Trump 2.0 is tracked here.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new government agency focused on regulating federal spending. Announced November 12, 2024.
- and then this, DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency
- an acronym that is an apparent wink to the dog-themed cryptocurrency by the same name that started as a joke and skyrocketed after Musk promoted it.
Of course. You didn't think I would let this one pass, did you? LOL. Link here.
White House Counsel, William McGinley. Announced November 12, 2024.
Former intel director John Ratcliffe to head the CIA. Announced November 12, 2024.
Real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff, Middle East envoy. Announced November 12, 2024.
Pete Hegseth: Secretary of Defense. Reported by TNYT November 12, 2024.
Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary. Reported by TNYT November 12, 2024.
- reminder: Tom Homan is "border czar."
Nominee for Geico Rock Award 2024, Tom Nichols: Trump's picks are "loyalists."
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A Musical Interlude
Mass deportations.
It's just a matter of time.