Why everything you feared about Trump is true
Summary
Host Lewis Goodall interviews New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about their new book, *Regime Change*, which chronicles Donald Trump’s second presidency. They discuss the administration’s insular decision-making, Trump’s aggressive foreign policy moves in Ukraine and Iran, and his disregard for institutional norms. The conversation highlights how Trump’s team has shrunk, leaving him to govern largely on instinct while facing mounting domestic and international crises.
Topics discussed
Intro: Satirical ad and Trump's erratic actions
Satirical ad: Dr. Trump's treatment plan
Guests Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan introduced
Changes in Trump's team and governing style
Impact of legal battles on Trump's personality
Trump's charm offensive and meeting with Biden
The bubble of Trump's reality and advisors
Key figures in the second term administration
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Trump's contempt for Zelensky vs affinity for Putin
Foreign policy: Iran, Israel, and Gaza
Regrets over Gaza MOU and Liberation Day
Tariffs, Epstein scandal, and economic claims
Future outlook: Midterms and potential pardons
Trump's historical legacy and closing remarks
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