The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry

by Tevi Troy

When U.S. presidents clash with corporate titans, what tips the balance of power?

In The Power and the Money, acclaimed presidential historian Tevi Troy takes readers on a riveting journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the nation’s commander in chief. He unearths the untold stories – both political and personal – that have shaped America.

Troy shows how the vast reach of the federal government become a critical fact of life for every business, entrepreneur, and innovator. Today, companies find themselves navigating a competitive landscape defined by stringent regulations, so top CEOs and key business leaders must influence the legislative and regulatory system. As public affairs teams and government relations experts put forward strategies to survive Washington, CEOs have become the most important warrior on the frontlines. The Power and the Money shows how some of the nation’s most important CEOs forged (and fumbled) relationships with the president.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Business, Politics, Economics

368 pages, Hardcover

First published August 20, 2024

Reviews

[Holger · Rating 2 out of 5]

1. This is a collection of anecdotes, no narrative appears.
2. Your mileage will depend on what you know about each president/CEO.
3. If you know about Jobs, Gates, Trump, there's generally not much new info. If you don't, you may not care.
4. Some personalities are explored at length, others (Oprah) get a single page.

[Annie Jabs · Rating 2 out of 5]

Scattered writing and not super clear whether most of the information was anecdotal or second sourced/speculative. If you’ve read about US Presidents, not much new information here

[Stephen Ditman · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.8 stars

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to read it for class. Not bad.

[Jaan Liitmäe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I very much liked Reagan > Bush > Clinton era relationship analysis as media was changing so much.