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Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis―the Greatest Show on Earth (or at Least in Florida) Hardcover – January 9, 2024

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“Delivering juicy details with unrelenting speed and force” (Jonathan Allen), Swamp Monsters is the wild inside story of how Donald Trump made a star of Ron DeSantis and then set out to destroy him—a struggle for supremacy that has turned Florida into the crucible of the new GOP and of America's future—by “one of the keenest and best-sourced observers of Florida’s political maelstrom” (Rick Wilson).

Ron DeSantis was struggling through Florida’s political wilderness when, in late 2017, Donald Trump extended his hand. Ambitious but charmless, DeSantis was a relatively obscure figure even within his own state’s Republican party, and an unlikely pick for the GOP’s gubernatorial nomination. But when Trump took to Twitter and praised him as “a brilliant young leader” and “a true FIGHTER,” everything changed—for DeSantis, for Florida, and for the country. Today, as Florida governor and a GOP presidential frontrunner, DeSantis sits within striking distance of the Oval Office, and his onetime benefactor has turned into his most formidable opponent. Florida, meanwhile, has mutated from the country’s biggest swing state into the stronghold of the extremist wing of the Republican party—a place where COVID denialism and culture-war antics have been battle-tested, and where the nation’s political future might just be forged.
 
In Swamp Monsters, veteran Florida journalist and NBC News senior national politics reporter Matt Dixon pulls back the curtain on the titanic clash between a one-time kingmaker and a would-be king, showing how the battle between Trump and DeSantis has escalated, how it might end—and what it will mean for the country.
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"An enjoyable, if horrifying, soap opera."―The New York Times Book Review

“Dixon… has a deep well of sources to explain [Florida’s] governor… Trump once called DeSantis a ‘brilliant cookie.’ Read within to watch him crumble.”―Kirkus Reviews

“Matt Dixon is one of the keenest and best-sourced observers of Florida’s political maelstrom. In Swamp Monsters, he captures the war between Donald Trump and his former apprentice, Ron DeSantis, with insight, clarity, and deeper analysis than anyone else. Florida is America’s laboratory of crazy ideas, and Matt is your tour guide.”―Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Trump Touches Dies

“Swamp Monsters is the right book at the right time by the right author. It drops the reader right into the eye of America’s political hurricane, delivering juicy details with unrelenting speed and force.”―Jonathan Allen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign and Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency

“As a native Florida man, I know that the politics of my home state are tougher to crack than the Zodiac Killer’s cipher—but fear not, fellow truth-seeker: Matt Dixon is here. Swamp Monsters is an alternately haunting and hilarious first draft of history. We may never fully understand the chaos that it covers, but Dixon documents it all a way that makes me believe that he does, which I find oddly comforting.”―Billy Corben, director, Cocaine Cowboys and God Forbid

“Florida Swamp Thing vs. New York tabloid creature: the ultimate political fight, told masterfully here by Matt Dixon. Who will win—and at what cost?”―Marc Caputo, national politics reporter, The Messenger

About the Author

Matt Dixon is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News and the former Florida bureau chief for POLITICO. One of the best-known and sourced political reporters covering Florida politics, he has played a key role in NBC News’ 2024 presidential election coverage and has lived in the Sunshine State since 2008, where he came immediately after graduation to work for The Villages Daily Sun. A Wisconsin native and a graduate of Marquette University, he now lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Ana, dog, Betsy, and cat, Momo.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company (January 9, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316397229
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316397223
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.13 x 9.55 inches
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LaShanda
4.0 out of 5 stars Drain the Swamp!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
"Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis―the Greatest Show on Earth" delves into how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rose to power under the influence of Donald Trump. It uncovers their conflicts, behind-the-scenes gossip, and Trump's efforts to undermine DeSantis, particularly after January 6, 2021, when Trump's favorability among Republicans plummeted. Despite Trump's association with the "Drain the Swamp" slogan from 2016, the book portrays both Trump and DeSantis as complex figures within the GOP, each exhibiting "swampy" behaviors in their own right. Additionally, it offers deep insights into DeSantis's character and his impact on Florida politics.

For those intrigued by the Trump-DeSantis relationship, "Swamp Monsters" thoroughly examines it, including Trump's perspective on DeSantis. Trump's belief that DeSantis owes him for his success, along with his attempts to hinder DeSantis's ambitions, particularly during his 2024 presidential bid, adds intrigue to the story.

