Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and David Jolly are described as archetypes illustrating the adaptation of the political machine.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Ron DeSantis →

  American politician (born 1978)

  • Three separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Mon 17:40
  • Ron DeSantis signed the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act, which impacts historic properties in Miami Beach and involves FEMA flood criteria.Sun 16:00
• David Jolly →

  painter (born 1972)

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Donald Trump endorsed Ron DeSantis before the 2024 primary race, amidst a rivalry involving David Jolly.Thu 18:06
• The Florida gubernatorial race features Byron Donalds and David Jolly as primary contenders against Ron DeSantis.Aug 18