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Trump's henchmen revealed: mapping the powerful network that really rules America: Robert Reich
Trump's henchmen revealed: mapping the powerful network that really rules America. An op-ed by Robert Reich - RawstoryA formal organization chart of the Trump regime would show Trump on top, his Cabinet officers arrayed underneath him, the White House staff below them, and an assortment of lower-level appointees at the bottom.
The reality is far different.
At the top center of the map is the troika of Stephen Miller, Russell Vought, and JD Vance. Their joint goal appears to be to destroy American democracy.
Their power comes from their knowledge, tenacity, connections, and fanaticism — and from Trump’s apparent willingness to sign off on whatever they want to do.
The reality is far different.
At the top center of the map is the troika of Stephen Miller, Russell Vought, and JD Vance. Their joint goal appears to be to destroy American democracy.
Their power comes from their knowledge, tenacity, connections, and fanaticism — and from Trump’s apparent willingness to sign off on whatever they want to do.
EDIT: While I'm in agreement with Mr. Reich's analysis of the hierarchy, I think it lets Trump off the hook too easily.
Rather I believe they are doing exactly what TRUMP wants them to do. There're just the 'muscle' that gets it done.
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He told us to.
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