They are the same animal': Trump compared to liberal nemesis by his own cabinet: report

One of Trump's own cabinet members compared him to his liberal nemesis, saying 'They are the same animal' in reference to George Soros, according to The Guardian, which published a passage from Regime Change. Scott Bessent, the former chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management, reportedly described Trump and Soros as alike and impatient. The excerpt also notes tensions over a minerals deal involving Zelensky and mentions how Trump reportedly bypassed Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to involve JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, who reportedly called the edits 'awful.' The Guardian’s publication highlights the fractious dynamics within Trump's circle as reported in Regime Change.

The book's portrayal adds to ongoing coverage of the former president's relationships with donors and aides, underscoring how past negotiations and internal disagreements have shaped public narratives around leadership and policy decisions.