Gangster in the White House
Imagining Another Kind of "Don" as President of the United States

What if the mafia ran for president—and won?

From the smoky backrooms of the Cosa Nostra to the bright lights of the Oval Office, this provocative thought experiment explores a chilling and satirical parallel: what would happen if a mafia-style “Don”—with all the charm, ruthlessness, and strategic manipulation of a mob boss—rose to the highest office in the land?

Set against the backdrop of America's long-standing fascination with organized crime and its unexpected modern-day echoes in politics, Gangster in the White House draws uncanny comparisons between the power structures of 20th-century Italian-American mobsters and the political theater surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency.

In this imaginative blend of political commentary and historical insight, you’ll explore:

• How real-life mob bosses used charisma, fear, and loyalty to control vast networks

• Why the American public remains captivated by outlaws with a code

• The eerie similarities between the tactics of underworld kingpins and modern populist leaders

• A fictional lens on what might have happened if a true Mafia Don ran for office—and played to win

With sharp wit and chilling realism, this book asks: Are we really as far from organized crime as we think, or have we just rebranded it?

Fans of political satire, true crime, and speculative history won't want to miss this bold and timely read.