"At War with Ourselves is the story of helping a disruptive President drive necessary shifts in
U.S. foreign policy at a critical moment in history. McMaster entered an administration beset
by conflict and the hyper partisanship of American politics. With the candor of a soldier and
the perspective of a historian McMaster rises above the fray to lay bare the good the bad
and the ugly of Trump's presidency and give readers insight into what a second Trump term would
look like. While all administrations are subject to backstabbing and infighting some of
Trump's more unscrupulous political advisors were determined to undermine McMaster and others
to advance their narrow agendas. McMaster writes candidly about Cabinet officials who deeply
disturbed by Trump's language and behavior prioritized controlling the President over
collaborating to provide the President with options. McMaster offers a frank and fresh
assessment of the achievements and failures of his tenure as National Security Advisor and the
challenging task of maintaining one's bearings and focus on the mission in a hectic and
malicious environment. Determined to transcend the war within the administration and focus on
national security priorities McMaster forged coalitions in Washington and internationally to
help Trump advance U.S. interests. Trump's character and personality helped him make tough
decisions but sometimes prevented him from sticking to them. McMaster adroitly assesses the
record of Trump's presidency in comparison to the Obama and Biden administrations. With the
2024 election on the horizon At War with Ourselves highlights the crucial importance of
competence in foreign policy and makes plain the need for leaders who possess the character
and intellect to guide the United States in a tumultuous world."--
