“The art of reading Donald Trump is figuring out if it’s just an idea he’s floating… or a decision that he has made.” – Mick Mulvaney
How does the mind of Donald Trump work, and what underpins his thought process? Few people have worked as closely with the sitting President of the United States as his former Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney.
The former Director of the US Budget has held key positions within the Trump administration, positioning him as an insightful voice on how organisations can navigate the impacts of Trump’s policies and ultimately, understand how he thinks.
Making it clear that he is not there to campaign for or against Trump, he instead offers stories and anecdotes that shine a light on what it is like to work extremely closely with the President of the United States, something very few people get to do.
Trump is one of the most polarising figures in the world today, often drawing attention away from the inner workings of government. From looming financial concerns to the complex relations between the US and other global powers – including China and the EU – Mick provides an informative perspective.
This interview is a must-watch for those looking to understand the one of the most powerful men in the world, as well as the complex dynamics within Washington.
Video Timeline
- 00:00 Who is Mick Mulvaney
- 02:20 Mick in press
- 03:07 How does Donald Trump think?
- 05:00 Geopolitical landscape and challenges
- 05:35 Relations between the US & Europe
- 06:31 Biggest challenges facing the Trump Team
- 09:00 US & China relationship, tariffs & trade
- 11:44 trump likes weak dollar, Insider trading?
- 12:44 New political playbook, breaking 4th wall
- 13:58 European news about trump, blind spot
- 14:18 Trump’s method of madness with the media
- 15:55 Why Trump Hired Mick
- 16:55 Trumps COVID briefings
- 17:15 Reflections on his time as Chief of Staff
- 17:44 Informs and entertains audiences
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