President Donald Trump on Friday quickly claimed the mantle of the White House, signing legislation allowing retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his Cabinet choices.
A new administration is coming to town. This transition will be somewhat unusual, in that none of the typical political pundits, lobbyists, appointees, trade groups, think tanks, etc. have any idea what to expect.
Donald Trump says his inauguration will have "an unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout." Organizers of a protest the next day call it the biggest demonstration in history to welcome a new president.
As Americans go to the polls, it becomes apparent just how much they have come to take their career civil servants for granted … especially those who work for the federal government.