New York Times White House correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan released a book this month detailing Donald Trump's second administration [3].
The account provides an insider's perspective on the decision-making processes within the Oval Office and the Situation Room during a critical period of U.S. governance.
Speaking on a C-SPAN podcast in Washington, D.C., the authors discussed "Regime Change," which debuted at No. 1 [1] on the New York Times bestseller list. The book focuses on the first year of the administration [2], offering a behind-the-scenes look at the inner circle and high-stakes moments [3].
"We wanted to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions were made in the Oval Office during the first year of the second Trump administration," Haberman said [2].
Swan said the book pulls back the curtain on the second Trump term, showing the inner circle and the high-stakes moments in the Situation Room [3]. The authors used the platform to provide insight into the operational mechanics of the presidency.
While some reports suggest the book examines the entire administration, other accounts specify the focus remains on the first year [2]. The authors appeared in a 45-minute [1] interview to discuss these themes and the research process behind the narrative.
The publication of the book follows a series of media appearances, including an interview on CNN on June 23, 2026 [2]. The authors aim to document the specific dynamics of the executive branch during the early stages of the term.
“‘Regime Change’ debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list.”
The immediate commercial success of 'Regime Change' reflects a high public demand for internal accounts of the second Trump administration. By focusing on the first year, Haberman and Swan provide a chronological record of the transition and early policy implementation, creating a primary source for historians and political analysts studying the evolution of the current executive branch.
