Regime Change. Inside Donald Trump’s Imperial Presidency. With co-author Jonathan Swan.
Summary
Jonathan Swan discusses his bestselling book, *Regime Change*, detailing the chaotic first year of Trump’s second administration. The conversation covers the White House’s aggressive dismantling of norms, the Iran war, and the Trump family’s unprecedented financial profiteering. Swan also explains the strategic shift in staffing and the president’s fixation on gold and construction projects.
Topics discussed
Introduction to 'Regime Change' and its bestseller status
Discussion on the book's title and Trump's lack of strategy
Why losing the 2020 election benefited Trump's second term
Changes in Trump's cabinet and the role of Stephen Miller
Profiles of Susie Wiles and Natalie Harp
Trump's 'feral instinct' for power and breaking norms
The 'Arc de Trump' monument and Macron's involvement
Sponsorship break for The New York Times
Trump's gold obsession and White House renovations
The Iran war, Netanyahu's role, and military challenges
Trump family profiteering and conflicts of interest
Trump's stance on AI regulation and Nvidia deal
Epstein files and the 'nipple scandal'
Why the White House has not sued the authors
Closing remarks and preview of upcoming roundtable
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