Summary

Donald Trumpā€™s second-term appointments reveal four key factions shaping his administration.

ā€œDeep State disruptors,ā€ including Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Jr., aim to challenge government norms but may bring conflicting agendas.

ā€œBorder hardlinersā€ like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem focus on aggressive immigration policies, risking clashes with Democratic and Republican states.

ā€œTech libertariansā€ Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan massive government cuts, though Trumpā€™s spending priorities may limit them. Lastly,

ā€œChina hawksā€ Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz signal a tough stance on Beijing, potentially complicating Trumpā€™s inconsistent China strategy.