The political landscape in the United States could undergo a significant change with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The assessment is from political scientist Christopher Garman, executive director for the Americas of the Eurasia group, a political risk consultancy and analysis firm, participating in the WW this Wednesday (6).
Garman assesses that Trump will enter his second government “with fewer brakes than in the first”. The analyst highlights that, unlike his first administration, the Republican would now have a team that is more prepared and aligned with his ideas.
“When Trump entered his first term, it is important to remember that he did not have a ready team, he chose several leaders within the Republican Party. So, when he made several proposals — and there are a lot of good reports inside the White House in his first administration — it was a dysfunctional White House. There were advisors in the cabinet who were fearful of the president’s proposals.”
Lessons learned and changes in the Republican Party
The Eurasia director highlights that Trump learned from the experiences of his first term, especially when it comes to dealing with bureaucracy in Washington.
“Trump left his first term very frustrated, and today there is no debate in the Republican Party about whether Trumpism is good for the party or not. There is a way, and it is Trumpism,” says Garman.
He also notes a significant transformation in Republicans. According to Garman, parliamentarians who opposed Trump in the past “paid a very high price”, leading to greater conformity with the president-elect’s ideas.
Garman cites as an example the change in stance of vice president-elect, JD Vance, who went from skeptic to a “big fan” following the “Trumpism script”.
A more aligned White House
“We will have a more permanent White House, more loyal to Trump, with fewer restrictions,” predicts Garman. He argues that Trump will choose more loyal people to make up his team, avoiding the internal conflicts that characterized his first term.
Although American bureaucracy may still pose a challenge, Garman warns of the possibility that Trump will reduce or eliminate career positions, replacing them with allies. Such a move, however, could face legal obstacles, adding a layer of complexity to Trump’s governance.
This content was originally published in The White House in Trump’s first term was dysfunctional, says director of Eurasia to WW on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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