Simon & Schuster Orders 150,000 More 'Regime Change' Copies as First-Day Sales Hit 150,000
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 25
Simon & Schuster Orders 150,000 More 'Regime Change' Copies as First-Day Sales Hit 150,000
1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 25
Summary
150,000 extra copies of “Regime Change” were ordered after Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s Trump book sold 150,000 copies by the end of its first day, an unusually strong launch for a recent Trump title.
The book portrays Trump’s second term as a drive to expand presidential power, detailing alleged moves toward Middle East war, retribution against perceived enemies and a broad remaking of the federal government.
Among its headline claims, the authors say an OPM email to federal workers deepened a rupture with Elon Musk, Steve Witkoff ran a secret Russia back channel, and Trump chose to “torture” Fed Chair Jerome Powell rather than fire him.
The reporting also says Trump grew less responsive to poor polling, became quickly captivated by AI after a ChatGPT demo, and remained preoccupied with image and TikTok metrics even on the 17th day of the Iran war.
White House officials pushed back on several characterizations, while the book’s early sales suggest its allegations are already driving broad discussion in Washington.
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Overview
The release of 'Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump' by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on June 23, 2026, sparked immediate and intense public and political debate. The book’s detailed revelations about Donald Trump’s second term quickly dominated media cycles, with every aspect of his actions and personal habits scrutinized worldwide. The authors’ reporting, including insider accounts from the Situation Room, has not been denied by any parties, highlighting the seriousness of its content. Major news outlets amplified key takeaways, ensuring the book’s rapid and widespread impact on public discourse.