Staff Reports
The anticipated shift in power from the Biden administration to President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. Instead of sipping tea and discussing policies like a polite housewarming, Trump and his team are treating the transition like a corporate takeover in the middle of a hostile stock market. One can almost hear the dramatic music score in the background as the drama unfolds.
This unconventional approach comes from a deep-seated skepticism of federal agencies and bureaucrats, a sentiment born from Trump’s first term where the swamp didn’t just rear its ugly head—it practically took the Oval Office hostage. According to an ally, the ongoing transition feels like “a hostile takeover on behalf of the American people.” So, just as any good businessman would do when faced with a skeptical board, Trump seems to be clearing the room of meddlesome insiders who historically have done their best to undermine his agenda.
Trump ignores transition rules. It’s a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says. – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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In stark contrast to the cordial handovers of years past, Trump’s team is sticking to their script: no formal FBI background checks for Cabinet picks, no cooperation with the General Services Administration, and certainly no tête-à-têtes with the State Department, which is likely still recovering from previous negotiations that went south. What’s at stake here is not just a transfer of power, but an assertion of dominance. The Trump camp has learned the hard way that trusting the traditional channels is a fast track to nowhere, so they are opting for a more aggressive strategy: trusting their own vetted insiders instead.
While mainstream media outlets may scoff at the so-called chaos, they can’t ignore the fact that Trump has been fast-tracking his appointments to Cabinet positions at record speed. Details might be a bit fuzzy, but who has time for pedantic formalities like ethics pledges when there’s work to do? This isn’t just a transition; it’s a whirlwind of appointments as Trump aims to plunge America into a new era of governance—one where the administration actually follows through on the promises made during the campaign.
Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri put it succinctly when he asserted that the president should have the freedom to appoint individuals aligned with his agenda, without facing relentless questioning or obstruction from the establishment. As the incoming White House press secretary notes, the resounding support from the American people for Trump’s re-election signifies an unmistakable mandate to disrupt the tired Washington status quo. Ordinary politics might call for amicable exchanges; however, Trump’s approach shows that sometimes, to change the game, one has to play by one’s own rules. The only question that remains is how effectively the Trump administration can navigate this uncharted territory while keeping all their eyes on the prize: radical change instead of stale politics.
