Journalist Jonathan Swan publicly defended his co-author, Maggie Haberman, after President Donald Trump sharply criticized their recently published book, 'Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,' in a series of social media posts.

The dispute began after Haberman questioned Trump's mental health, prompting the president to respond with personal insults, accusations that the book was largely inaccurate, and renewed references to legal action against The New York Times.

Trump claimed that Haberman had misrepresented him for years, dismissed the book as 'Fake News,' and asserted that she would face consequences through ongoing litigation involving the newspaper.

He also defended his own health, stating that he had recently completed what he described as a perfect physical examination at Walter Reed and had voluntarily taken multiple cognitive tests, saying he answered every question correctly.

Swan responded in a restrained manner, writing that many people disagreed with Trump's assessment and thanking readers for their interest in the book.He also stated that he would welcome another on-camera interview with Trump whenever the president wished to participate.

Haberman herself did not directly engage with Trump's criticism, instead posting a brief message expressing gratitude for the public's interest in the book and noting that hardcover editions were being restocked.

The exchange highlights the continuing tensions between Trump and journalists who have extensively covered his presidency, while also drawing additional public attention to the publication.