All governments adopt the personality and priorities of their president. If a president is a policy wonk who likes to delve into the weeds and details of policy nuances, he is likely to surround himself with staff who reflect those priorities.
When a president has big, broad goals, or what some call “big picture thinking,” the administration will reflect that vision and process.
Donald Trump’s second administration is an unprecedented example of what happens when an administration has no interest in governing and doesn’t care about policy.
If there is no crisis or action needed, the Trump administration can get by.
The problem arises when a situation requires leadership, action, or policy solutions.
It has been a consistent theme during Trump’s second term that Republicans in Congress are waiting for the White House to provide direction and leadership.
The Department of Homeland Security, the department that houses ICE, is set to close Friday evening, and Republicans needed the White House to step in and make a deal with Democrats on real reforms. Instead, the White House offered the same rough draft that Democrats had rejected days earlier.
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