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Posted on 02/08/2026 11:52:58 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Trump 2.0 isn’t just governing—it’s assembling an all-star Cabinet whose wit, discipline, and seriousness rival any administration since the founding.
Has Donald Trump 2.0 assembled the best circle of advisors in the history of the American republic? George Washington had Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury. Impressive. But is it any more impressive than having Marco Rubio as Secretary of State or Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury? Jefferson and Hamilton are at the tippy-top, but largely for the same reason that Samuel Johnson said that Homer was the greatest poet: because they came first. As Homer was foundational for the Western poetic tradition, so Hamilton and Jefferson are foundational for America. And of course, Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which puts him in a category by himself.
That said, Rubio and Bessent have emerged as among the best cabinet secretaries in history. Watching Rubio school Congress and the obtuse media about serious issues like Venezuela, Iran, and Gaza reminds one of what Horace said about the aim of poetry: it should delight as well as instruct. Rubio has done both. Part of the delight is Rubio’s commanding way with the obstreperous media. He has also been aided by a fermenting internet. At the moment, Rubio is not only Secretary of State but also National Security Advisor and head of the National Archives. For several months, he also ran USAID. The many hats have been a gift to memers who have delighted in lavishing ever more jobs on his shoulders. Starting with a stolid-looking Rubio sitting in the Oval Office, the memes show us “Marco Rubio realizing that he will be the new Governor of Minnesota/President of Venezuela/Governor of Greenland/Supreme...”
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Rubio has been a big surprise. I totally misjudged him.
Just another senator - not. He actually has a brain.
“””Rubio has been a big surprise. I totally misjudged him.
Just another senator - not. He actually has a brain.”””
Yup. He finally has the opportunity to do all the stuff he has been talking about for years. And he wants to be President so he is going full speed.
Definitely not the usual group of deep state drifters. MAGA has a deep bench even poaching talent from the opposition party.
Also Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard.
Most of their work is being done behind the scenes. But they are getting by far the most pushback.
And for honorable mention, John Ratcliffe. A lot of recent developments wouldn’t have been possible without the CIA Director reigning in some of the behind the scenes operations.
Not to mention the Washington Post’s current woes.
The Secretary of Energy is bringing down gas prices.
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