Donald Trump’s current presidency differs markedly from his first term in office. Former political opponents have largely disappeared from positions of power, while legal advisors who previously challenged his decisions now take a more selective approach to their resistance. The result is a chief executive operating with minimal institutional constraints, wielding executive authority to fundamentally alter policy across multiple domains including economic strategy, border control, and the structure of the presidency itself.
A new podcast examines this consolidation of power through an interview between Jonathan Freedland and Jonathan Swan, a seasoned New York Times correspondent known for extensive Trump coverage. The discussion explores the mechanisms through which the president has accumulated such considerable authority and considers the potential ramifications for both American institutions and global affairs.
The podcast is part of the Politics Weekly America series and features reporting by May Robson, Nada Smiljanic, and Danielle Stephens, with executive production by Maz Ebtehaj. Additional resources include a related book titled “Regime Change” and new content available on the Politics Weekly YouTube channel.
Originally reported by Theguardian →
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