Former White House Chief of Staff Claims Trump Will Be ‘Most Transformational President’ in U.S. History

Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, stated Tuesday that President Donald Trump is poised to become the “most transformational president” Americans have seen in their lifetime. Meadows argued that Trump has returned to Washington, D.C., determined to deliver results rather than rhetoric during an interview with Greta Van Susteren.

During the discussion, Meadows emphasized that Washington has long been characterized by excessive talk and a lack of action. He noted that Trump witnessed this dysfunction firsthand during his first term, particularly as the government seemed to make progress while he believed momentum had stalled.

Meadows described Trump’s second-term mindset as one focused on breaking patterns and achieving measurable outcomes from federal bureaucracy and Capitol Hill. “This time he is turning it upside down,” Meadows said, adding that Trump aims to ensure tangible progress and become the most transformational president in U.S. history.

The former North Carolina congressman highlighted Trump’s willingness to address contentious foreign policy issues directly with the public. He cited Trump’s response to questions about Venezuelan oil as an example of this approach. When pressed on how the United States should handle Venezuelan oil, Meadows noted that Trump stated: “just keep the oil.”

Meadows also addressed Greenland, stating he does not expect it to become part of the U.S., but emphasized Trump’s focus on ensuring the semi-autonomous Danish territory remains aligned with American interests rather than adversaries like Russia. He argued that a strong U.S. military presence could facilitate diplomatic solutions to secure Greenland as an ally.