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BumRushDaShow

(142,970 posts)
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:49 PM Nov 12

Donald Trump's Reported Cabinet Picks Spark Conservative Backlash

Source: Newsweek

Published Nov 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM EST


Some of President-elect Donald Trump's reported Cabinet appointments have sparked a negative reaction among some conservatives, with worries over the qualifications and viewpoints of those selected. While formal appointments have been limited so far, just one week after Election Day, the Republican's transition team has reportedly been working to secure people for top roles.

Among the rumored appointees are Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. "Kristi Noem simply does not have the expertise to be Secretary of Homeland Security during this border crisis and the failures at Secret Service," John Cardillo, a former member of the NYPD who frequently comments on the GOP on X, formerly Twitter, posted.

"She's never worked in law enforcement. Never worked for any of these agencies. And has no idea how things are supposed to run. Noem, who has been a governor since 2019 and previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011, has been a strong supporter of Trump, including the immigration policies he implemented during his first term in the White House.

During her time in Congress, however, she did not serve on any committees associated with homeland security. "I think some of these leaks are trial balloons to gauge reactions," podcaster Joey Mannarino posted on X. "That seems like a very odd pick."

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/trump-cabinet-appointments-reaction-conservatives-rubio-noem-1984684

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Donald Trump's Reported Cabinet Picks Spark Conservative Backlash (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Nov 12 OP
All these numbnuts should have thought JPPaverage Nov 12 #1
Gee, who woulda thought trump would pick unqualified cronies uppityperson Nov 12 #2
That ship has sailed, you ani. Marcuse Nov 12 #3
"Unqualified" is a prerequisite for a Trump hiree. NYC Liberal Nov 12 #4
DJT only hires the best people y'all. mwooldri Nov 12 #5
Who knew killing dogs would get you a cabinet post?? Only in a fascist administration. Comfortably_Numb Nov 12 #6
Let them self-destruct pfitz59 Nov 13 #7
Noem May Not Be The Worst Pick Either DallasNE Nov 13 #8
Trump picks spark performative objection Miguelito Loveless Nov 13 #9

JPPaverage

(577 posts)
1. All these numbnuts should have thought
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:35 PM
Nov 12

They should have thought about things like this happening when they blindly supported him.
I share their concerns, but fuck them.

NYC Liberal

(20,350 posts)
4. "Unqualified" is a prerequisite for a Trump hiree.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:30 PM
Nov 12

Also, the only opinions who matter are senators and they will rubber stamp whoeever he picks.

mwooldri

(10,415 posts)
5. DJT only hires the best people y'all.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:56 PM
Nov 12

The dog destroying governor is perfect for the job.

Insert sarcasm tag if you like.

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