Off the Record

My Dream Job at the White House, How I Lost It, and What I Learned

By: Madeleine Westerhout

Narrated by: Madeleine Westerhout

Madeleine Westerhout, the former "gatekeeper" of the Trump White House, writes about her relationship with the president, and tells the story of the terrible mistake that led to her losing her job.

From the first day President Trump stepped into the White House, Madeleine Westerhout was by his side, first as his executive assistant, then as the Director of Oval Office Operations. From her desk outside the Oval, she saw everyone who came in to see the president. She placed his phone calls, and was in the room for several historic moments. During her time working with President Trump at the White House, Camp David, Mar a Lago, and Bedminster, she grew to love her job and admire the president.
Then, in an unguarded moment during a dinner with reporters, she made a terrible mistake.
In Off the Record, Westerhout tells the full story of this dinner for the first time, revealing the circumstances that led to her fateful mistake. She also writes about her relationship with President Trump -- all the lessons she learned working with him, and why she believes he is a much different man than the one the media portrays every day. Westerhout describes President Trump as a kind and generous boss who continues to be a great leader for our country.

Second chances

Madeleine's story is one of a dream job and how one mistake can alter and change it into a nightmare overnight. Her story is a great reminder of never taking for granted with what you have and being greatful for what you have.

honest story told

The author's story is a fascinating tale of a young person who was given a opportunity normally reserved for someone with far more experience. She describes the world inside the White House and how she "blew it" without cause. She doesn't hold back!

Good book

This is not a hit piece. Good story and give us a great insight in to the White House and our president.

A TRUE read

A beautiful story told by a strong independent young woman, Sharing her experience and enlightening the public to the true
& and rarely reported realities life in the White House

Presidents are people, too!

I really appreciated hearing Madeleine’s account of working with President Trump. I have wanted to get a better sense of him, as a person, and this did it very well for me. I recognize President Trump’s high character and integrity now, as never before, and am so thankful he is willing and able to help us through this difficult time in history! Thank you, Madeleine, and thank you, President Trump!