Book · 2017 · Political Science
Devil's Bargain
Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising
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Bannon became fascinated with the collective power of gamers who gathered on these sites, according to journalist Joshua Green who wrote a book Devil's Bargain about Bannon's rise in the Trump administration.
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Why people recommend it
Devil's Bargain by Joshua Green is a journalistic account examining Steve Bannon's political rise, his influence within Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and the broader shifts in modern American conservatism. Robert Evans referenced the book on Behind the Bastards in 2026 while discussing how Bannon capitalized on the collective power of online gaming communities and fringe internet forums. Gilbert Cruz hosted Joshua Green on The Book Review in 2024 to discuss the work, highlighting the significant attention the publication received for detailing the storming of the presidency. Robert Evans also cited Green's book on a 2019 episode of Behind the Bastards, using it to illustrate how Trump's inner circle recognized the power of immigration narratives to manipulate popular sentiment and coordinate disciplined political messaging. Across these discussions, the book was treated as an essential document for understanding the behind-the-scenes mechanics of contemporary political strategy, populist movements, and the key personalities who shaped a turbulent political era.
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“Joshua green will be here to talk about his new book The Devil's bargain”
“his new book is getting a lot of attention it's called Devil's bargain Steve Bannon Donald Trump and the storming of the presidency”
Robert Evans Bannon became fascinated with the collective power of gamers who gathered on these sites, according to jour… 2
“Bannon became fascinated with the collective power of gamers who gathered on these sites, according to journalist Joshua Green who wrote a book Devil's Bargain about Bannon's rise in the Trump administration.”
“According to Joshua Green, the author of Devil's Bargain, a book about the election, quote, "Inside Trump's circle, the power of illegal immigration to manipulate popular sentiment was readily apparent, and his advisers brainstormed methods for keeping their attention adult boss on message.”
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