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Maxim Lott, a Special Assistant to President Trump on the White House Domestic Policy Council, acknowledged that domestic policy decisions are often made based on what “feels like a good idea,” without any formal cost-benefit analysis and, at times, without President Trump being directly involved.
Lott explained that White House officials regularly make decisions based on what they believe Trump would want, saying:
“I think I know the president well enough to say what he would say on this.”
He also admitted that certain policy proposals move forward simply because officials believe “the base supports it,” adding:
“There’s no cost-benefit analysis… it’s just like, ‘this feels like a good idea’ alright, just sign.”
Meanwhile, Benjamin Ellisten, a Budget Analyst Manager within the Executive Office of the President, reportedly said, “We have to get rid of Trump,” while also describing the president as “a madman.” Ellisten further claimed that his coworkers “can’t know” how he truly feels about the current sitting President of the United States. Comments were received from both Benjamin and Maxim.
When OMG approached Ellisten for comment, he appeared flustered and said he had “no idea what we’re talking about” before suddenly ending the call.
Lott responded to requests for comment by saying: “I went out with an individual l thought was a genuine person, but it goes to show how insidious politics and this city can be. Nothing I said was contradictory of this Administration and I remain fully committed in helping carry out its agenda.”
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"This individual has been placed on administrative leave while we conduct a review and investigation. He has no direct access to the President or Senior Staff, and does not work on the White House campus."
WHITE HOUSE CONFESSIONS: President Trump’s Special Assistant on the White House Domestic Policy Council Admits Advisors Make Decisions Based on What “Feels Like a Good Idea,” Says “There’s No Cost-Benefit,” Reveals WH Staff Independently Shape Domestic Policy Based on Their Own… pic.twitter.com/03zNK3MB3q
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) May 12, 2026
