Trump’s Cabinet picks worry Maher, some change needed

Daily Report November 16,2024

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During a recent segment, Bill Maher discussed Trump’s potential Cabinet picks, describing how voters seem to view Trump’s first term as one where the “deep state” hindered his disruptive intentions. Maher quoted Trump supporters’ perspective that while Trump initially aimed to be a disruptor, he was constrained like Gulliver by the Lilliputians, but now “the chains are off” with his new Cabinet selections.

Even the Bill Maher audience applauded Casey Means' notion that the Democrats neglected mentioning the chronic disease epidemic in America:
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The host proceeded to analyze several notable appointments, including South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for DHS and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Despite acknowledging Hegseth’s military service and prestigious education, Maher expressed concern about the overall Cabinet composition. He particularly highlighted Tulsi Gabbard’s potential appointment as director of national intelligence, noting the irony of previous accusations about her being a Russian spy. The host also mentioned Lee Zeldin’s selection to lead the EPA, highlighting the controversial nature of these choices.

While Maher recognized that outsider perspectives, like Hegseth’s, might prove beneficial for the Pentagon, he expressed reservations about certain appointments, such as Matt Gaetz as attorney general, suggesting this choice was primarily motivated by Trump’s personal interests.

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— Bill Maher (@billmaher) November 16, 2024

The discussion concluded with Maher expressing concern about the lack of counterbalancing voices in the proposed Cabinet. While he maintained his support for including outsider perspectives in government, he worried about the absence of moderating influences on Trump’s more extreme policy proposals.