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The most frank and intimate portrait of the Trump White House yet

Stephanie Grisham rose from being a junior press wrangler on the Trump campaign in 2016 to assuming top positions in the administration as White House press secretary and communications director, while at the same time acting as First Lady Melania Trump’s communications director and eventually chief of staff. Few members of the Trump inner circle served longer or were as close to the first family as Stephanie Grisham, and few have her unique insight into the turbulent four years of the administration, especially the personalities behind the headlines.

 I’ll Take Your Questions Now is a White House memoir like no other, written by someone no longer bound by the codes of spin, denial, and twisted loyalty that the Trump administration imposed on all its members. Here is a brutally honest, frequently funny, and always perceptive look behind the scenes of a White House that was in turmoil from day one.

After an early stint in the White House press office, Grisham moved to the East Wing to work for First Lady Melania Trump. This introduced Grisham to a whole new perspective on Trump World, and she soon became a devoted adviser to the first lady, privy to Melania Trump’s most candid thoughts on every imaginable topic and noteworthy events: Jared and Ivanka, Stormy Daniels, the first lady’s infamous jacket that read “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” and much more.

Grisham’s work for the first lady would lead to her appointment as the White House press secretary in 2019. As one of the few figures in the Trump White House to last all four years, Grisham shares her unfiltered view of the whole experience—from the early days when she was seduced by the glamour and power of Trump World to her quickly ascending career in a frequently toxic, dog-eat-dog workplace, to the pinnacles of her profession, where she soon faced the harshest lessons of flying too close to the sun.

Grisham’s memoir is also a personal reckoning from someone who was a true believer, tracing her dawning awareness of how the administration began to lose sight of its mission—serving the people—in its constant battles with the press and other politicians and, above all, in the unending internal drama that consumed a rowdy cast of advisers, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, and the president and first lady themselves. It is a story that ends in tragedy with the events of January 6, 2021, the day on which Grisham was the first administration official to quit, a long-overdue severing of ties with the people who had brought her to the job of a lifetime but at enormous cost. It is an account in which Grisham spares no one, not even herself.

I’ll Take Your Questions Now is not just about politics or the White House. It is about loyalty and family, learning and screwing up, proud moments and monumental regrets, narcissism and humility, love and heartbreak, friendships and loss, and, of course, falling down and trying your damnedest to get back up.

I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House is a tell-all memoir by Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary and communications director for the Trump administration. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Trump White House and offers insights into the president's character and decision-making process. Grisham also shares her personal experiences working in the White House, including her interactions with other staff members and her relationship with the president.

The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of Grisham's time in the White House. Part One, "The Apprentice," describes Grisham's early days in the White House, her impressions of the president, and her struggles to adapt to the chaotic and unpredictable environment. Part Two, "The West Wing," delves into the inner workings of the White House, including the president's decision-making process, the role of the First Lady, and the relationships between staff members. Part Three, "The Press Office," focuses on Grisham's experiences as White House press secretary, including her interactions with the media and her efforts to manage the president's public image. Part Four, "The End," covers the final days of the Trump administration, including the impeachment trial, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

I'll Take Your Questions Now is a revealing and often shocking account of life inside the Trump White House. Grisham provides a unique perspective on the president and his administration, and she offers a valuable insight into the challenges of working in such a high-stakes environment. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics or the inner workings of the White House.

Some of the key takeaways from the book include:

• The president is a deeply flawed individual who is unfit for office.
• The White House is a chaotic and unpredictable place where staff members are constantly walking on eggshells.
• The president's decision-making process is often impulsive and uninformed.
• The First Lady is a powerful figure in the White House, but she is often overshadowed by the president.
• The relationship between the president and the media is adversarial, and the president often lashes out at reporters who criticize him.
• The Trump administration was a disaster, and it will take years to repair the damage it has done to the country.