The Definitive Report of the Trump Trial. A behind-the-scenes look at the historic showdown between President Donald Trump and the criminal justice system, narrated through the experiences of the journalist who was in the courtroom every day, capturing every dramatic twist. A standout New York thriller panorama.

“A dramatic moment for the ages . . . [Dragon on Centre Street] captures the personalities filling the courthouse hallways and surrounding streets. Introspective—sometimes with frustration . . . it gives Trump his due.” —The Guardian

“Bromwich takes readers through anxious waits for grand jury charges, the tedious monotony of jury selection, and the painful testimony . . . a unique chronicle of a moment when Trump was just another defendant in the criminal justice system.” —Publishers Weekly

“A vivid, gripping chronological narrative . . . a handful of New York prosecutors and journalists doing their difficult, traditional work exposing an old New Yorker con man.” —Kurt Andersen, author of Fantasyland and Evil Geniuses

In 2024, former President Trump, accompanied by a gang of loyal supporters, was transported daily to a dark Manhattan courtroom to face a trial with colossal stakes — for himself and for the country. Inside, a cast of major personalities awaited: tabloid influencer David Pecker; the “fixer” Michael Cohen; porn star Stormy Daniels; an enigmatic prosecutor; and the stern judge who had to keep the trial moving — and subdue Trump. Each played a significant role in a high-stakes legal drama with remarkable consequences for American politics in the year of a historic election.

New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich was there, recording every moment — from the streets to the courtroom, to the behind-the-scenes maneuvers. His daily reports sustained a global audience. Now, Bromwich delivers the definitive narrative of this strange showdown on Centre Street, Dragon on Centre Street, a tight, absurd, and subversive story of power, attention, and America’s future. A book that must be read by anyone wishing to understand this defining moment in history — and a political drama so wild, it should remind you that it’s all true.

“Diligent work . . . A detailed look at a historic trial.” —Kirkus Reviews

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0717, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm