Trump Signals a Seismic Shift,' Shocking the Washington Establishment
Briefly

Donald J. Trump’s aggressive positioning in Washington demonstrates a transformation that is unprecedented in contemporary politics, testing the limits of institutional balances established by the founders.
With his selections for key posts, Trump is attempting to leverage fear and loyalty, potentially undermining the very foundations of U.S. governance as we know it.
The implications of Trump's choices for administration roles could lead to loyalists in power who are intent on dismantling the departments they head.
If Republicans capitulate to Trump’s demands, it would rewrite the power dynamics that have been in place for over 200 years, challenging the fundamental principles of democracy.
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