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Experts say Trump relies on a small circle of insiders to discuss critical foreign policy issues.
Analysts compare Trump’s management to a family business run from the Oval Office.
The piece notes the limited interagency process as a factor in policy development.
The president’s circle reportedly includes key figures like JD Vance and Jared Kushner.
Daalder listed insiders who could affect decision-making on Ukraine policy.
The article links a $735 million in contracts to 1789 Capital with Trump Jr.'s involvement.
The piece frames the administration’s approach as potentially limiting transparency.
Politico and other observers are cited as framing the insider dynamics.
The article emphasizes a scattered staff structure with limited staff at key departments.
The report covers a broad critique of Trump’s foreign and domestic policy management.

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Trump faces a chaotic path to ending the Ukraine war due to the absence of a formal U.S. interagency policy process.
Key figures involved in Ukraine talks reportedly lack formal staff and fail to use standard interagency channels.
The article identifies a small circle of aides shaping Ukraine policy, with limited staff at State and NSC.
Plans and negotiations have been described as ad hoc, with little formal process to guide decisions.
Diplomats and foreign interlocutors say officials are approachable but largely unaware of ongoing developments.
The piece notes conflicting momentum toward Russia’s positions and Ukraine’s governance in talks.
An October memo from Russia influenced discussions ahead of a planned Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest.
Witkoff and Kushner reportedly advanced a 20+-point plan aligning with Moscow’s position in talks with Kyiv.
Trump reportedly expressed support for the 28-point peace plan but demanded Ukraine sign by Thanksgiving.
The article argues that the lack of process is a key reason for ongoing chaos in talks.
Analysts describe the situation as a departure from typical interagency diplomacy seen in prior administrations.

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