Trump's 'Imperial' Second Term Under Scrutiny in New Book

Donald Trump, in his own words, feels he has been treated unfairly by the media despite what he describes as constant winning. "I'm tired of winning and winning and winning, and then getting screwed by the media," he told New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. "It's about time that you tell the truth, okay?"

This sentiment is captured in their new book, "Regime Change – Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," which offers a deep dive into Trump's potential second term. The journalists, who conducted over a thousand interviews for the book, present a detailed examination of Trump and his inner circle's approach to reshaping the world and the United States.

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I'm tired of winning and winning and winning, and then getting screwed by the media. It's about time that you tell the truth, okay?

The book reveals Trump's perception of his own power, citing an assessment from a "historian" – later revealed to be a golf caddy – who claimed Trump wielded more power than historical figures like Roman emperors or Napoleon. Trump, unfazed by comparisons to dictators, focused on the sheer extent of his authority.

"Regime Change" also delves into the unpredictable nature of Trump's administration, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a White House that often attempts to conceal information and punishes leakers severely. One anecdote recounts Trump's furious reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, with Trump reportedly exclaiming, "I want to kick him in the balls, fuck him."

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I want to kick him in the balls, fuck him.