As someone who has held a host of different jobs over the course of his time in the public eye — hotelier, game show host, product pitchman — it comes as little surprise that President Donald Trump would expect his White House staff to wear multiple hats as well. That said, the sheer pervasiveness of Trump administration officials holding at least one additional high-level administrative position has alarmed some observers, raising questions of overreach and inappropriately consolidated power. As this White House continues its MAGA assault on the pillars of government with mass layoffs and strong-arm diktats, exactly how do these administration officials pulling double duty fit in with the president’s vision?

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