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Party of one: Trump chews up and spits out his inner circle

Party of one: Trump chews up and spits out his inner circle

Summary

President Donald Trump often parts ways with people in his inner circle, and this has continued during his second term. Many former close advisers have fallen out of favor, but some have been able to win back his approval later on.

Key Facts

  • President Trump recently had a disagreement with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
  • In the past, he has severed ties with several key figures like Mike Pence, Michael Cohen, and Steve Bannon.
  • Trump’s advisory circle is not consistent; it changes frequently.
  • Only three out of 24 Cabinet-level positions in Trump's second term were held by individuals from his first term.
  • Steve Witkoff serves as Trump's Middle East envoy, and Howard Lutnick is the commerce secretary.
  • Despite past breakups, some figures like Elon Musk have managed to reconcile with Trump.
  • Trump tends to hire people he perceives as loyal for his second administration.
  • Some family members, like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, are not part of the current administration.

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