Sales of ’1984’ surge after Conway talks ‘alternative facts’

George Orwell’s dystopian novel "1984" is surging in popularity in the days since President Trump's inauguration.

The iconic book, published nearly 70 years ago, is the sixth best-selling book on Amazon as of Tuesday morning.

Top Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway on Sunday defended the White House’s statements about the size of the crowd at Trump’s inauguration by referring to it “alternative facts.”