A New York Times bestselling author and local man is making political headlines.

David Cay Johnston lives in Brighton. His book, The Making of Donald Trump, offers a critical examination of the Republican presidential candidate.

As a reporter, Johnston spent 28 years following Donald Trump’s career – long before he was even on the political radar.

“When Donald announced that he was running this time, I said he was serious and wanted to write a book,” Johnston said. “But nobody believed that he’d get the nomination.”

Fast forward to the present…

“I wrote this book in 27 days,” he said. “But I spent years researching Trump, so I just shot through and did it.”

Now that book, The Making of Donald Trump, is a New York Times bestseller. However, some – including the Donald himself – are not so thrilled.

“Donald called me in April and threatened to sue me,” said Johnston. “He’s the only politician I’ve covered in fifty years who has threatened to do that.”

The book looks at court documents, financial records, and statements from Trump himself over the years.

Johnston adding that there’s a list of references at the end of the book for anyone who wishes to fact check for themselves.

Johnston has a free book signing taking place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, at the new York State United Teachers Building at 30 North Union Street.