Just doing things became a Bannon principle, the sweeping antidote to bureaucratic and establishment ennui and resistance. It was the chaos of just doing things that actually got things done. Except, even if you assumed that not knowing how to do things didn't much matter if you just did them, it was still not clear who was going to do what you wanted to do. Or, a corollary, because nobody in the Trump administration really knew how to do anything, it was therefore not clear what anyone did.
In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Michael Wolff discusses a principle adopted by Steve Bannon, emphasizing the importance of action over bureaucratic processes. This approach, characterized by a chaotic yet proactive attitude, suggested that simply taking action could overcome institutional inertia. Bannon believed that this principle could drive progress within the Trump administration, notwithstanding the inherent unpredictability and lack of structure.
However, the chaotic nature of just doing things raised questions about accountability and clarity. Despite the intention behind this principle, the Trump administration struggled with a lack of expertise, leading to confusion about individual roles and responsibilities. The absence of clear directions and the undefined capabilities of its members contributed to a situation where it was unclear who was responsible for achieving the desired outcomes.
