Donald Trump’s second term as president could witness fractious breaks with many of America’s established constitutional norms. He has hinted at trying to get rid of senior US military figures whose views do not align with his, and even using legal action to pursue people who have “wronged” him over the past few years.
In this second Trump term, ultra-Maga loyalists are being lined up to serve in key positions and Trump will be free to embrace the new American right agenda, unlike in 2016 when he had to turn to the Republican party establishment for guidance.
There are over 1,000 posts to be filled in Trump’s new administration – including cabinet positions and ambassadorships. These roles normally require an approval vote in the US Senate (upper chamber of the US Congress).
