[ "Has American president Donald Trump ever made reference to any books he read , to any authors that " inspired " his youth ? "] No surprise there was a reference to the militant atheist , belligerent ZIONIST Jew , right wing philosopher Ayn Rand !

AI Mode Conversation: [ " In his long history as a public persona has American president Donald Trump ever made reference to any books he read, any authors that " inspired" his youth! Like best seller " Looking Out for Number One"? ] You said: In his long history as a public persona has American president Donald Trump ever made reference to any books he read, any authors that " inspired" his youth! Like best seller " Looking Out for Number One"? Cancel Submit 6:44 AM No, Donald Trump has never publicly credited Robert Ringer’s 1977 bestseller Looking Out for Number One as a book he read or an inspiration for his youth. While cultural and political commentators have frequently noted that the book’s hyper-individualistic, transactional philosophy mirrors Trump’s own lifelong worldview, any connection between Trump and that specific title is purely an analytical comparison made by historians and journalists, rather than a book he has mentioned himself. Throughout his history as a public figure, Trump has rarely named books that inspired his youth, often stating that he relies more on instinct than literature and that he does not have much time to read. However, when directly asked about his reading habits, favorite authors, or inspirations over the years, he has explicitly pointed to the following: 1. His Own Books Trump's most consistent and famous answer when asked about his favorite literature is to name his own work. He has repeatedly noted that his top two choices are his 1987 bestseller The Art of the Deal and his 1990 follow-up Surviving at the Top. 2. The Bible When speaking to conservative or religious audiences, Trump frequently states that The Bible is his favorite book of all time, usually clarifying that The Art of the Deal comes in a close second. 3. Norman Vincent Peale If there is one author from his youth who profoundly shaped Trump's mindset, it is Norman Vincent Peale, the author of the 1952 mega-bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. Trump’s family attended Peale’s Marble Collegiate Church in New York during his childhood and young adulthood. Trump has frequently praised Peale's philosophy of relentless optimism and mental toughness as a major influence on his approach to business and life. 4. Secular Classics On a few rare occasions, Trump has cited a handful of historical or literary classics: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque: Trump has called this "one of the greatest books of all time" and one of his personal favorites. The Art of War by Sun Tzu: He has routinely recommended this ancient strategy text for business negotiations. The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand: Trump once noted in an interview that he identified with the book's architectural themes and individualistic ideology. 5. Tom Wolfe In a televised 1987 interview with CNN, Trump was asked about his favorite authors and named Tom Wolfe. However, when pressed about Wolfe’s then-new masterpiece The Bonfire of the Vanities, Trump admitted he hadn't actually read it yet, though he still offered an opinion on it based on what he knew of the story.