Court intrigue

Article

Donald Trump’s Pick For Top Economic Adviser Is Pro-Immigration, Pro-Outsourcing

Summary

Breitbart attacks the choice of Kevin Hassett to chair the Council of Economic Advisors. The article goes back and forth between two points -

1. The nomination is a win for the corporate, business-first faction versus the populist, America first faction in Pres. Trump's administration
2. Hassett's policy positions don't account for all the social costs of immigrants 

Quote

"That’s a standard pitch from D.C.-based legislators, agency officials, and political advisors, all who stand to gain from a more powerful national economy and a greater inflow of taxes — no matter how immigration changes the distribution of income or the [sic] hurts the prospects of ordinary Americans and their children."

Understanding

Hassett has outstanding conservative and academic credentials. The extreme opposition from Breitbart makes the publication seem like Steve Bannon's town crier.

This alleged power struggle between factions in the White House could be important; especially if it is true that Pres. Trump reacts tactically to situations rather than from a strategic philosophy. Policy might come from whoever whispers in his ear last.

The outward appearance of this administration seems similar to the court of Henry VIII with rival nobles vying to influence a mercurial king. Me thinks Jared Kushner is Cromwell.