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DBinSF's avatar

But also won’t T just name “acting” cabinet members pending appointment of a true person who never comes. By the way, the term “flagwife” is making its way.

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Bruce Lawrence's avatar

Correct. I don't think the Senate will confirm Trump's flagrantly unqualified nominees, but it won't make much difference because Trump will abuse recess appointments and provisions for "acting" officials, as he did in his first term.

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