“This is, unfortunately, not a John Kelly problem. It’s a Donald Trump problem.
Trump appointed Kelly, Mattis, Bolton, Sessions, etc.”
This is the unfortunate downside when we nominate a DC outsider. A president has to fill a great many positions.
Hundreds.
He must rely upon advisers as to whom to appoint for every position. All presidents rely upon advisers for this task. An insider knows the type they are looking for and advisers provide lists to choose from.
President Trump’s shocking victory took The Swamp entirely by surprise. As an outsider he was reliant upon Republican advisers for the lists of potential candidates.
The Swamp knew this and packed those lists with Backstabbers.
The man is now far more aware of this than he was during his first term. He’s learned the hard way.
Absolutely agree with your synopsis.