This is going to be what I am reading next as it forewarns of two things I detest 1) organized religion and 2) Donald Trump. Written back in 1998 - 2003 the main character is Spider Jerusalem "He is also an avowed, often virulent atheist who opposes all organized religion, which he sees as little more than unworthy authority figures that exploit their members."

The main storyline of the series, the election and corrupt presidency of Gary Callahan (or "The Smiler" ), begins in the series' second year and lasts the rest of its run. Spider initially considers Callahan the lesser evil compared to the incumbent president ("The Beast" ), but his investigation into Callahan's past and his ties with a right-wing hate group lead to Callahan having his own campaign manager, Vita Severn, a friend of Jerusalem's, murdered. In a one-on-one meeting, Spider realizes that Callahan is not merely corrupt, but a complete lunatic who wants to be President solely to hurt people with his new power. To Jerusalem's horror and disgust, the people vote Callahan into office by a wide margin.