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Trump Administration
« on: November 12, 2024, 08:06:40 AM »
Figured I'd start a new thread since the election is over, to cover the incoming administration. Direction, appointments, etc.

So far I have been happy with, or at least not had heartburn, over Trump's appointments. The first one that has popped up that I'm not sure of is Rubio for SECSTATE. Rubio has always seemed pretty establishment, even RINO to me. Maybe I've missed something, but I would have thought there were better choices available. I'm also not sure about Noem for Homeland Security Secretary. Her background (again, maybe I missed something) doesn't seem to align with that job.

I'm also hoping he doesn't *expletive deleted*it on the "big tent" direction he has been hyping, and gives Tulsi Gabbard a position that fits for her and that also energizes the voters that voted for him because of her and the other red pilled people that brought him big voting blocks. While nothing seems to be officially announced, RFK looks to be getting a job that will have the approval of the MAHA voters.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2024, 08:16:16 AM »
I nominate Brandon Herrera for ATF director
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2024, 09:03:39 AM »
Quote from: Ben on November 12, 2024, 08:06:40 AM
I'm also not sure about Noem for Homeland Security Secretary. Her background (again, maybe I missed something) doesn't seem to align with that job.


With the impending shut down of ATF, Fed.gov canine shooting will be moved to DHS?
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2024, 09:39:54 AM »
Quote from: dogmush on November 12, 2024, 09:03:39 AM
With the impending shut down of ATF, Fed.gov canine shooting will be moved to DHS?
I can't pull up Twitter at work, but people were talking about that yesterday and he was taking polls on what to do.  I need to look up Twitter links later.

"If I were to be considered for Director of the ATF, in my first 100 days I have a plan to hack, slash, and cripple that agency in ways it could never recover from.   

And when I'm done, I will ask President Trump to disband the agency entirely." 

If he did say that, it would probably mean he wouldn't be confirmed.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2024, 11:52:04 AM »
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I'm also not sure about Noem for Homeland Security Secretary. Her background (again, maybe I missed something) doesn't seem to align with that job.

I was just mentioning to SWMBO that Noem would not be a bad fit for a minor appointment, like Dept of the Interior or even further down as Director of Bureau of Indian Affairs. She already has a relationship with a few tribes.  >:D

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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2024, 06:00:35 PM »
I have some concerns that Trump is pulling people out of the Congress. I just hope the people he names are from states or districts where their replacements will be reliably conservative Republicans.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2024, 06:05:12 PM »
I heard he appointed a gnome to National Security. A gnome! He's seeing imaginary creatures now! This is the cognitive decline they warned us about.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2024, 06:14:12 PM »
Quote from: Perd Hapley on November 12, 2024, 06:05:12 PM
I heard he appointed a gnome to National Security. A gnome! He's seeing imaginary creatures now! This is the cognitive decline they warned us about.
That's for Homeland Security.

At least his chief of staff will be using devious and cunning stratagems for manipulating or persuading someone to do what Trump wants - in other words, her wiles.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2024, 07:36:07 PM »
It was announced a few minutes ago that Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense.

Hegseth is an Army veteran.

But, more deliciously... he's been a Fox News contributor and host for a number of years...

You know the reaction from the left is going to be... fun.  >:D
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2024, 07:39:14 PM »
Quote from: K Frame on November 12, 2024, 07:36:07 PM
It was announced a few minutes ago that Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense.

Hegseth is an Army veteran.

But, more deliciously... he's been a Fox News contributor and host for a number of years...

You know the reaction from the left is going to be... fun.  >:D

That is super unexpected. He seems like a nice guy, but I don't know about experience. He has done a lot with Veterans Affairs. I know he did at least a couple of tours in the ME and got out I think an O-4.

