TRUMP'S PICKS PROVEN WINNERS FOR HIS CABINET

By DELL ARTHUR

            They are shaping up as the “A Team.”

            Soon to be inaugurated s President of the United States, Donald J. Trump is assembling what appears to be the most potent cabinet of modern times. As one of the most successful businessmen in current history, Trump is adding to his list of equally successful men and women in their own fields to join with him in making “America Great again.”

            Opponents and distracters to Trump’s picks are making loud their objections—and maybe they have cause, especially with the selection of Sen. Jeff Sessons as the new Attorney General. