Trump’s Amplifier Administration

In Trump’s first administration, he was managed with buffers and filters, but in the second, amplifiers have taken over, leading to chaotic behavior that feels less like governance and more like his own business empire. Thomas Friedman highlights how world leaders are reacting to this instability, while also noting the toxic fallout between Trump and Elon Musk, describing it as a "riff" rather than a productive partnership. The feud’s instability is more concerning now than ever, with the stakes seemingly higher, as both men appear incapable of addressing the issues they created.