Bulwark’s national affairs correspondent Mark Caputo told CNN on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments are like “ancient Rome,” likening him to being surrounded by “political gladiators.”
Over the past week, President Trump has revealed his picks for top Cabinet positions, and Democrats have reacted to some of them in extreme ways. CNN political analyst Asted Herndon wrote about “The Inner Politics of Manu Raju,” noting that Trump’s nomination not only forced Republicans to choose where their allegiance lies, but also how the candidates will be able to move on from UFC 309 in New York. He also mentioned how he became a star by appearing in the competition for the first time. City on Saturday evening.
“He flooded the district with these candidates and forced Republicans to choose. I think it’s interesting that he brought Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. to last night’s UFC event. Frankly. I think he’s given a supporter-based permission structure. He’s made people stars through this campaign,” Herndon said.
“He promised and he’s delivering on having people like this in key positions in this administration. For many of his supporters, that’s the point of voting for Trump,” Herndon added. “So I don’t think that’s the degree of voter enrichment that we saw on Tuesday. For many people, their support for President Trump was probably a rejection of the administration, and this is why they supported everything that President Trump said. I guess I didn’t think it was something I would do.”
During the UFC bout at Madison Square Garden, Trump made a grand entrance into the city after winning both the electoral and popular votes, and was joined by Kennedy and former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. , loudly cheered for Trump as the appointee of Kennedy and others. Billionaire Elon Musk followed closely behind. (Related: ‘Get a Grip’: Victor Davis Hanson pushes back on Democrats’ Trump hysteria, reminds listeners of Obama-Biden choice)
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Herndon went on to say that President Trump’s “hardcore” supporters would like to see a candidate like former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lead the Department of Health and Human Services. It highlighted doubts about whether some of the controversial appointments would be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. Senate. Caputo went on to call on the group to appear, noting that it sends a message to the Senate.
“And this place is just like ancient Rome,” Caputo added. “It’s like Republican Caesar the Conqueror heading into the Colosseum, with everyone cheering and political gladiators in tow. He’s not just enjoying the applause.”
“He’s sending a message to the Senate that says, not only are you having fun, you’re my people, so why don’t you fight? Because here I am. ” Caputo concluded.
After President Trump nominated Kennedy, former Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general and Fox News’ Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, Democrats and the corporate media have given their candidates a potential Criticized that he lacked experience in this position.
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