Legal AF by MeidasTouch Whoa! Trump’s First Pick for New Admin NAMED in Indictment
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Nov 11, 2024 Trump's decision to appoint Susie Wiles as chief of staff is explored as a potential shift in Washington's dynamics. Wiles's reputation for strategic thinking and battle-picking could keep Trump grounded. The discussion reveals her indirect ties to the Mar-a-Lago case and hints at her role in the ongoing legal turmoil. Insights into the indictment detail Trump showcasing classified material and loyalty discussions raise questions about the case's future. Hope for the country amid changing political realities is also emphasized.
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Sober Choice Could Temper Trump
- Karen Friedman Agnifilo sees Susie Wiles as a sober, stabilizing pick for Trump's chief of staff.
- Wiles's reputation for taming Trump's worst instincts offers a rare hopeful signal amid alarming potential appointments.
Chief Of Staff Controls The Agenda
- Wiles's role as chief of staff means she controls access to Trump and can set presidential priorities.
- Karen emphasizes that to get on Trump's agenda, people will need to go through her, making the job highly consequential.
Wiles Mentioned In Mar-a-Lago Case
- Karen recalls Susie Wiles being mentioned in the Mar-a-Lago documents indictment as a PAC representative.
- The mention suggested she was in the room and testified truthfully to investigators.