Takeaways From 'Regime Change,' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's Book on Trump's White House

Regime Change, by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, portrays a second Trump term defined by an aggressive push to expand power and reshape federal institutions. The 464-page book, set for release Tuesday, recounts Trump’s drive to bend government, culture, and news cycles to his will, drawing on extensive interviews conducted on anonymity to gather perspectives. The authors outline 11 takeaways, including Trump relishing outreach from once-hostile tech leaders like Zuckerberg and Bezos, and showing guests texts from Zuckerberg’s child and a smiling Bezos selfie at Mar-a-Lago. They also recount Musk's comment on the “First-class groveling” reception. The authors emphasize their effort to reach the named figures and describe Trump as a forceful, grievance-driven leader who could decorate the White House with unconventional items.