In the Court of America's Sun King

President Donald Trump’s free-flowing administration is unique among most presidents — creating his court of revolving statesmen and powerful ministers.

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Anthony Constantini
March 07, 2025

What’s happening

One thing that has remained consistent throughout both of Donald Trump’s presidencies — and even during the interregnum of the Biden administration — is the uniqueness of how Trump operates. Unlike other modern presidents, Trump is significantly less ideological and more pragmatic, open to free-flowing discussions and loosely defined roles. Two months in, cabinet members and staff — many of them new to Trump’s inner orbit — are still figuring out what their roles mean.

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