Donald Trump’s adult sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, will play key roles in the transition team. They will be responsible for vetting potential members of a future Trump administration, focusing on their ideological beliefs and personal loyalty. This decision highlights Trump’s well-known concern about the loyalty and trustworthiness of his staff.
Several high-profile Trump administration officials, including John Bolton and Nikki Haley, have openly criticized their former boss. These individuals, who were once part of Trump’s inner circle, have taken a stand against the former president’s actions and leadership. Notably, Trump has consistently tried to establish a loyal network of supporters around him, as evidenced by his recent endorsement of his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, for the position of Republican National Committee leader.
According to a source close to the campaign, Donald Trump Jr. is determined to prevent individuals like John Bolton from being part of a potential second Trump administration. Bolton, who previously served as National Security Advisor for the Trump administration, published a highly critical book detailing his experiences in the White House, despite efforts by the Trump Justice Department to prevent its release.
Don Jr. and Eric have another important objective in their roles: to emphasize that the Trump family is guiding the Republican Party. According to Axios, Trump is reportedly discontented with the perceived influence of the Heritage Foundation and other conservative groups. It appears that he wants to further assert his control in shaping a new administration.
Ivanka Trump continues to maintain her distance from her father’s campaign and transition, despite playing a significant role in the past.
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