Many officials who worked with former United States President Donald Trump have expressed their disillusionment upon realizing his ignorance about how government works and his lack of interest in learning about it. According to John Bolton, Trump's former National Security Advisor, working with him was like "living inside a pinball machine" due to the absence of a coherent political line from the former president.
During his term, prominent figures in national security, such as former Defense Secretary James Mattis and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, have criticized Trump, considering him a threat to the Constitution. Trump has even threatened to fire the country's military leadership for being too progressive.
In the final stretch of the campaign, a wave of criticism towards Trump has emerged from former collaborators, such as his former Chief of Staff John Kelly, who has labeled him a "fascist" and accused him of having admiration for Adolf Hitler. Trump's White House has been described by many as a "pinball machine" due to its lack of coherence and constant changes.
If Trump were to return to the White House after winning the election on November 5, it is expected that he would form a second cabinet that is more loyal and radical than the first, which was marked by numerous resignations and firings. Trump often argues that he would fire his collaborators for their performance and claims that, in a second term, he will reward blind loyalty.
Among the possible names that could be part of a second Trump team are figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk, who have supported the Republican. Additionally, names like Marco Rubio are mentioned for the position of Secretary of State, as well as Stephen Miller and Richard Grenell for other important positions in his potential administration.
