Washington and Hamilton were peas in a pod. I don't think Washington trusted anyone as much as he trusted Hamilton. They were both big government Federalists.
Jefferson was a small-government guy, but not quite an anti-federalist, probably because he was friends with Madison. Madison was an incoherent flip-flopper who changed his mind the way most people change their underwear.
I adamantly disagree on whom Washington trusted more. He certainly sided with The Crown loving Hamilton on some key issues but he also concurred with the Sage equally if not more. Jefferson and virtually all of our founders knew that no other man could be our first POTUS but Washington. Whether he was up to the task, in THAT PARTICULAR ROLE is debatable. Perhaps LS might proffer his opinion. (Good to have you back, LS)
BTW, Huck, not to pry, but what type of musician are you? Would I know of you?