Occams Razor would suggest that this is who Trump is. Apart from his hostility towards the regulatory state (and that is a HUGE benefit) he is basically a New Yawk lib as anyone who paid the least bit of attention knew. His myrmidons might think he is controlling his staff picks, but a more realistic conclusion is that they reflect his attitudes. We were told by these supporters that he was a genius at “picking the best people.” I’m not seeing it.
Even Gorsuch, while showing the promise of being outstanding, was a pick that any GOP Prez could have made. I hate to say it but much of the credit for him goes to The Turtle.
I have to agree. Most of Trump’s picks for staff and cabinet positions have really sucked.
I do think Trump is going to move more to the right as time goes on however. Just a gut feeling.