Haberman and Swan's "Regime Change": How Trump became "untethered" in second term
Summary
The book "Regime Change" by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describes President Trump's second term as marked by a stronger use of power and a different mindset than his first term. The authors say he took bigger risks internationally and relied more on instinct, with fewer concerns about public opinion or political consequences.Key Facts
- President Trump showed a greater willingness to use power during his second term than any other president before.
- He became more determined to use his influence around the world after four years out of office.
- In his first term, his aides worried about his behavior; in the second term, they saw him as almost having a special, intuitive ability.
- Trump's team disliked the mainstream media more than they worried about his actions.
- He aimed to be remembered as a great historical figure and wanted to reshape global politics.
- He took risks in places like Iran and Venezuela and started trade conflicts with many countries.
- Trump was less focused on polling data and more willing to risk major problems for himself, his party, and the world.
- His choices were driven more by instinct than by political strategy or advice from aides.
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