Behind Trump’s Reversal On Regime Change

In a video report published March 2, 2026, The New York Times examines Donald Trump's shift on the issue of regime change. As a presidential candidate, Trump strongly criticized the practice, calling it a "proven, absolute failure." However, according to the report by Peter Baker and others, Trump's administration is now pursuing policies that align with the very regime change he previously opposed. The video tracks the evolution of the president's stance on this foreign policy issue, exploring the factors behind this apparent reversal. The report aims to provide context and analysis of Trump's changing perspective on interventionist strategies.