Perhaps President-elect Donald Trump’s most shocking Cabinet nomination thus far is ex-Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general. Both loved and hated by many, Trump’s naming of him Wednesday ignited a firestorm of speculation on the president-elect’s motives. Is there method to what some would call his madness?
Theorizing about this Friday, commentator Bill Hansmann put forth several possibilities. And one of them, if the real explanation, would mean Trump is playing 3-D chess. Let’s examine the theories.
Loyalty
Hansmann correctly points out that Trump treasures loyalty perhaps above all other qualities. His critics malign him for this, claiming he wants mindless yes-men. But this priority is understandable. After all, Trump was undermined by the Deep State during his first term like no other president.
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