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Neocons are natural allies of Hillary and the fascist wing of the Democrat party. Like Hillary, neocons support state control of the economy - on a global scale and are the beneficiaries of corporate largess. The only difference between Neocons and Hillary is that they tend to be social conservatives which she is not. Problem is, Mr. Trump, a capitalist and therefore an anti-fascist, is not a strict social conservative either.

This leaves Hillary an opportunity to co-opt the neocon elites who have traditionally supported the Republicans. I think Trump has two options. He can either let them go, along with their money, access to media and academic talent (useful in an administration) or he can attempt to compromise with them.

The neocons are open to this. Their continual (somewhat sniveling) calls for him to "prove" he is a conservative is neocon speak for "throw us a bone here. Show us you'll protect our privileges and those of our corporate patrons if you are elected." I think listing he picks for judges, all social conservatives, was one important step in the right direction but they want more. Fortunately, it's a negotiation and Mr. Trump is better at that than either Hillary or the neocons. And all he really needs to do in neutralize them until the election.