President-elect Donald Trump has begun to select his team for the second term, showing a willingness to use all the levers of power.
Trump's initial moves reveal a readiness to use the powers gained by the Republicans, creating institutional tensions.
Figures such as Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the UN, and Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, have been ousted from his team, which seems a message for those who have criticized him.
He has selected controversial figures, like Tom Homan to be the 'border czar' and Elise Stefanik, a critic of the UN, as ambassador to this institution.
Trump shows intentions to bypass Senate confirmation procedures through 'recess appointments'
Conclusion: The team's selection and initial actions suggest a hard line from Trump in his second term, with questionable tactics and possible power abuse.