Donald Trump's second term is unlike his first. Politicians who challenged him are gone, lawyers are silent. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
Imperial presidency
In the latest episode of Politics Weekly America, journalist Jonathan Freedland discusses how Trump consolidated power. This is a unique period in US history, as internal checks on the president are virtually absent.
Trump is using executive power to reshape the economy, immigration, and even the presidency itself. This process is called 'imperial presidency'.
Interview with Jonathan Swan
The podcast features an interview with New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan, who has closely covered Trump. Swan explains how the president consolidated power and what it means for the US and the world.
The interview is conducted by Jonathan Freedland. Producers are May Robson, Nada Smiljanic, and Danielle Stephens; executive producer is Maz Ebtehaj.
Additional information
The podcast was released on 7 August 2026. Listeners can explore the book 'Regime Change' by Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman. Questions and feedback can be sent to [email protected].
The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS. A video version with Jonathan Freedland is available on the Politics Weekly YouTube channel.