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Rapid Staff Turnover: A Critical Priority
Drawing on lessons from Trump’s first term, Steinman emphasized the importance of rapid staff turnover to ensure alignment with the President’s policies. “During term one, myself, Ezra Cohen, and others advocated for rapid turnover of staff to bring in new blood,” Steinman explained. He contrasted this with Biden’s approach, where a mass overhaul of NSC staff helped cement control. “We should do the same,” he urged.
Questionable Appointments and Leadership Concerns
Steinman also criticized some of the rumored hires for key NSC positions, including individuals with no operational intelligence background and others with histories of opposing Trump. Specifically, he raised concerns about Adam Howard, reportedly tapped for a senior intelligence role, questioning his suitability to handle critical tasks such as exposing alleged intelligence community “dirty tricks” against Trump.
Steinman underscored the importance of loyalty and subject matter expertise in these roles, noting that NSC staff make hundreds of small but impactful decisions every month that shape U.S. foreign policy. “Unless they are aligned, it’ll be business as usual,” he warned.
A Call to Action
Despite the potential backlash for going public, Steinman said he felt compelled to act out of loyalty to Trump. “I know there are folks who will be upset at me for going public, and that’s okay,” he wrote. Steinman expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to deliver on his promises but stressed that success starts with building a team of dedicated and competent staff.
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Steinman concluded with a rallying cry for Trump supporters: “If you want to help, retweet the top tweet.”
A Stark Warning
Steinman’s detailed critique offers a sobering glimpse into the stakes of staffing decisions within the NSC. As Trump’s team prepares for a possible return to the White House, Steinman’s insights provide a roadmap for avoiding past pitfalls and ensuring a focused and effective administration. Whether his warnings will be heeded remains to be seen, but his message is clear: loyalty and expertise are non-negotiable in executing the Trump agenda.
