An analysis by The Bulwark's Andrew Eggers argues that some of the most controversial and expansive proposals associated with President Donald Trump's administration are showing signs of losing momentum rather than accelerating.

The article references reporting from New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, who described how White House adviser Stephen Miller reportedly encouraged Trump to suspend habeas corpus protections for undocumented immigrants, while Vice President JD Vance advocated deploying the military against protesters in Minnesota.Despite the severity of such proposals, Eggers contends they reflect frustration and stalled progress rather than growing authoritarian power.

According to the analysis, the administration's earlier period was marked by highly ambitious and confrontational initiatives, including threats involving Greenland and Panama, aggressive immigration enforcement measures, and National Guard deployments in American cities.However, many of these efforts have encountered resistance from courts, which have blocked or limited numerous administration actions.

The analysis also claims that congressional Republicans, despite generally supporting Trump, have not consistently delivered on key legislative priorities.

As a result, Eggers argues that Trump has increasingly shifted attention toward symbolic actions and public spectacles, such as projects associated with his personal image and high-profile events, instead of implementing major policy changes.

The analysis further suggests that while Trump remains focused on influencing future elections in 2026 and 2028, his current approach relies heavily on media attention and distraction rather than substantive policy achievements.

Overall, the piece presents the view that institutional, legal, and political constraints have reduced the administration's ability to advance some of its most far-reaching objectives.