Overview

• President Trump told The Atlantic he now 'runs the country and the world,' contrasting his second term with his first, which he described as focused on 'running the country and surviving.'
• Trump emphasized his enjoyment of the presidency, calling his work 'serious stuff' but noting he is 'having a lot of fun' in his role.
• The president praised tech leaders Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, attributing their warming relationship to a 'higher level of respect' developed during his second term.
• He criticized the Democratic Party, asserting it lacks clear leadership and confidence, and claimed he could not identify a leading figure within the opposition.
• Trump reaffirmed his commitment to adhering to Supreme Court rulings and stated he has no plans to pursue a third term, calling it 'a very hard thing to do.'