JUDD
DUNNING
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12½ Steps to Save America
How the Conservative Populist Movement Can Win Beyond Trump
Trump proved the establishment could be beaten. Not one party's. Both.
That was the breach. But a movement resting on one man expires with him.
12½ Steps to Save America asks the question the conservative movement, and all of America, has been avoiding — not who wins the next election, but what survives it.
The answer begins with a rule: an executive order is a lease. A statute is a deed. Nearly everything the movement won in the last decade is rented, and the tenant changes every four years.
This book works on two levels. Underneath, an evergreen volume of conservative thought in the tradition of Dunning's first book — the Founders, the Constitution, natural law, principles that outlast any administration.
Laid over it, a working playbook. Twelve and a half chapters prosecute what was taken — the border, the courts, the vote, the family, the currency, the classroom. Sold out by elites and career politicians. Handed to globalists and technocrats who never put America first. Hollowed out by an ideological class that treats the founding itself as the problem.
Every chapter closes with the instruments to take it back: statutes a legislator could introduce, reforms a state could pass, and what a citizen does on Monday morning.
It is built to be used. A president could hand it to a chief of staff on the first day. A member of Congress could pull a bill out of it. A parent could act on it without waiting for either.
America is not short on complaints. It is short on deeds.
The follow-up to Judd Dunning's #1 Amazon bestseller 13½ Reasons Why NOT to Be a Liberal.
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ADVANCE PRAISE
Mike Binder
Writer and director of Reign Over Me; creator, director, and producer of Showtime’s The Comedy Store
“Judd Dunning’s last book was a standout. In a sea of disinformation, America needs hard facts and hard solutions. 13½ Reasons Why Not to Be a Liberal was exciting, provocative, and powerful. 12½ Steps to Save America is an important and necessary follow-up—and a must-read for anyone asking the most important question: ‘What’s next for America after Trump?’”
“Judd has given us a clear-eyed path to restoring the American experiment—rare in its honesty and its solutions.”
Michael Loftus
Comedian and television writer; frequent Fox News Gutfeld! panelist; founder and host of The Loftus Party; co-executive producer of Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait and Netflix’s The Crew
Peter Thompson
Award-winning author of The Big Fella: the Rise and Rise of BHP; The Quest for Freedom; The Battle for Singapore; and Maxwell: A Portrait of Power.
“A great job—deep research, provocative opinions, and a robust but readable style. Soon to be a second bestseller.”
Lowell Cauffiel
New York Times Best Selling Author and Breitbart News contributor.
Judd Dunning scores again with another common sense list, this time on how to save America after Trump departs from the swamp.
LATEST RELEASE
13½ Reasons Why Not to Be a Liberal
And How To Enlighten Others
A comprehensive exploration of political commentary and the craft of media. Judd Dunning offers a sophisticated analysis of the modern landscape, blending historical context with contemporary clarity to provide a definitive guide for the discerning reader.
Hardcover Edition • Available Globally
“Antifa leftists may still burn this book, but more than a few center-left individuals will read and develop a new respectful understanding of conservatism.”
— Dinesh D’Souza
“Judd has picked up where my own magnum opus left off. The reasons to embrace leftism are nil, the reasons to reject it, too many to count. I look forward to the sequel!”
— Michael J. Knowles
“A must-read for those determined to defeat the unhinged left.”
— Roger Stone
WHO IS
JUDD DUNNING
Judd Dunning is a bestselling author, nationally recognized political commentator, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate executive whose work is rooted in constitutional principles, free speech, and American exceptionalism. Raised in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and the Colorado Rockies, his journey from Hollywood writer, producer, and actor to prominent conservative voice was shaped by a decades-long pursuit of history, facts, and the founding principles of the United States.
Through his books, media appearances, and weekly commentary, Judd delivers thought-provoking analysis that blends history, reason, humor, and practical insight. A #1 Amazon bestselling author and frequent television and radio contributor, he challenges conventional narratives while championing faith, family, free markets, and the enduring ideals that have made America exceptional.
Beyond media, Judd is an award-winning commercial real estate executive with more than $2 billion in transactions and ownership of a $125 million industrial portfolio dedicated to supporting American businesses. Whether writing, speaking, or investing, his mission remains the same: to encourage independent thinking, defend constitutional liberty, and strengthen the future of America.
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The Shaun Thompson Show
Judd Dunning examines the decline of civic leadership and public trust in California, discussing local governance, county secession efforts, and the cultural consequences of leadership rooted in character rather than ideology.
American Medicine Today
Judd Dunning joins us to talk about the list of Biden family felonies along with “13 1/2 Reasons Why Not To Be A Liberal”.
National Report
Judd Dunning joins Newsmax's American Agenda to discuss cancel culture, America's Founding Fathers, and the timeless principles that continue to shape our nation.
Conservatively Unplugged
Judd Dunning sits down with Ben Shapiro for a wide-ranging conversation on President Trump, the future of the conservative movement, the challenges facing college campuses, conservative branding, political correctness, and what it will take to win the battle of ideas in America.
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Stinchfield
Judd Dunning joins Newsmax's Stinchfield to discuss tensions between Israel and Iran, the rise of socialism in America, and the day's top headlines.
Spicer & Co.
Judd Dunning joins Newsmax's Spicer & Co. to discuss talking politics with liberal family and friends over Thanksgiving, his transition from Hollywood to political commentary, and his book 13½ Reasons Why NOT to Be a Liberal.
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If you're looking for thoughtful commentary at the intersection of politics, economics, business, and America's future, Judd Dunning's account on X is worth following.
Judd shares his perspective on current events, public policy, free markets, constitutional principles, and the issues shaping the national conversation. Drawing from his background as an entrepreneur, commercial real estate executive, author, and political commentator, he offers analysis that connects today's headlines with broader economic and cultural trends.
Whether he's breaking down policy debates, discussing economic developments, sharing excerpts from his writing, or offering behind-the-scenes insights into his latest media appearances and projects, you'll find regular updates designed to inform, challenge, and encourage meaningful discussion.
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Truth. Reason. Liberty.
I believe the strongest ideas emerge through facts, reason, and open debate. Through my books, media, and commentary, I encourage independent thinking and meaningful conversation.
