Trump Says He Holds ‘More Power’ in Second Term Than First

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he believes he wields greater authority in his current term than he did during his 2017-2021 presidency. “I think I have more power now. I do,” he told supporters, adding that he brings “more gravitas” to the office after what he described as a strong record of success in his first four years. The remarks highlight Trump’s growing confidence as he moves through the first year of his second term, which began in January 2025 after his election victory last November. He did not specify whether the additional power he referenced relates to new legislative mandates, regulatory changes or different personnel choices within the administration.