The Malignant Presidency: Donald Trump’s White House Set to Satirical First Person Poetry is a whimsical and extremely irreverent collection of poems satirizing the Donald J Trump Presidency, from the pen of William Robinson. Although very short, the volume is jam-packed with derogatory and critical poetry covering the lead-up to and the first two years of Trump’s presidency. Most of the poems are written from the perspective of Trump, in the first person, although there are a smattering of others from the major players; e.g. Obama, Clinton, Comey and Giuliani. The collection is perhaps as up to date (at the moment) as we can possibly expect with much of the uproar and angst of 2018 recorded in verse. Unapologetically a Trump derider, there is nothing in this collection that would excite or inspire his base, but it does “poke the borax” at the situation in a way that many politicians (from both sides of the aisle) probably wish they were able to do.

As a interested bystander, someone who is not an American, but who has been caught up in the daily “soap opera” (on television and in print) that emanates from this White House, I found The Malignant Presidency to be a brave attempt to put a satirical spin on what is possibly a “clear and present danger” to the United States and, indeed, the Free World. The volume is way too short and it seemed like just as I was getting into William Robinson’s style and rhythm when sadly it was all over. I note this is Volume 1, so I’m sure we can expect more from this author as the presidency moves inexorably into its second half and potentially into deep, dark and uncharted waters. I can’t help but feel the author was using this medium to allow himself to vent and release some of the intense frustrations that over half the population clearly feels at the direction of this president and the country as a whole. I share the author’s concerns and await the next two years with considerable trepidation. Robinson pulls no punches in this exposition, so if you are easily offended you may want to give it a miss, but seriously, I would urge all MAGA and Trump supporters to read and reflect on it. You may pause for a moment to question the man’s real motivations in this presidency and, if you do, the author has probably succeeded in his mission.

The presidency of DJ Trump has been filled with controversy and news headlines, even before he entered the White House. This collection of poems, The Malignant Presidency (Volume I) by William Robinson, takes a tongue in cheek and provocative look at his term in office so far. Subjects covered include Trump's relationship with Giuliani, Putin, Comey and Kushner. There are also references to the Russians' involvement in the election and Kayne West’s support of Trump. Discover what Trump may think of his 'Red Hat Army’ of followers and the numerous affairs he allegedly has had. Why did he demand that Obama reveal his birth certificate and what does he really think of Clinton? No-one escapes scrutiny or mockery in this thought-provoking, comical, satirical look at the 45th president of the United States.

This book of poetry has been very cleverly written and covers many of the shocking episodes of Trump's presidency. The author has achieved an impressive and detailed account of this controversial character. The choice of words was very powerful to make the reader reflect on the subject matter. I experienced many different emotions while reading the poems, from laugh out loud with ‘Two of a Kind’ and ‘Small Balls (Clinton)', to shock and horror from the knowledge that some of the topics were taken from true life events. The verses are inventive and ingenious, and the author has captured Trump's personality traits perfectly. 'Malignant Narcissist' and 'Election Rigging (Obama)', truly made me uneasy. A perfect book for anyone who is interested in the history of the United States, as I am sure Trump's leadership will be remembered and discussed for many years to come.

The Malignant Presidency is a thought provoking, sometimes funny book of poetry surrounding the Presidency of Donald J. Trump. Whether you like or dislike Trump, you will love this read. The book evokes all kinds of emotions as you read poems like “Red hat army”,”The Ghost of John McCain” and “Putin’s Pussy”! As we are all trying to figure the state of this country out, the Malignant Presidency will be a source of hope, information and laughter for years to come! It is a very easy read and would make an excellent play. Enjoy!