Being a Trump staffer had become an existential predicament: even if you wanted to get out, and almost all of them did, there was nowhere to go.
The dilemma faced by staffers during the Trump administration was profound. Many found themselves in a challenging situation where, despite their desire to leave, they felt trapped with no viable exit options. This predicament highlighted the intense pressures and complications of working closely with a controversial figure like Trump.
Michael Wolff's insights in "Siege: Trump Under Fire" reveal the precarious nature of being part of Trump's inner circle. Staffers were caught in a cycle of loyalty and fear, realizing that even if they yearned for change, leaving the administration was far from straightforward.