President-elect Donald J. Trump is staffing his government with remarkable speed, making choices on a whim and showcasing a preference for personal instincts over traditional expertise.
Advisers are astonished by the rapid pace at which Mr. Trump is filling key positions, doing so about a month earlier than during his 2016 transition.
Key figures like Howard Lutnick and Boris Epshteyn have played substantial roles in the selection process, with Epshteyn notably influencing the choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Mr. Trump's selections often stem from informal settings, particularly at Mar-a-Lago, where he assesses candidates through curated video presentations that showcase their past media appearances.
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