Talk:Second Cabinet of Donald Trump

Technically, Stefanik is under Rubio. RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 15:53, November 23, 2024 (EST)

These divisions can get confusing. For example, the NIH, FDA, & Social Security & Medicare are all agencies under the Dept. of HHS.

Sometimes an agency is 'independent', like the FCC; sometimes an agency is under another agency like the CIA under the ODNI, which is not under any Department.

A 'Czar' works out of the White House, and coordinates policy and action between departments and agencies; but not all White House positions have such authority.

So anyways, I divided the appointments into three broad categories.

RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 16:16, November 23, 2024 (EST)

The Trade Representative is a unique position; it could belong to the State Dept, or maybe it's a White House position reporting directly to the president. Then again, it may actually be in the Dept of Commerce. All that would need to be verified.

In actuality, each president is free to structure his administration as they see fit. A Trade Rep may work out of the White House or just be a flunky in a cabinet dept, depending on the priorities of the President. Another example is the National Security Advisor; is he the Chief-of-Staff's boss or is the Chief of Staff his boss? Each president can do it differently. RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 02:51, December 7, 2024 (EST)

Trump White House shaping up

The appointment of Alina Habba is interesting as Counsel to the President.

The Chief of Staff controls access to the President. If a Cabinet Secretary wants to meet with or talk to the president on the phone, they have to go through the CoS (who can always say, "He's busy. Call back Tuesday. But he told me to tell you bla bla bla...). However, there are a few positions that do not have to go through the CoS. They can essentially barge into the Oval Office with important matters almost anytime, and/or are entrusted to make on-the-spot policy decisions, in the President's name, and inform him afterward what they have committed him to. These positions are Counsellor to the President and Senior Advisor. Stephen Miller, while on paper is "deputy" CoS, also holds the title as Senior Advisor. This essentially means he is the Chief of Staff's boss who doesn't have to deal with all phone calls from flunkies throughout DC, can limit access of others, can make decisions and barge into the Oval Office.

Habba is of equal rank. Her job apparently is to give instructions to, and take messages from Pam Bondi and others, while holding decision-making authority. Habba has become a Senior policymaker. She has authority to make decisions (like Miller) that can affect your life, and will inform Trump afterward (Miller was the guy basically running the country in Trump 1.0).

Now we come to the position of National Security Advisor. Waltz apparently is a flunky of Miller & the CoS, who has to ask for access and takes orders. The Big Question in any administration is, Is the Nat'l Security Advisor a decision maker or a flunky who takes orders? Looks like Waltz is a flunky. (IOWs, if there are inbound nuclear missiles, Waltz can't barge into the Oval Office; he has to ask permission. Miller (& perhaps Habba) essentially can tell him to launch a nuclear response and will inform trump later.

Habba essentially is replacing Kellyanne Conway as a domestic advisor & policymaker. RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 23:33, December 9, 2024 (EST)

Steve Miller is to President Trump what Yermak is to Zelensky. Anything he says or does you need to pay attention to. RobS^{Zelensky Must Go!} 16:09, March 22, 2025 (EDT)

Trump: “Stephen Miller at the top of the totem pole?” he said. “I think he sort of indirectly already has that job.” [1]

Interesting admission, however this is in the context as a replacement for National Security Advisor, which would be a detriment to the administration's domestic policy. Grenell would be a better choice. RobS^{Zelensky Must Go!} 11:40, May 5, 2025 (EDT)

Most presidencies, the job being so big and cumbersome, have two, or three, sometimes four people who collectively are the president's brain with policy and decision making authority to commit the president to action or a cause on the spot, and inform him later. Nowadays they almost always work out of the White House (access is determined by proximity, as they say). These are the Senior Advisors (you know them, Rove, Podesta, Miller, Conway, Anita Dunn, etc etc). Not since Reagan have these policy and decision makers worked in separate locations (George Schulz, Kap Weinberger, Bill Casey) and the White House staff only relayed messages back and forth, rather than giving instructions to department and agency heads. RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 00:36, December 10, 2024 (EST)

So the next question is, What is the difference between Counsellor to the President and White General Counsel? Tune in tomorrow....RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 00:51, December 10, 2024 (EST)

• • Jamieson Greer as United States Trade Representative

is not really an "independent agency". He has overlapping responsibilities principally between the State Dept and Commerce Dept (and other depts & agencies), but ultimately will probably end up being part of the White House staff. RobS^{The Truth. Just Putin It Out There} 03:17, January 4, 2025 (EST)

Advisory Boards

Some of these Advisory Boards may not have offices in the White House Executive Branch compound, or do day-to-day work, or may be staffed by unpaid volunteers. I don't know. Needs further research. RobS^{Zelensky must go.} 18:09, February 4, 2025 (EST)

IOWs, someone like Devin Nunes (CEO of Truth Social) doesn't necessarily have offices or work daily in the White House. He (and the board) may be called upon to review certain intelligence proposals or actions, or he has the ability to contact directly Trump, National Security Advisor, the CoS, or Gabbard on matters the board feels urgent. Board members can work parttime from home. RobS^{Zelensky must go.} 18:19, February 4, 2025 (EST)

Monica Crowley

I have mixed feelings about Monica Crowley - although her case gives a head's up about how the deep state operates (with USAID funds). She originally was given a high-level appointment in the First Trump National Security Council, but was bought off at the last minute with a better paying job working for a George Soros front (meaning, the money originated with USAID). Her Russia expertise certainly was needed in Trump's first 4 years.

Now she's Chief of Protocol. I have no objection to somebody trying to rehab themselves, but it should be remembered Obama's first chief of protocol was the Obama's babysitter from Chicago. That's a big fall for Crowley, going from the National Security Advisor's right hand to being a babysitter and somebody who walks the dog. RobS^{I don’t really care, Margaret} 22:33, February 10, 2025 (EST)

Stefanik

Maybe Trump's found a replacement already for Mike Waltz. RobS^{Zelensky Must Go!} 14:37, March 27, 2025 (EDT)

• She is back in NY. Needed in Congress for GOP (strong) majority.Dianne3000 (talk) 14:42, March 27, 2025 (EDT)

Townhall: [2] Trump released a statement over Truth Social confirming as much, as he also thanked the congresswoman and hinted she may be able to serve in his administration in the future.... "I look forward to the day when Elise is able to join my Administration in the future." RobS^{Zelensky Must Go!} 16:08, March 27, 2025 (EDT)