Also, if you want a better idea on who he is outside of his Fox persona, he just did two hours with Shawn Ryan:

https://youtu.be/DoN5ovwB8s4
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2024, 08:09:25 PM »
And it has been officially announced that Elon and Vivek will be heading the new Office of Government Efficiency.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2024, 09:04:20 PM »
Quote from: Ben on November 12, 2024, 08:09:25 PM
And it has been officially announced that Elon and Vivek will be heading the new Office of Government Efficiency.

I tbought I heard heads exploding.

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Re: Trump Administration
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Re: Trump Administration
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2024, 11:18:26 PM »
Quote from: Ben on November 12, 2024, 08:09:25 PM
And it has been officially announced that Elon and Vivek will be heading the new Office of Government Efficiency.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1856530955709587762
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2024, 08:10:44 AM »
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2024, 08:21:35 AM »
So far, Trump seems to be making some stellar appointments. I wonder who he'll tap for Attorney General. (Hmmm . . . Mark Levin is a lawyer . . . )
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2024, 08:56:17 AM »
He is acting more like a CEO in a major business acquisition than a president elect.
I like it so far.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2024, 09:27:12 AM »
“Trump’s picks are awful!”
Lol ok"

https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1856592660523311260
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2024, 10:40:03 AM »
I'm still not sure that Hegseth is the right choice, or that he's not a sacrificial lamb for the first round of confirmations for the person Trump really wants there, but holy hell lefties.

The left is complaining that defense lobbyists are unhappy with the the selection?!? The same defense lobbyists that the left always says (or I guess used to say) are enemies of the people? I say again, holy hell. The lobbyists should consider themselves lucky that he picked Hegseth instead of Gabbard, as she would stomp them into the ground.

https://twitchy.com/dougp/2024/11/13/politico-notes-defense-industry-lobbyists-arent-happy-with-trumps-nomination-of-pete-hegseth-n2403723
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2024, 10:47:11 AM »
Also, renowned expert on all things martial, Elizabeth Warren, has weighed in. This is the most "I stayed at a Holiday Inn" post ever.

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A Fox & Friends weekend co-host is not qualified to be the Secretary of Defense.

I lead the Senate military personnel panel. All three of my brothers served in uniform. I respect every one of our servicemembers.

Donald Trump’s pick will make us less safe and must be rejected
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2024, 10:50:13 AM »
Quote from: Ben on November 13, 2024, 10:40:03 AM
I'm still not sure that Hegseth is the right choice, or that he's not a sacrificial lamb for the first round of confirmations for the person Trump really wants there, but holy hell lefties.

The left is complaining that defense lobbyists are unhappy with the the selection?!? The same defense lobbyists that the left always says (or I guess used to say) are enemies of the people? I say again, holy hell. The lobbyists should consider themselves lucky that he picked Hegseth instead of Gabbard, as she would stomp them into the ground.

https://twitchy.com/dougp/2024/11/13/politico-notes-defense-industry-lobbyists-arent-happy-with-trumps-nomination-of-pete-hegseth-n2403723

It's all over X that he doesn't believe germs exist and hasn't washed his hands in over 10 years. Basically more anyone connected with Trump is scientifically illiterate and insane chatter.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2024, 10:57:36 AM »
Quote from: WLJ on November 13, 2024, 10:50:13 AM
It's all over X that he doesn't believe germs exist and hasn't washed his hands in over 10 years.

There's a couple of similar things I saw where they are noting statements by him, like that the US government creates and releases covid variations. I watch Fox and Friends every weekend. He said most all the things they are accusing him of saying. As jokes. There's plenty of video that anyone with half a brain can watch for context.

They have done this same thing with Trump. He tells some joke and they all blast it as a serious statement.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2024, 11:10:52 AM »
"It's all over X that he doesn't believe germs..."

And Adm. Rachel Levine doesn't believe in her own penis, so they're equal...
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2024, 01:21:33 PM »
Thune is the new Senate Majority leader. I don't recall much about him other than he and Trump apparently butted heads a lot the last time around but have since buried the hatchet. I think Trump wanted Rick Scott.
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