About the Book: In Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig dismantle the myth of Donald Trump’s self-made wealth. Drawing from over 100,000 pages of financial documents, including tax returns, bank records, and court files, the authors reveal that Trump’s empire was largely built on inherited wealth and sustained through dubious financial practices. The book chronicles how Trump leveraged his father’s fortune to maintain a façade of success, even as his ventures suffered significant losses. This meticulously researched account offers a comprehensive look at the financial maneuvers that underpinned Trump’s rise and challenges the narrative of his business acumen.