Title: The formidable control of the Trump campaign team in view of the 2024 elections
Introduction: Since leaving the White House, former President Donald Trump has been actively preparing his campaign for the 2024 presidential elections. His campaign team, led by experienced Republican strategists Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, has been working hard to control communication and internal leaks to avoid any negative impact on the candidacy of the front runner for the Republican nomination. This article examines how this team demonstrated increased discipline while dealing with growing interest from many of Trump’s allies eager to get involved in the campaign and strengthen their influence.
Controlling Trump’s entourage: Although the campaign team recognizes that Trump will always do and say what he wants, they seek to control those around him. Advisors have made it clear to some members of the campaign team, like Brian Swenson, that if they want to keep their jobs, they must stop speaking without prior permission. This reinforced discipline aims to limit internal leaks and avoid situations where team members put themselves forward without the approval of campaign management.
Fighting Leaks: Unlike the 2016 campaign and Trump’s presidency, the 2024 campaign team stands out for its desire to control internal leaks. While Trump is known for ignoring prepared speeches and seeking outside advice without informing his closest advisers, the campaign team has imposed stricter discipline to prevent such leaks from harming Trump’s candidacy.
Growing interest in a second term: As Trump’s lead in the Republican primaries grows, more people are interested in what a second Trump term would look like, both in terms of policy and staff. This trend has been accompanied by increasing media speculation about potential vice presidential and Cabinet picks, often citing anonymous sources. The campaign team is therefore trying to navigate a complex landscape where many allies seek to move closer to Trump and strengthen their influence ahead of the 2024 elections.
Internal frustrations: Despite the campaign team’s increased discipline, some problems still arise. Trump allies such as Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, claim to be involved in the process of selecting a vice president, which has infuriated Trump advisers who deny his involvement. Members of the campaign team are unhappy with these external interlocutors who create problems without any real necessity. However, Trump himself sometimes contributes to these frustrations by tossing out potential names for vice president at recent fundraisers, calling into question the control of the campaign team.
Bottom line: As Trump’s campaign for the 2024 election heats up, his campaign team is working to maintain increased discipline and control internal leaks, while dealing with growing interest from Trump’s allies in join a possible administration. Although total control of Trump himself is impossible, the campaign team seeks to limit the influence of those around him. The battle to control the narrative and people associated with Trump’s candidacy remains a major challenge for the campaign team.