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The real reason Trump picked a sex fiend, dog killer, and anti-vaxxer for his cabinet (www.inquirer.com)

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Summary

Donald Trump’s recent cabinet picks, including controversial figures like Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signal a deliberate effort to upend norms, bypass accountability, and impose a new reality on American governance.

By ignoring FBI background checks, exploiting legal loopholes, and sidelining Congress, Trump aims to consolidate power, destabilize democratic institutions, and govern unilaterally.

This strategy echoes authoritarian tactics, where truth and law are manipulated to serve power.

Critics warn of a growing “kakistocracy,” threatening U.S. governance and fostering public disorientation and disengagement.

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[–] normalexit@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

I imagine a dimly lit room with Steve Bannon and Roger Stone telling Trump with a grin "pick Gaetz, that will really piss off the libs". Then he smiles, thinking he's the big man making all this happen, as he takes another bite of his McDonald's.

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