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What Do Trump's Personnel Picks Reveal About Next Admin? [19:14 | NOV 12 24 | Glenn Greenwald] (youtu.be)
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Key Points:

  1. Avoiding Neocon Influence: Trump’s early decisions suggest a desire to distance from neoconservatives, which could reshape U.S. foreign policy. However, this remains to be seen as new appointments may contradict this intent.
  2. Factional Dynamics: The influence of family and allies like Don Jr. and Tucker Carlson will likely create ongoing factional conflicts within the administration, complicating unified policy direction.
  3. Contradictory Appointees: New appointments, such as Marco Rubio and Elise Stefanik, bring traditional neocon views into key positions, potentially undermining Trump’s promise of a less interventionist stance.
  4. Unpredictability Factor: Trump’s instinct-driven decision-making style means that his administration could diverge from expected norms, leading to unpredictable foreign policy outcomes.
  5. Complexity of Intent: While Trump’s initial signals suggest a break from the past, the actual composition of his cabinet reveals complexities that may perpetuate previous policies.
  6. Future of U.S. Foreign Policy: The ongoing analysis of Trump’s choices will be crucial to understanding the future trajectory of U.S. engagement on the global stage, particularly regarding conflicts like Ukraine and Israel.
  7. Potential for Change: Despite concerns, Trump’s history indicates the potential for deviation from established norms, providing hope for a more isolationist approach if he chooses to embrace it.

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