In Fear: Trump in the White House, veteran journalist Bob Woodward provides a detailed insider account of the chaotic early years of the Trump administration. Through hundreds of hours of interviews and “deep background” sources, Woodward reveals the inner workings of key meetings involving President Trump and his closest advisors. This episode delves into the behind-the-scenes struggles over foreign policy decisions—such as handling North Korea and the Iran nuclear deal—and Trump’s confrontational style with military and intelligence officials. The book portrays Trump as erratic and often ignorant of the workings of government, with aides like Gary Cohn and Rob Porter going as far as to remove documents from his desk to prevent potentially disastrous actions. With vivid anecdotes, Woodward captures a White House fraught with infighting and mistrust, where Trump’s impulsive decision-making left even his own staff in constant turmoil. This episode is an eye-opening exploration of a presidency that defied norms and left Washington reeling.