Why everything you feared about Trump is true
It feels different this time around. Donald Trump's second term is more ferocious, more feral, more imperial. There are two chroniclers of the Court of Trump who know this better than anyone. And they have just published 'Regime Change' - the authoritative account of the White House under Trump 2.0.
Their access is remarkable. Inside accounts of the discussions, arguments, and fawning taking place inside the incredibly small circle of people truly in Trump's orbit. Trump has slated the book as a "Fake News...Con Job!". Its contents have led to calls for inquiries and subpoenas.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Lewis spoke to Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about their reporting revelations, about a truly unprecedented President, and what comes next.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedJournalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss Donald Trump's second presidency, contrasting it with his first term. They analyze his shift toward a loyalist-driven inner circle, his psychological motivations rooted in vengeance, and his transactional approach to global power, while highlighting a diminished sense of accountability and a desire to be viewed as a historical conqueror.