Oh, so now that there are some rather questionable characters nominated for Defence, AG and DNI, we should all pivot towards policy? While Trump is allowed to nominate loyal individuals who will toe the party line, that doesn't mean he can't nominate people with relevant competencies and aren't carrying some interesting baggage.
Gaetz -
What to know about Matt Gaetz, Trump's attorney general pick | AP News
His only experience with prosecution is to be subject of investigation.
Sen Mullin on Gaetz: “When he was accused of sleeping with an underage girl, there’s a reason why no one in the conference defended him. We all saw videos he was showing us on the House floor of girls he slept with & brag how he would crush ED medicine so he could go all night.”
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Gabbard -
Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard, accused of repeating Russian talking points?
No relevant experience and a compromised background. The 'Five Eyes' may become the 'Four-and-a-half Eyes', if the other four allies become reticent in sharing intelligence with her.
Hesgeth -
‘Who the f--k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s surprise Pentagon pick - POLITICO A former "Hey, YOU!" Captain*, with no relevant experience.
*In the Navy, we referred to Army Captains derisively as a "Hey, YOU!" Captain. A Navy Captain is equivalent to an Army Colonel.
You can wish for discussions to concentrate on policy, but you can't ask everyone to ignore the dirt. They come as a package. Regardless, they may be in for a rough ride during confirmation hearings. Time will tell.
