The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stated that President Donald Trump has ceased to prioritize public perception and intends to act on his own terms during his second term. Her remarks, made on CNN, highlighted public criticism of Trump’s weekend golfing, his indifference to recession concerns linked to proposed tariffs, and his absence at a ceremony for fallen soldiers. Haberman noted that Trump is resolute in his tariff stance, driven by long-held beliefs, and plans to implement his agenda on a broader scale in a post-COVID economy.
