"Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, sold over 300,000 copies in its first week, according to publisher Simon & Schuster. The book is into its third printing and marks the best first-week sales for a hardcover nonfiction book in 2026.
The strong sales of "Regime Change" indicate continued public interest in Donald Trump's presidency and political career, challenging earlier speculation that readers had grown tired of books on the subject. The book's content also provides detailed accounts of presidential power dynamics.
"Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," the latest book on the former president's time in office, has achieved strong sales in its opening week, selling over 300,000 copies according to publisher Simon & Schuster. The book, authored by political journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, is into its third printing with an additional 200,000 copies on order, making it the best first-week seller for a hardcover nonfiction book in 2026.
The book delves into the first 14 months of Trump's second presidency, offering insights into his decision-making, use of the Justice Department, and interactions with other power players. It also explores his approach to the White House's aesthetics and structure, and posits that his perceived power in a second term emboldened him to challenge established norms.
Despite Donald Trump's criticism of the book as "mostly made up," Haberman and Swan have been promoting their work, which Simon & Schuster's Sean Manning described as having "entered the national conversation" and being a "work of historic importance."
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