Darroch was the British Ambassador to the US as the age of Trump dawned and Brexit unfolded. He explains why the British embassy expected a Trump victory from as early as February 2016, what part every key figure--from Steve Bannon to Sarah Sanders--has played in Trump's administration, and what balanced policy makers on both sides of the Atlantic should consider during this era of seismic change and populist politics. He also offers a behind-the-scenes account that reveals the inside story behind the his resignation, describes the challenges of dealing with the Trump White House, and offers a diplomat's perspective on Brexit, and how it looked to Britain's closest ally. -- adapted from Amazon.com.

"First published in Great Britain in 2020 by William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso.

Leaks and tweets --Off and then on again -- Discovering ‘real America’ -- Snowzilla -- The Brexit vote -- The rise and rise of Donald Trump -- Fear and loathing in Washington -- Loose in Trump tower -- American carnage -- Theresa May meets Donald Trump -- ‘No collusion, no obstruction’ -- The conduct of the presidency -- Foreign policy and trade -- Domestic policy : Obamacare, tax reform and immigration -- UK–US relations : Brexit, Blenheim and the State visit -- Resignation, part two -- The great unravelling : Brexit, trump and the eclipse of establishment politics -- What happened next.