Ex-Trump officials tell why nobody can control the former president's decisions
Former high-ranking officials share their experiences working with Trump during his presidency. Their stories show how the ex-president makes decisions regardless of advisors input
Back in late 2016 many experts tried to guess how Donald Trumpʼs foreign-policy choices would look based on his team picks; now similar discussions are happening about his potential 2025 cabinet
The new line-up includes Marco Rubio Mike Waltz Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz (who might get key positions in foreign policy and national security) But looking at Trumps first term history; these appointments dont matter much
He was dumb as a rock and I couldnʼt get rid of him fast enough
Past advisors stories paint a clear picture - Rex Tillerson lasted about an year before getting fired via social-media post H.R. McMaster called meetings “exercises in competitive sycophancy“ and John Bolton got labeled “a disgruntled boring fool“ after his departure
The new picks seem headed for similar outcomes: Rubioʼs interventionist views clash with Trumps style Gabbard and Gaetz might align better on some issues but their high-profile personalities could trigger conflicts - Trump prefers being the only star on-stage
While other presidents like Kennedy Reagan and Obama made their own decisions they showed more strategic thinking. Trumpʼs deal-making instincts might lead to unexpected breakthroughs (like his shift from attacking to meeting North Koreas leader) but his short-term focus makes lasting policy changes unlikely
