Eric Trump's memoir preorder prompts online mockery as release nears

Eric Trump announced Monday that his memoir, Under Siege: My Family's Fight To Save Our Nation, is available for preorder ahead of its Oct. 14 release by Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster that publishes conservative nonfiction. The 288-page book is described by the publisher as an eye-opening memoir in which Trump relays surprising and gripping moments from his life and career as a member of one of America’s most prominent political families, promising an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of life in the Trump world, including real estate, the boardroom of The Celebrity Apprentice, and the chaos of the campaign trail.

The announcement quickly drew a wave of skeptical and mocking posts on X, with critics suggesting the book is another bid to capitalize on the Trump presidency. Some posts described it as a fortress built on sand that could crumble with a subpoena, while others joked about repurposing the volume as a coffee-table prop or toilet paper. A range of comments also questioned the motives behind the release and reminded readers of the era's controversies, including references to Jan 6 and the broader political fallout from the Trump years.

Beyond the social-media chatter, Threshold Editions emphasized the personal angle of life in the Trump orbit. The publisher said the book will offer a behind-the-scenes look at experiences from business to television, and it reiterates that the memoir will cover the family’s public roles, including the reality TV era and the campaign trail. The publisher said the Oct. 14 publication would be available in print and digital formats, with marketing efforts to accompany the release.

Under Siege arrives as part of a broader market for political memoirs from relatives of presidents and other prominent figures. Threshold Editions, known for conservative nonfiction, positions the book as a candid account of life inside the Trump orbit and the family’s political arc, with a summary that highlights highs and lows of life in the public eye. The initial public response, including the social-media reactions, underscores the divide over whether such titles offer fresh insights or primarily function as branding and fundraising instruments.

Analysts and readers alike have noted sustained interest in the era's personal narratives, even as opinions about the Trump presidency remain deeply split. The publisher’s approach and the online reception illustrate the ongoing debate over memoirs that emerge from political families, especially when the subject is as polarizing as the Trump era. With release day approaching, Threshold Editions is expected to roll out advance excerpts and media appearances to reach a broad audience.