In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," author Michael Wolff explores the internal dynamics and power struggles within Donald Trump's administration. He suggests that various factions were vying for influence, with prominent figures like Steve Bannon, Jared Kushner, and Reince Priebus each aligning themselves with their own political agendas and backgrounds.
Bannon is portrayed as controlling the direction aligned with his nationalist views, while Kushner catered to more establishment and corporate interests, reflecting Bloomberg's influence. Priebus, representing a traditional Republican standpoint, is characterized as operating under Paul Ryan’s framework. This division highlights the contrasting priorities and strategies that marked Trump's presidency.