As the anticipation for the 2024 elections builds, allies of former President Donald J. Trump are already contemplating staffing a hypothetical second administration with lawyers who align with Trump’s “America First” ideology. These legal appointees would differ from those in his first term, perceived as too cautious, aiming for a more aggressive approach to advance Trump’s agenda.
Nonprofits like Project 2025, led by John McEntee, a trusted Trump aide, are compiling lists of potential candidates for key positions. Some early contenders include Joseph E. Schmitz for the Pentagon’s top lawyer position, Sarah B. Rogers for the Homeland Security Department, Noah B. Peters for the Labor Department, James R. Lawrence III for the Health and Human Services Department, and Adam Candeub for the Commerce Department.
Another initiative, spearheaded by Stephen Miller, former Trump policy aide, focuses on evaluating conservative lawyers who demonstrate the necessary determination for an ideologically aligned 2025 administration. Prospects on Miller’s list include Chad Mizelle, Jonathan Mitchell, Aaron Reitz, Brent Webster, Reed Rubinstein, and John Zadrozny.
While these efforts are in their early stages, they reflect a strategic move by Trump’s allies to shape a potential second administration, emphasizing a departure from previous legal approaches and a commitment to Trump’s core ideology.
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