Trump Claims 'No Limits' to Presidential Power in Recent Interview

In an interview on 'The Axios Show' on June 18, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that he has discovered 'no limits' to his power since engaging in conflict with Iran. A forthcoming book reveals that Trump has been considering himself among the most powerful figures in history. He described his power in terms of submission from world leaders, citing examples such as G7 leaders and Israel's respect for him. In the upcoming book 'Regime Change' by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Trump is reported to have compared his power to historical figures like Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan. He expressed admiration for leaders such as China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi, while lamenting the absence of Vladimir Putin from the G7. Trump also acknowledged the economy as a constraint on his power, stating that extending the war could lead to a worldwide depression. He concluded by sharing a document on Truth Social that claims his power makes him the most powerful person in history.