Overview

• President Trump described his second term as more enjoyable and stated, 'I run the country — and the world,' during an interview with The Atlantic.
• He downplayed the likelihood of seeking a third term but acknowledged it would be a 'big shattering' of norms, while denying any immediate plans to pursue it.
• Trump suggested that favorable coverage from The Atlantic could lead to further engagement with the publication, emphasizing his media strategy.
• The president expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's ability to recover from the fallout of the Signalgate scandal, calling their recent talk 'positive.'
• Trump contrasted his second term with his first, stating that he now operates with less focus on survival and more on asserting authority.