“When George W. Bush hit the campaign trail in 2000, the precious possession he brought with him from home was his personal feather pillow. The theme of the Bush years was obliviousness. He was famously unavailable for debate and dialogue. He was deaf to countervailing voices. He hit the sack early and always got a good night's sleep.”

Tina Brown is a British-American journalist and editor. She is best known for her sharp political commentary and leadership roles at major publications, including *Vanity Fair* and *The Daily Beast*, where she shaped influential coverage of power, culture, and media. Her work often blends investigative rigor with accessible storytelling.