He ultimately directs everything on the executive side of the federal government.
After his loss, he replaced a bunch of DOD people with loyalists.
e: which is why he needs to be removed from office immediately if American democracy is to survive.
They've accomplished at least some of their goal. There will be no certification today. The entire building will need to be thoroughly swept of fascists, and then swept for bombs. And decontaminated.
Trump's Presidency needs to end today.