Trump Declares ‘I Run the Country and the World’ in Surprising Cold Call Interview with Atlantic Journalist

In a stunning and unscripted moment, President Donald Trump answers a cold call from Atlantic journalist Michael Scherer and, during the impromptu conversation, boldly proclaims, "I run the country and the world." The exchange, which quickly garners widespread attention, offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into Trump's view of his role on the global stage as he continues to consolidate power during his second term.

According to Scherer, who recounts the encounter during an interview with MSNBC’s Alex Witt, he placed a spontaneous call to a number associated with. . .