President Trump has proven to be a dominant force in politics and other aspects of American life in his first month back in the White House, showcasing how much his influence has grown since he took office for his first term.

Trump and his allies imposed their will on Republican senators to confirm nominees such as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel, all of whom at one time seemed like long shots to make it into his Cabinet.

The president has brought corporate America to heel as major companies fall in line and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fact-checking efforts and other policies that don’t align with Trump’s vision.

And he has put his imprint on cultural institutions, installing himself as chair of the Kennedy Center, attending the Super Bowl and earning an invitation from the general manager of USA Hockey to attend the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada.

Trump’s ability to dominate a news cycle or soak up attention has always been evident, and his grip on the GOP has grown over the years. But he entered office for a second term emboldened by his popular vote victory and sweep of battleground states, and he has quickly looked to assert his power in various ways beyond Pennsylvania Avenue.

Trump’s omnipresence is not without risks. Polls have already shown his approval rating slightly declining since he took office, and many Americans during his first term grew tired of Trump being part of........

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