Inauguration day in the United States marks arguably the most consequential transfer of power on earth. The event attracts millions of viewers, but as political heavyweights assemble at the Capitol for the symbolic ceremony, many junior staffers are preparing to enter the White House for the very first time. So what are the opening days of a new administration like for those working at the heart of the West Wing?
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And we ask whether Donald Trump’s second term, armed with a Republican-controlled Congress, is set to be more effective than his first.
Jonny Dymond speaks with Katie Johnson, former personal assistant to President Barak Obama, about what it was like to enter the White House on inauguration day in 2009. Jonny also speaks with Courtney Subramanian about how Donald Trump's second presidential term might differ to his first.
00:00 Intro
00:54 First day as personal assistant
05:00 The transition
06:32 Moving out of the White House
09:44 Trump’s first presidential term
12:06 Staff turnover
13:21 Is there coherence in Trump’s appointments?
14:38 New Chief of staff
16:02 Is this a better prepared administration?
17:07 Outro
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