Trump needs to purge in his second term
Trump needs to purge in his second term
If Trump is re-elected, and the GOP retains the Senate, any Trump replacements will have to get by McConnell. Wray was the best Trump could get for FBI Chief. The GOP Senate will be continue run by McConnell, Cronyn, Graham, Rubio, and other Bush RepublicNs. Collins (if re-elected) and Murkowski will also hold inordinate power as the do today. If Trump purges his replacements will be loyal to the establishment gatekeepers, not him. Expect more Espers and Wrays at best.
If the Senate switches to the Democrats Schumer will be the gatekeeper for appointments and he will use his power to make sure any Trump appointments support the Democrat agenda.