Trumps presidential picks and appointments.

As the presidential cabinet, Czars, and adviser picks are being announced, what are your thoughts?

 

As you saw in the other thread, my thoughts are essentially: "not great."

 

Do you have any knowledge of this man, other than he is a commentator on Fox? I doubt it.
Im sure that you will be disappointed that he will not promote DEI and placing in other policies that are weakening our military like Austin, under the direction of whoever has been running this administration.

 

I just find it ironic he'd install a literal mainstream media personality to lead the military.

I'm more afraid that's the extent of Trump's knowledge on him too...

The only saving grace is that he probably won't be around long given Trump's rotating door, scapegoat style of government... the previous record is just under 2 years by Mattis in this office under Trump. Let's see if this guy can beat it.

 

LOL! This is not 2016. It’s blatantly obvious absolutely you know nothing about Pete.

 

Certainly some headscratchers thus far for me. I was thinking DeSantis - DOD, Abbott - DHS and Haley thrown the UN bone. Huckabee, a former Baptist Minister, going to Israel made me do a double take.

 

I am of the opinion that you are not considering the entire purpose and thrust and Mandate that POTUS ELECT has been elected for, by The People.

DeSantis... why give up FL. by not letting him complete his Term and solidifying the Republican Base and probably allowing the appointment of an unknown to the Governorship, AND elevating the present stature of DeSantis and risk an unnecessary issue for the future Heir Apparent: the VPOTUS ELECT.

Abbott....why? I don't envision him possessing the ability to re-build the Military. That is the critical need NOW. He helps the Republican Base right where he is and exhibits a tendency of Bravado that would be a detriment . The azz in the grass grunt is the important issue here, not the Full Birds and the Stars.

Haley? Why? She was, at best, a chair filler, and was not of any benefit to The People in her somewhat (I am being generous) lackadaisical approach to the Mission. Her performance was equal to Clinton, at best.

Huckabee.... I am sure you would benefit by a targeted effort to re-assess his entire word thought and Deed on the subject of Israel and Zionism.

Your thoughts have a path of Forgive and Forget and throwing a peace bone with a Kissy-Face Huggy Bear added.

NO. THAT is the beginning of chipping away at the Mandate.

 

Abbott to DHS not DOD. Also thinking Burgum to DOE. DeSantis is more of a threat to the heir Apparent transcending from a governorship than Secretary of Defense.

 

Yes, I understand.

Maybe you don't. Might you be under the impression that the present Administration does not influence (read "strong arm') the Pentagon, via the DHS and the present woefully inadequate and Pentagon thwarting DHS Secretary? You would be incorrect.

Abbott did not fair well in his posturing and boisterous but ineffective diatribe against that woefully inadequate individual. Why would you believe he would be an improvement in the DOD Slot?

Is it possible that you think the National Guard is subject only to the Governor of the State, and that is why you assumed my commentary was not linked?

I already addressed your thoughts about DOD and DeSantis in that Slot.

Do you have an issue with the POTUS-Elect choice for DOD? I would be very attentive to your thoughts and reasons for any objection and/or hesitancy.

Truth in editing: adding my opinion of Burgum as DOE. No real objection, but DOE is and has been politically avoiding ...to the level of dismissing....the subject of nuclear power generation, and Burgum is not a choice I would proffer as capable of advancing this critical need.

 

Then you agree DeSantis would be a threat in any capacity to the Heir Apparent. I concur, and the POTUS ELECT is astute and will avoid any such silliness and unwanted and not needed distraction for the next 4 years.

 

I guess I don't understand. My impression is and thoughts are the present Administration will not be able to strongarm the Pentagon via the DHS with its present woefully inadequate and Pentagon thwarting DHS Secretary. As to being a threat to the Heir Apparent - just how many people have ascended directly from Secretary of Defense to become their party's nominee for president? The other issues you brought forward concerning DOD and DeSantis I agree with. Especially Rubio and being I don't know how Florida's governmental structure handles these types of situations.

No real Issue at this time with Hegseth except his experience seems a bit narrow.

 

That is the point....the present administration has allowed this time and again, (re. TX. Border 'defense") and Abbott has acquiesced repeatedly. I think we may be talking past each other.

As to Rubio, we are of the same mindset, because if the POTUS-ELECT placed both Rubio and DeSantis in the administration, FL. would be vulnerable to abandoning the Republican Party.

As to Hegseth, he is all about the azz in the grass grunt, give them a cigarette and a cup of coffee and they will march into Hell for you, if you speak their language.

That has been missing from the Pentagon hierarchy and the present administration for 4 years, and the same for the 8 years preceding the present POTUS ELECT first Term.

Hegseth will not be blinded by all those Stars, who may have been experiencing a partial memory recollection of being in the trenches as a Grunt. That should NEVER be forgotten, no matter the time of service or the Rank.

 

C'mon. Gaetz for AG is pretty unserious.

 

I expect the Senate to confirm everyone he nominated, but there's a glimmer of hope in the Senate Republicans rebuffing Trump to pick Thune as majority leader.

 

Of course you will use the Biden Cry of "C'mon".

Chief Clown educated you well, Clown Jr. Just sit back and enjoy the upcoming Party.

I think Corn Pop is the first target.....

 

You understand zip, Clown, especially the reasons for the original "endorsement". POTUS ELECT is now off the hook, so to speak.

Thune is fine with POTUS ELECT, and I would even suggest has his silent "Thank Goodness".

 

Trump doesn’t pick the senate majority leader. The senate majority does.

 

Why…. Please explain your reasoning. I’m really curious.

 

Yes. That is the mechanism by which they rebuffed him.

 

Exactly who did Trump endorse?