Get to Know These 21 Key Figures in Trump's Circle
The group features long-time Trump loyalists, newcomers, and a diverse assortment of friends and donors.
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Donald Trump has made his return, bringing along a mix of both familiar and less familiar figures.
The team supporting Trump 2.0 is not entirely different from its predecessor, Trump 1.0. It includes longtime loyalists who remained by the president’s side during his time in Florida and his legal battles in Manhattan, as well as a group of friends and donors who have frequented the Mar-a-Lago circuit.
However, the current roster also includes newcomers who have demonstrated their loyalty and commitment to the MAGA movement during the 2024 campaign by contributing their platforms or financial resources, showcasing the diverse coalition that Trump now leads.
These individuals are the ones Trump contacts at all hours for conversations or advice, or those who are in close physical contact with him. They’ll have his attention as he embarks on a second term with a comprehensive policy agenda that may include mass deportations, bold tariffs, and possibly an attempt to purchase Greenland.
True to form, Trump is no ordinary politician. His circle reflects this uniqueness, featuring some of the richest people in the world, the leader of a mixed martial arts promotion, and a so-called “human printer” who claims the president saved her life.
Yet, the dynamics within Trump’s world can be unpredictable. Those currently favored may find themselves sidelined in the future, while individuals who seem to have fallen out of favor often manage to reclaim their positions.
With this context in mind, we present a nonexhaustive overview of the key individuals Trump is relying on for guidance as Inauguration Day approaches, derived from original reporting and conversations with those who know him well.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
The team supporting Trump 2.0 is not entirely different from its predecessor, Trump 1.0. It includes longtime loyalists who remained by the president’s side during his time in Florida and his legal battles in Manhattan, as well as a group of friends and donors who have frequented the Mar-a-Lago circuit.
However, the current roster also includes newcomers who have demonstrated their loyalty and commitment to the MAGA movement during the 2024 campaign by contributing their platforms or financial resources, showcasing the diverse coalition that Trump now leads.
These individuals are the ones Trump contacts at all hours for conversations or advice, or those who are in close physical contact with him. They’ll have his attention as he embarks on a second term with a comprehensive policy agenda that may include mass deportations, bold tariffs, and possibly an attempt to purchase Greenland.
True to form, Trump is no ordinary politician. His circle reflects this uniqueness, featuring some of the richest people in the world, the leader of a mixed martial arts promotion, and a so-called “human printer” who claims the president saved her life.
Yet, the dynamics within Trump’s world can be unpredictable. Those currently favored may find themselves sidelined in the future, while individuals who seem to have fallen out of favor often manage to reclaim their positions.
With this context in mind, we present a nonexhaustive overview of the key individuals Trump is relying on for guidance as Inauguration Day approaches, derived from original reporting and conversations with those who know him well.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
