Trump's Leadership and Its Consequences

This chapter explores the perspectives of former officials on Donald Trump's leadership style during his presidency, emphasizing his struggles with constitutional limits and his tendency to bypass established checks and balances. It highlights the operational challenges faced in implementing controversial policies like the Muslim travel ban while raising concerns about the implications of a potential second Trump term, particularly regarding authoritarianism and immigration issues. The discussion underscores the necessity for dissenting voices within the administration to safeguard democratic principles against potential abuses of power.