Anyone taking the job needs the unique qualifications for success in the Trump White House, including a willingness to fight, political knowledge, an understanding of…
Anyone taking the job needs the unique qualifications for success in the Trump White House, including a willingness to fight, political knowledge, an understanding of policy, a good relationship with the family, and an understanding of how the president operates. They also need to look the part, as Trump typically wants someone from “central casting” who commands respect.
Currently, there is no obvious choice for the position after Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, Nick Ayers, surprised Washington by bowing out of consideration. That sends speculation about the job into high gear:
Here is what we know about the current candidates:
Rep. Mark Meadows:
The leader of the House Freedom Caucus, Meadows is a conservative warrior who relishes fighting with the establishment in Washington, DC. Trump grew to appreciate Meadows and his negotiating ability early in his administration. Meadows knows Congress and the legislative process. Choosing Meadows would send a message to officials in Washington that Trump is ready for war with not only Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the new Democrat majority, but the rest of the establishment.
