Optimism and Power
David expresses optimism about the resilience of democracy, noting that fears surrounding the Trump administration's impact have largely not materialized, primarily due to incompetence. He highlights the limitations of presidential power and raises concerns about potential unforeseen events, like a terror attack, and how Trump might respond. Maggie echoes these sentiments but emphasizes the unpredictability of political capital versus actual power.In this clip
From this podcast
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: Maggie Haberman, New York Times, and David Fahrenthold, Washington Post
Related Questions