I'm curious given the paucity of policy discussion in the GOP, and particularly the challenges of finding qualified and credible people to administer such.
By the time he left DC in 2021, I think it entirely fair to suggest that Trump had managed to alienate not only members of his own cabinet but entire departments like Justice, Defense, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, the CDC, as well as the Federal Reserve.
So what? Those Agencies and Departments were rife with corruption, influence peddling, and other flaws. Spring cleaning is necessary IMO.
He finished his term with Larry Kudlow as his Chief Economic Advisor. Larry is an amiable jester, but he's no economist (though he played one at Bear Stearns). Neither of his chief WH advisors appear eager to associate with him.
The reason for this is that he was not a politician. So aside from a few minor business area contacts, he never was involved in the political swamp of favors and power struggles.
In fact this was why many people voted for him. Little realizing that it would awaken the venomous ire of the Administrative State.
He can't boast of his mangerial acumen after testifying to an apparent ignorance of the details of his own craft and business. His role as Chief Law Enforcement Officer would be compromised by his substantial record of felony indictments.
LOL! His own businesses were and are doing fine. As for "felony indictments?" Only someone blind to the insidious use of law-fare (using the law to destroy someone) would assert the criminal charges and civil actions in play have any merit at all. Banana Republic tactics...look it up.
What does the second chapter look like?
1.
Reduction of the Administrative State. That means appointing qualified persons to the chief positions with instructions to cut staffing and set up more in-depth evaluations of remaining appointed staff to ensure the focus is on minimizing regulations and better enforcement of those regulations remaining.
2.
Secure the border. Work with Congress to get funding for the kind of border barriers which not only inhibit illegal entry but also increase monitoring and detection of efforts to bypass the barriers. Renew the Mexico deal requiring "remain in Mexico" pending application and processing for those "walking" to the border. Combat criminal smuggling and other enterprises.
3.
Expel illegal migrants. Locate, detain, and expel any and all illegal migrants, including those who have so-called "anchor babies" by mass relocation to the nation of original citizenship. I would allow for processing of any valid applicants based on immigration rules.
4.
Develop America's natural resources. This includes oil production (locating, drilling, transporting, processing), mining for ores especially strategic minerals, logging, fishing, etc..
5.
Improve National Infrastructure: Improve/build roads, railways, water routes, bridges, dams, water purification plants, and pollution processing/disposal plants, power plants.
6.
America First Economy: Compete with China for production at home to help return and increase decent paying jobs. Use economic policy methods to encourage "buy American" here, while also offering cheaper goods to foreign markets. This would include both tariffs and tax incentives to build and manufacture at home.
7.
Strengthen the Military: Return to the pre-Woke American model military: moderate-sized, volunteer-based (backed by draft in wartime); highly trained, basic mental and physical fitness required of all personnel...and no WOKE nonsense. (no "Trans" soldiers (i.e. enlistees with mental health issues), proper roles suited to women which do not inhibit proper male roles, discipline, physical fitness, and tough training requirement. Finally enforce military discipline.
8.
Fight Inflation: Pay off as much as possible of the national debt. Then ensure monetary policy which decreases the amount of money in circulation thereby returning the value to money that exists.
