A forthcoming book by two New York Times journalists offers fresh insight into Donald Trump's efforts to consolidate executive authority during his presidency, drawing on extensive reporting and on-the-record conversations that lay bare the mechanics of his push to reshape the office itself.
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's "Regime Change" details the former president's ambitions to dramatically expand presidential powers, moving well beyond the traditional boundaries of the executive branch. The book draws a portrait of a White House shaped by Trump's determination to centralize control and remove constraints on his authority.
The reporting includes exchanges and moments that illustrate how Trump viewed the presidency as an institution ripe for transformation. Rather than operating within existing structures, the account shows a leader intent on redefining what a president could do and how far executive power could reach.
The revelations are grounded in direct reporting by two of the country's most prominent political journalists, each with deep access to Trump's inner circle and the officials who worked alongside him. Their dual perspective captures competing voices and motivations within an administration that often lurched between ideological vision and personal ambition.
The book arrives as Trump prepares a potential return to politics, making its examination of his governance philosophy and methods particularly relevant to current political discourse. For readers seeking to understand how Trump approached the presidency and what he sought to change about it, the text serves as a detailed documentary of his ambitions.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "This book reads as essential reporting on a presidency that fundamentally challenged how Americans understand executive power."
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