Donald Trump has made his first major appointment by selecting Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, signaling the start of his second administration.
His proposed Cabinet choices are raising concerns, with many describing them as extreme and potentially dangerous. Meanwhile, the U.S. military, under Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, has assured that it will remain apolitical and follow all lawful orders during the transition. Trump's victory was largely attributed to mobilizing the Republican base and making inroads with traditionally left-leaning groups.
The political landscape remains tense as both parties prepare for the next phase of governance.
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Honestly, the biggest problem with this whole situation is that we’re putting so much power in the hands of a few people. Whether it’s Trump or anyone else, the government shouldn’t have this much authority over our lives in the first place. We need to focus more on limiting government power instead of worrying about who’s in charge of it!
The media's just freaking out because Trump is picking people who actually put America first instead of playing the swamp’s game.
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US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next Trump administration, avoid politics, Pentagon chief says
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told troops in a memo released on Thursday that the Pentagon was committed to an orderly transition to the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and that the military would not get involved in politics and was ready to carry out "all lawful orders.
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