Staff Reports
In an impressive whirlwind of appointments, President-elect Donald Trump is establishing his economic, health care, and national security teams with a lineup that is raising eyebrows and rallying support. Among his key nominees is hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, a move that has been met with predictable outrage from Democrats, who seem to have a hard time wrapping their minds around economic success led by savvy business professionals instead of live-in-their-moms’-basement bureaucrats.
On the heels of this nomination blitz, Trump also named former White House budget director Russell Vought to reprise his role as budget chief. During just one hour on Friday night, Trump filled his Cabinet with names that promise to steer the nation towards prosperity, including appointing Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General and Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary. Clearly, there is no time to waste in assembling a team ready to get down to serious governance.
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Bessent’s impressive credentials, including working with George Soros prior to founding his firm, only seem to ruffle the feathers of those who can’t handle a successful economic agenda. While Democrats moan about catering to the “ultra-wealthy,” it’s hard to see how one can lead a nation if one doesn’t understand how to create wealth first. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham stepped up to commend Bessent’s history of real-world experience and intelligence, a refreshing change from the usual politics-as-usual rhetoric.
Addressing labor, Trump’s selection of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor has stirred some controversy. The Teamsters Union may not have endorsed Trump this time around, but many of their membership prefers effective leadership over divisive identity politics. Critics who see Ms. Chavez-DeRemer as a “tool of Big Labor” should perhaps consider the merits of a secretary who can actually understand and support America’s hardworking citizens.
On health appointments, the list grows more impressive. Dr. Nesheiwat, a strong advocate for preventive medicine, is joined by Dr. Marty Makary, known for his vocal opposition to unnecessary COVID-19 mandates, and Dr. Dave Weldon, a decorated veteran with extensive congressional experience. This lineup promises to cut through the bureaucratic red tape and restore common sense to public health. It’s clear that Trump is prioritizing medical professionals who value liberty and individual rights over the kind of soul-sucking regulations that have come to define the previous administrations.
And if that isn’t enough, Trump has made the strategic choice to bring back Sebastian Gorka to tackle national security, a domain that needs the no-nonsense approach he offers. With Gorka’s decades of experience, alongside smart picks like Alex Wong, the national security aspect of the Cabinet is being bolstered by proven talent ready to confront the challenges Americans face.
Ultimately, these appointments signal Trump’s commitment to running a Cabinet that can drive the country toward a truly prosperous future, grounded in pragmatic governance rather than identity politics or anti-business sentiments. While detractors can nitpick from the sidelines, the new administration appears set to rewrite the narrative of American strength and opportunity. It seems that under Trump, the nation may just be on the thrilling cusp of a renaissance in economic and social policy.
