hold up the art of the day. I say my second favorite book of all time.

All In with Chris Hayes

It was mentioned as a book that Donald Trump wrote, which cultivated an impression of himself as a successful businessman who fires people and takes advantage of 'losers and dopes'.

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You know this is the guy who wrote, you know, the art of the deal and cultivated an impression of himself as the guy who fires people and the guy who loves to take advantage of losers and dopes.

— Episode: Outrage grows over Trump’s latest slight...

Episode: Outrage grows over Trump’s latest slight to vetera...

It was mentioned as a book that Donald Trump wrote, which cultivated an impression of himself as a successful businessman who fires people and takes advantage of 'losers and dopes'.

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You know this is the guy who wrote, you know, the art of the deal and cultivated an impression of himself as the guy who fires people and the guy who loves to take advantage of losers and dopes.

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