Trumpenstein Chronicles: The Trumplings' Advancements, Reported by Alfred N.Muggins, Chairside Journalist
In a surprising turn of events, a close-knit group of advisers and officials, often referred to as the hidden sidekicks or puppeteers, are exerting significant influence over the Trump administration's policies. This selective group, including JD Vance, Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, John Ratcliffe, and others, have been instrumental in shaping critical national security decisions, data collection and enforcement policies, and broad governance approaches [1][3][4].
JD Vance, Susie Wiles, and Stephen Miller, key figures in high-level discussions, have sway over Trump's decisions relating to the Middle East, including whether to join Israeli military offensives with Iran. John Ratcliffe, serving as CIA Director and a former Texas congressman, continues to shape intelligence and national security policies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth maintains a close relationship with Trump, supporting his "peace through strength" agenda [1].
However, Tulsi Gabbard, who held the position of Director of National Intelligence early on, fell out of favour after publicly criticizing the administration's approach to nuclear tensions and warmongers. As a result, she lost her standing in the inner circle [1].
The influence of this secretive group extends beyond national security, with reports suggesting that their counsel helps Trump maintain secrecy and strategic ambiguity, using public statements to mislead both domestic and international observers about his true intentions [3]. The administration's data collection and enforcement policies also reflect behind-the-scenes directives to expand federal reach into state-held data, with implications for immigration enforcement and broader government surveillance [4].
Meanwhile, in the economic sphere, President Trump's policies are having a significant impact. His massive tariff hikes have raised the prices of cars and machinery, and are affecting the sale of American produce to Canadians [2]. The labor shortage in fields is primarily due to immigrants not working, causing food prices to rise [5].
Moreover, President Trump's intention to replace Democrat politicians and civil servants with his own cronies and backers, rather than draining the swamp, has been revealed [6]. This, coupled with the increasing labor shortages and rising food prices, has led some of his supporters, or "Trumplings," to turn against him [7].
In conclusion, the Trump administration's hidden sidekicks and puppeteers are a close-knit group of advisers and officials who exert strong influence over the administration’s policies, particularly in areas of national security, military action, intelligence, data governance, and the economy. Their influence is often exercised discreetly, with a focus on secrecy and shaping major decisions behind the scenes [1][3][4].
References: [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/us/politics/trump-advisers-middle-east.html [2] https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/08/trump-tariffs-are-raising-car-prices-and-hurting-the-u-s-auto-industry.html [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-is-lying-about-his-iran-policy-and-its-dangerous/2020/01/05/1a6d4668-0e31-11ea-9d2d-823a8395a300_story.html [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/15/us/politics/trump-immigration-enforcement.html [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/24/us/politics/immigrant-workers-farm-labor-shortage.html [6] https://www.politico.com/news/2018/11/28/trump-swamp-draining-20181128 [7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/27/trump-supporters-are-beginning-turn-against-him-new-polling-shows/
- User JD Vance, Susie Wiles, and Stephen Miller are key figures in high-level discussions who influence Trump's decisions not only on national security matters, such as Middle East conflicts with Iran, but also on matters related to culture, like American policies on war-and-conflicts and peace-through-strength agendas.
- John Ratcliffe, former Texas congressman and the current CIA Director, continues to shape intelligence and national security policies and consequently, science and technology policies, given their interconnectedness.
- The influence of these 'hidden sidekicks' extends beyond policy-and-legislation, with their counsel contributing to maintaining secrecy and strategic ambiguity in general-news and creating political confusion.
- The impact of President Trump's policies is seen not only in national security or the economy but also in fields like food production, as massive tariff hikes affect food prices due to labor shortages, primarily caused by immigrants not working.
- Some of Trump's policies in the sports realm, such as favoring the NFL and American football over other sports, may reflect personal opinions and could influence the broader sports culture.
- Allegations suggest that President Trump's intention to replace Democrat politicians and civil servants with his own cronies and backers could be seen as part of the crime-and-justice system, potentially undermining the system's impartiality and integrity.
- The increasing labor shortages and rising food prices, along with the news about politics and the president's plan to replace civil servants with his own supporters, have led some of Trump's initial supporters, or "Trumplings," to turn against him.
