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Why Trump Is Hiring 20-Somethings to Fight His Battles
- Trump has staffed his circle with a wave of twenty-somethings, promoting interns to influential roles across his administration.
- Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House Press Secretary at 27, reflecting a broader youth trend.
- Other 27-year-olds, like Kingsley Wilson, are also cited as rising MAGA figures in defense roles.
- Insiders say the appeal lies in loyalty and ideological alignment rather than traditional experience.
- During the 2024 transition, candidates were evaluated for fealty as much as resumes.
- The trend extends beyond communications to include Cabinet and defense-related roles.
- The Daily Beast reached out to the White House for comment on these staffing choices.
- The piece frames the trend as a deliberate MAGA-led strategy to shape public messaging.
- The article notes a shift toward a younger generation in Trump’s White House and broader MAGA ecosystem.
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