Democratic strategist David Axelrod argued that President-elect Trump's second administration will have a “completely different atmosphere” than his first.
“Say what you like about what direction he wants to lead the country in, but this is a very different atmosphere from 2016. Trump has an experienced administration that will not lead, but rather be led.” We have a lot of supporters.” Axelrod posted on social platform X.
“People tried to shake up Washington. For better or for worse, they [going] “To get what they asked for,” he said.
Trump's former chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, also said that Trump's return to the Oval Office won't be “like 2017.”
The president-elect quickly began reshuffling his cabinet and appointing his top adviser for a second term within days of the election.
He must nominate leaders of 15 different government agencies and other top administration positions, subject to Senate confirmation, and appoint senior officials.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), seen as a foreign policy hawk, was elected secretary of state. Former Congressman Lee Zeldin (RN.Y.), who was an outspoken defender of Trump during his first impeachment trial, has been selected to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
Representative Elise Stefanik (R.N.Y.), chair of the House Republican Conference and a staunch ally of Israel, has been selected as President Trump's ambassador to the United Nations. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), another staunch ally of President Trump, was chosen as Secretary of Homeland Security.
After two years of campaigning, President Trump selected Susie Wiles to be his chief of staff. Stephen Miller, who served as a top adviser during Trump's first term, will return as deputy chief of staff for policy. Tom Homan, former head of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been chosen as the “border czar” to promote President Trump's immigration policies.
The Hill has reached out to President Trump's spokesperson for comment.
