How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman

Donald Trump’s second term is defined by a governing style that prioritizes impulsive, visual-based decision-making and retribution over traditional institutional processes. White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, co-author of *Regime Change*, observes that the current administration operates within a "Trump reality," where a small inner circle insulates the president from critical information, effectively bypassing the National Security Council and Congress. This environment has normalized a level of corruption and self-promotion, exemplified by Trump’s obsession with building monuments to himself and the potential monetization of his social media influence. Unlike his first term, the current administration lacks a coherent legislative agenda, focusing instead on unilateral actions and maintaining a "hunted" mentality. This shift reflects Trump’s desire to be remembered as a singular historical figure, unconstrained by the norms or political consequences that typically govern presidential behavior.