"Swamp Monsters" is a gripping, informative, and enjoyable read, offering a thrilling journey through political maneuvering. It's a must-read for anyone fascinated by the Trump-DeSantis dynamic and American politics. Be prepared for a narrative that transcends typical political tales, providing a fresh perspective on the heart of American politics.
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Alive and thriving
5.0 out of 5 stars How Florida as a red state stayed at the center of politics
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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After Ron DeSantis beat Charlie Crist in 2022 by nearly 20% for Florida Governor, we all thought Florida’s time in the political spotlight was over. But it turned out to be just the start of one of our most interesting political chapters: the fight for the soul of the Republican Party between the former President Donald J. Trump and the young and popular Florida Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis. And lucky for us, Matthew Dixon — the well sourced founding bureau chief of Florida Politico — is here to chronicle it all.

Swamp Monsters opens with a history based on behind the scenes interviews with longtime Florida political hands to explain how the onetime swing state became the center of Republican politics. With that stage set, it gives us an insider account of how it all went right for DeSantis before it all went wrong.

I don’t want to spoil this breezy book that reminds me of Chris Matthew’s Hardball, but the well-sourced Dixon lands on the record quotes from people like Roger Stone (the interview hilariously melts down after a Kayne West episode) and gives you behind the scenes moments of DeSantis campaign meetings. You even learn what three fingers DeSantis used to scoop his pudding.

I can’t wait to read what Dixon writes next.
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carloseats
4.0 out of 5 stars A look into the ego of DeSantis
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
Swamp Monsters is a look into the rise of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. If you're from Florida like I am and cover the news for a living, the book won't really surprise you. There were a few tidbits that I found interesting such as the first time Trump and DeSantis battled, some insider information from former DeSantis aides, and an analysis of why DeSantis has faltered on the national stage.

The book can get repetitive sometimes in presenting facts which is probably intended for people who might not really know DeSantis well. I wish the book covered the impact of DeSantis in Florida a little more instead of quickly highlighting how he used culture wars and then moving on. Also the book only lightly covers Trump and covers him much more towards the end, but I think more insights into Trump's view of DeSantis would be great.

It's probably hard to get many people to go on the record since this is all still happening in real-time, but still it's definitely a topic that will be discussed in the future. The book paints DeSantis as a force to be reckoned with, personally I've always believed DeSantis a more of a fraud trying to paint himself as an Alpha male and some parts of the book seem to agree with that analysis.

Overall, it was a good read and not too long. It took me about a week to read it. Recommend.
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Douglas Soule
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing read
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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Ever watched a high-stakes, high-scoring football game? Reading this book was like watching one of those. I can only hope Dixon’s first book won’t be his last. He had the challenging job of contextualizing a rapidly-evolving political situation. He succeeded in that. His resulting work will offer readers important insight into important political figures (DeSantis and Trump) and an important political state (Florida) for years to come.
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Rusty Kirk
2.0 out of 5 stars Author’s bias a distraction
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
Dixon’s animus towards well-credentialed scientists who questioned or disagreed with the “consensus” narrative during the pandemic makes for a tough slog through the COVID chapters, especially in light of the ongoing news revealing the actual lack of science behind many of the COVID responses, such as 6-feet social distancing. His repetition, just to beat the reader over the head with his opinions in case they missed it the first, second, or third time, is also tedious. The book could use more editing. It is otherwise amusing and entertaining for the anonymous quotes and insights. Anyone who is familiar with The Process in Tallahassee will have fun playing “guess the staffer”!
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and fun read for political junkies
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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For those intrigued by the relationship between Trump and DeSantis, I am not sure there is a better book that could delve into the details of that political marriage. It's a fun and fast read.
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Milo Geyelin
1.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story badly told.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
The writing reads like a sloppy rough draft and gave me a headache. No narrative to speak of. Poorly organized. Repetitive. Not much original reporting or insight. I feel like asking for my money back. Why don’t publishers edit books anymore?
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Matt Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read book
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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This book is a must-read for those interested in American politics, particularly in understanding the intricate dynamics within Florida politics. It’s a well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking journey.
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