Summary
The article discusses how President Donald Trump's second term operates on the principle that every relationship is a negotiation. It highlights recent examples, including dealings with a CEO, a mayor, and a world leader, to show how this approach influences American politics and governance.
Key Facts
- President Trump views every relationship as a negotiation where one party wins and one loses.
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav emerged successful in a bidding war, affecting his company’s stock.
- Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei clashed with President Trump's administration over AI regulations.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani gained concessions from President Trump by working with him, despite being a critic.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum succeeded in working with Trump on security issues.
- A mention during Trump's State of the Union led to accelerated housing legislation in the U.S.
