While showboats like Elon Musk and RFK Jr. get all the attention, the real power in a second Trump term is likely to be wielded by quietly effective bureaucrats and policy intellectuals like these men and women.
Chris Lehmann is the DC Bureau Chief for The Nation and a contributing editor at The Baffler. He focuses on themes such as government and politics, media and press, and culture and society, often exploring topics related to the GOP, Donald Trump, and the economy. Chris has been featured in publications including Monterey County Weekly, The Baffler, The Nation, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.