President Donald Trump recently said that his White House had two “perfect months.” He was proud of the drop in illegal border crossings, stronger military recruitment, and rising stock markets.
His Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, was even praised for controlling internal fights in the administration. However, things have not gone as smoothly as he claimed.
A report by the New York Times says that the discipline in Trump’s White House is starting to fall apart. Several errors and poor decisions have raised new concerns about how the administration is being run.
For example, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information not once, but twice in group chats on Signal. This raised security concerns.
Then, the IRS saw three different people in charge within a single week. That kind of turnover is unusual and creates confusion in such a crucial government agency.
In another troubling case, a man from El Salvador, who was living in Maryland, was deported due to an “administrative error.” Such incidents point to weak coordination and poor communication among departments.
Another issue came up when the White House sent a strongly worded letter to Harvard University. According to people familiar with the situation, that letter was sent too early and started a needless conflict. These kinds of mistakes make it seem like decisions are being made without enough planning or discussion.
Unlike his first term, where Trump often clashed with experienced officials who would try to keep things in check, his second term is filled with loyal supporters.
Many of them do not have much knowledge or experience in managing the government. This is leading to problems, as many of these loyalists are struggling to handle important responsibilities.
Experts have noticed this pattern. Hans C. Noel, a professor at Georgetown University, said there were hopes that this time the White House would be more organized. But he pointed out that Trump’s choices show he prefers loyalty and shared beliefs over actual skills or experience.
Another expert, Matthew Foster from American University, made an important point. He said that running a political campaign is not the same as running a government.
While Trump’s re-election campaign was more focused and better managed than before, that kind of control is not showing up in how the government is functioning now.
Foster added that even though the administration is trying to keep its promises and deliver on what it said during the campaign, that doesn’t always lead to good governance. Just checking boxes or following campaign promises doesn’t mean the government is running well.
Overall, this recent report suggests that the order and control that Trump promised may not be there. With internal mistakes, leadership changes, and poor decisions becoming more common, many are now questioning how stable the White House is.
The image of a well-disciplined administration is taking a hit, and if things continue like this, it might create even more challenges for the President. Whether the White House can recover and prove it can govern effectively remains to be seen.