The Emperor's New Confidence Donald Trump's second term has brought a stark contrast to the early days of his presidency, when scandal and criticism surrounded him on all sides.
Now, with Supreme Court protection, an administration of sycophants, and unprecedented wealth accumulation, he seems to have been given license to indulge in every whim.
Trump's decision making process is increasingly reactive and impulsive, relying on his inner circle for information tailored to his ego rather than hard facts.