
“Solving American Carnage”: the First Cabinet of Donald Trump
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The year is 2017. A storm has swept through American politics, leaving convention in ruins and ushering in a presidency unlike any before. Donald J. Trump, real estate mogul and political outsider, has taken the oath of office. His rise marks a seismic shift in the nation’s leadership, a rejection of establishment norms in favor of disruption, spectacle, and unfiltered ambition. Inside the West Wing, the newly formed Cabinet convenes for the first time. Around the table sit generals, billionaires, ideologues, and loyalists, each wielding influence over the direction of a divided nation. The world watches with bated breath as old alliances tremble, institutions face unprecedented scrutiny, and the pillars of democracy strain under the weight of change. This is a moment of reckoning. Will the Cabinet rally to implement the President’s sweeping agenda on immigration, healthcare, national security, and trade? Or will internal rivalries, global crises, and moral dilemmas threaten to splinter the administration from within? As cabinet members, you must navigate the chaos and clarity of power. You are not only policymakers, you are the architects of a new American era. Will you uphold the Constitution, advance your own ambitions, or serve the will of an unpredictable commander-in-chief? The Cabinet is in session.

JACKSON ENGLAR-CARLSON
ChairHello delegates! My name is Jackson Englar-Carlson and I am beyond excited to be one of your chairs for this committee! I am a senior from Huntington Beach, California, double majoring in political science and public health, with a double minor in city planning and public policy. I have served as both a CD for the UCBMUN XXVIII Somaliland committee, and as a co-chair for last year's culinary committee, along with being an active member of the travel team. Politics are a big part of my life, and I am excited to have the chance to engage in one of the most controversial cabinets in recent memory with the rest of you. I look forward to working with you all as we drain the swamp and make the government work for the people.
Best,JACKSON ENGLAR-CARLSON
Chair, “Solving American Carnage”: the First Cabinet of Donald Trump

OLIVIA BRUNER
Crisis DirectorMy name is Olivia Bruner. I am a junior from Merced, CA, studying French, rhetoric, and urban studies with a minor in journalism. Growing up as a politician wannabe, I read any and all articles about the tumultuous time that was Donald Trump's first presidency. Given the time to reflect on the decisions made and in light of the actions in his second presidency, I look forward to seeing the innovative approaches you take to the problems thrown at you. Good luck!
Best,OLIVIA BRUNER
Crisis Director, “Solving American Carnage”: the First Cabinet of Donald Trump