7. Schwartz, Tony. The Art of the Deal. Ballantine Books, 1987. Direct quote from Trump on his philosophy of parties and status.
8. Sachs, Jeffrey. “Trump and the Psychology of Power.” Blog essay, 2018. Framework for analyzing authoritarian spectacle.
9. TIME Magazine. “What to Know About the Deal to End the Shutdown.” November 10, 2025. Sanders quote and progressive criticism of the deal.