Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard Are Bananas Cabinet Picks. But Don't Overlook Trump's Horrifying Choice for the CIA.
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President-elect Trump increasingly prioritizes steadfast loyalty over the qualifications or experience of his Cabinet nominees, which raises questions about their ability to effectively lead.
Nominees like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard exemplify Trump's selection criteria of loyalty, lacking relevant qualifications yet being favored due to their MAGA alignment.
The appointment of John Ratcliffe as CIA director and others like Kristi Noem for homeland security indicates Trump’s reliance on political allegiance rather than competence.
The trend in Trump's cabinet choices reflects a deeper political strategy of consolidating loyalty, even at the potential cost of experienced leadership in critical roles.
Read at Slate Magazine
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