What do you think about Trump's picks for his administration?

[noname223]

MIGA - Make Israel Great Again?

 

[noname223]

Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Simply lol.

Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for US attorney general?

Gaetz has been a controversial lawmaker and was until this week the subject of sexual misconduct investigations.

www.aljazeera.com

Tulsi Gabbard as Director for National intelligence

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's new national intelligence director?

The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.

www.bbc.com

After the first picks I thought maybe Trump's second term will be similar to his first term but after these picks...

Gaetz is really dangerous. As an American I would now be worried.

And Tulsi is a Russian puppet.

 

[daley]

Not living in the US, I don't care much about issues internal to the US.

I live in Israel. I would love the US administration to be more pro-Israel. But it is not at all clear IMO.

Other foreign relations may complicate things. It's not all clear how they
will treat Russia, which does have implications regarding Israel.
As far as I understand, Russia, that has forces in Syria isn't stopping Iranian assistance to Lebanon.
The current round of negotiations for a cease fire in Lebanon did involve meetings with Russian
officials. Things are pretty messy here.

Also, as Trump is interested in less of a leading role in international affairs, even being pro-Israel may eventually
lead to less support military or financial.

Things are way too early to know much.

 

[noname223]

JFK junior as health minister. Holy shit...the world laughs about the US especially China

 

[ZeroM24]

Regardless if its Trumps admin, Bidens or anyone elses - America has always caused immense suffering for themselves and everyone else. I honestly don't know why Americans even bothered to vote, its all very weird people on both sides that serve only their own interests. I know half of the country can be convinced that Harris would have been a saint just cause she smiles and laughs so damn much. I honestly just hate all politicians. There are no "good" countries, living standard is all about personal wealth, if you're not rich you are ultimately worthless in every country.

 

[John Kramer]

Most of Trump's picks were exactly what you'd expect if you're trying to protect the interests of the wealthy and powerful. It wasn't even subtle—appointing billionaires, corporate executives, and industry insiders to lead public institutions. Betsy DeVos, for example, was all about gutting public education in favor of privatization, while someone like Rex Tillerson, an oil tycoon, was in charge of foreign policy. These choices weren't about representing ordinary people—they were about making sure the system stayed rigged in favor of the elites.

It just shows how the state, no matter who's in charge, tends to serve the same class of people. Whether it's deregulation, tax breaks for corporations, or gutting worker protections, it's always about consolidating power at the top. It's a reminder that real change isn't going to come from politicians or their handpicked teams—it has to come from the ground up.

 

[NoPoint2Life]

JFK junior as health minister. Holy shit...the world laughs about the US especially China

I am in the US and this has been another looong week. He has selected people just as bad as him with absolutely no experience.
Side note- i'm genuinely curious as to how you became so involved with politics here.
I assumed you were American for a while and when you mentioned in a post you live in another country, I almost fell over. I guess our situation is so bad that it bothers people and other countries too!

 

[noname223]

I am in the US and this has been another looong week. He has selected people just as bad as him with absolutely no experience.
Side note- i'm genuinely curious as to how you became so involved with politics here.
I assumed you were American for a while and when you mentioned in a post you live in another country, I almost fell over. I guess our situation is so bad that it bothers people and other countries too!

In Germany many outlets also report about US politics. I was always fascinated about the US due to popculture. My favorite series and artists all come from the US. As a child I wanted to live there. But as an adult I realized many good things in the US are only a facade.

How did I come to politics in general? My mom and dad read the newspaper sometimes yellowpress at the kitchen table. And this is what politicized me.

 

[DarkRange55]

Infographic: Who Has Trump Tapped For His Cabinet?

This chart shows cabinet positions and presumed positions in the incoming Trump administration (2025).

www.statista.com

 

[noname223]

Infographic: Who Has Trump Tapped For His Cabinet?

This chart shows cabinet positions and presumed positions in the incoming Trump administration (2025).

www.statista.com

I suspect the guys from zerohedge are content with Trump's picks. Am I right?

 

[noname223]

Matt Gaetz withdraws from the office as attorney general.

Please Tulsi Gabbard next.

We have to hope in the GOP to avoid a complete and utter disaster. There are at least some people who are not complete sycophants of Trump.

But honestly a sex offender and junkie as attorney general. Well the establishment would not have liked it. lmao.

 

[NoPoint2Life]

When I read that online a few minutes ago, I was so happy. It's the highlight of my week lol

 

[DarkRange55]

I suspect the guys from zerohedge are content with Trump's picks. Am I right?

As I'd said, 9/10ths of their articles are total bs. I look for stories of interest.
60% of his previous administration's staff were ex-military. The Press Secretary was the goddamn lieutenant commander of navy. All the 4 star generals that he had. But the record number of vacancies and corruption and half of them are in jail now. This round is even worse, the most corrupt cabinet.

Epoch Times is another news source you wouldn't like…

Senators Signal Trump Nominees Gabbard, Hegseth Will Face Grilling in Congress

One Democratic senator said she needs to see the background checks on Trump’s incoming Cabinet selections.

www.theepochtimes.com

 

[DarkRange55]

Infographic: Who Has Trump Tapped For His Cabinet?

This chart shows cabinet positions and presumed positions in the incoming Trump administration (2025).

www.statista.com

His 2016 cabinet also had more billionaires and wall street executives than any other cabinet in history.
Some of his current picks:

• Scott Bessent, hedge fund billionaire
• (If you count this) Elon Musk, billionaire
• (if you count this) Vivek Ramaswamy, billionaire
• Pam Bondi, Amazon lobbyist
• Susie Wiles, corporate lobbyist
• Chris Wright, CEO of oil/gas corporation

also has a lot of TV picks like the Surgeon General who was on Fox and I think he wants Dr. Oz for something.

 

[DarkRange55]

Trump's cabinet may be 'China hawk' in name only, analysts say

Focus will likely shift from primacy to restraint, with efforts to avoid war

asia.nikkei.com