{
  "id": 5545175,
  "title": "BOOK REVIEW: Regime Change peels back the thin skin beneath Trump’s second-term swagger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/book-review-regime-change-peels-back-the-thin-skin-beneath-trumps",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:42:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-04-regime-change-peels-back-the-thin-skin-beneath-trumps-second-term-swagger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent political report by veteran journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, titled Regime Change, provides a scathing examination of Donald Trump's second term in office. The book, written by two experienced New York Times reporters, delves deep into the personal and political struggles of the former president, offering a detailed look at his downfall, from his defeat in the 2020 election to his decision to launch a war with Iran.\n\nUnlike other political memoirs or books about former leaders, Regime Change sheds light on the unique aspects of Trump's presidency, focusing on his unpredictable behavior and the people he surrounds himself with. The authors, known for their meticulous reporting and keen insight, have managed to uncover the superficial nature of Trump's character, revealing a series of sycophants and sycophants who are more loyal to him than to the country.\n\nDespite his notorious temper and penchant for inflammatory language, Trump's decision to boycott the 9/11 commemoration in New York City due to his exclusion from speaking at the event is perhaps the most disturbing aspect of his behavior. Haberman's reporting also sheds light on Trump's reluctance to challenge his own judgment, even in difficult situations, as he surrounded himself with a team of loyalists who were unwilling to speak up against him.",
  "summary": "A new political report by two veteran journalists, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, offers a devastating look at Donald Trump from his time in the Florida wilderness after losing to Joe Biden in 2020, up to when the president chose to launch a devastating war of choice with Iran.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Regime Change\" reveals Trump's personal and political struggles during second term",
    "Authors Haberman and Swan uncover Trump's unpredictable behavior and loyalists",
    "Trump's boycott of 9/11 commemoration highlights his character flaws"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/what-app-surged-in-downloads-after-trumps-lake-america-change-the",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}