It’s early November 2024, and the air at Mar-a-Lago is thick with an energy Washington hasn’t felt before. I covered Trump’s last transition in 2016, and the contrast is stark. Back then, Trump was still a novice to the world of Washington politics, like a showman who had just wandered onto an unsteady stage. Now, however, he’s more like a seasoned player with an arsenal of tricks and a wealth of unfiltered experience. And this time, he’s brought Elon Musk along for the ride. Trump’s second transition isn’t just a new chapter—it’s a new book, one written in the language of Silicon Valley speed…
