The Trump Blitz Was Planned During the Transition

Semafor: “Trump’s rapid-fire approach is quickly becoming the defining feature of his second term in office, as he targets everything from Greenland to paper straws. Many allies say it’s an intentional strategy designed to overwhelm Democrats and the media with so much activity that they can’t keep up.”

Said one Trump aide: “It’s blitzing as much as we can until everyone is just tired. What people don’t realize is all of this has been planned during transition.”

“Dubbed by former Trump adviser Steve Bannon as a ‘flood the zone’ strategy, the effects are disorienting and debilitating for many in Washington — especially Congress. Democrats are in a reactive posture toward Trump as he once again dictates the news cycle, and their resistance to Trump is hardening by the day.”

Mark Leibovich: “Yes, Trump definitely does seem kind of busy.”