President Donald Trump opened up in a new interview with The Atlantic, saying he runs the “country and the world,” offering a glimpse into how he views the differences between his first and second terms in office.
Speaking candidly, Trump said that, compared to his first term, he now feels in full command—not just of the United States, but of global affairs as well.
“The first time, I had two things to do—run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,” Trump told The Atlantic in a piece published Monday. “And the second time, I run the country and the world.”
Trump also said he’s enjoying the job more this time around, despite the high stakes. “I’m having a lot of fun, considering what I do,” he added. “You know, what I do is such serious stuff.”
The interview came after Trump announced on Truth Social that he would be sitting down with The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, out of “curiosity.” Insiders reportedly told The Atlantic that Trump appears more relaxed and confident in his second term compared to the often embattled atmosphere of his first.
During the wide-ranging conversation, Trump spoke at length about the