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The Daily Blast: Trump Allies Rage at Each Other as His Latest Nutball Pick Roils MAGA
Nov 25, 2024
Political scientist Julia Azari, co-author of The Good Politics, Bad Politics Substack, dives into the chaos surrounding Trump’s transition team. She reveals infighting among his allies sparked by controversial appointments like Sebastian Gorka. Azari discusses how Trump misreads his electoral support as a strong mandate, a phenomenon she deems often illusory. Her insights shed light on the troubling implications this has for governance and the broader political landscape as the country gears up for the next election.
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- Trump's appointment of extreme figures like Sebastian Gorka signals internal conflicts among allies, undermining transition unity and effective governance.
- The illusion of a broad electoral mandate allows Trump to overreach, risking authoritarianism and exacerbating tensions with established political institutions.
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Internal Conflicts in Trump's Transition Team
Trump's transition team faces significant internal strife as various top allies engage in power struggles. Notably, Elon Musk's private frustrations with Trump lawyer Boris Epstein signal deeper divisions over strategy and control. The appointment of Sebastian Gorka, known for his extreme anti-Islam views, raises eyebrows even among MAGA supporters, indicating potential conflicts within the administration. This infighting suggests that rather than fostering unity, Trump's selections are likely to lead to chaos and make governance more challenging.
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