Priebus had an agenda of his own: heeding Senate leader Mitch McConnell's prescription that "this president will sign whatever is put in front of him," while also taking advantage of the White House's lack of political and legislative experience and outsourcing as much policy as possible to Capitol Hill.
In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," author Michael Wolff explores Reince Priebus's strategic approach during Donald Trump's presidency. He focused on aligning with Senate leader Mitch McConnell's belief that Trump was willing to sign any legislation that came his way, thereby seeking to push through significant policy changes without direct opposition from the President.
Priebus capitalized on the administration's inexperience in governance by delegating much of the policy-making to Congress. This strategy allowed him to navigate the complexities of the political landscape while managing the challenges of working within the Trump administration, which often lacked clear direction on key issues.
