Trump would shortly become a Gorsuch fan. But before…
““Trump would shortly become a Gorsuch fan. But before settling on Gorsuch, he wondered why the job wasn’t going to a friend and loyalist. In the Trump view, it was rather a waste to give the job to someone he didn’t even know.””
About This Quote
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Trump preferred appointing allies he trusted over unknown candidates, viewing the latter as wasteful.
In simple terms: Trump liked loyal friends for jobs.
Choose trusted allies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- presidential staffing
- court nominations
- political appointments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does loyalty affect governance?
- When is loyalty detrimental?
May overlook merit in favor of loyalty.