Trump 2.0 Arrives in Force
The Daily
01/31/25
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Since his inauguration, President Trump has exercised a level of power that has directly challenged the checks and balances that, on paper, define the U.S. government.
The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Charlie Savage discuss Mr. Trump’s plan to institute a more powerful presidency.
Guests:
- Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
- Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times.
- Charlie Savage, national security and legal policy for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy has left opponents gasping in outrage.
- From Day 1 of hs second term, Mr. Trump has tested the limits of his authority.
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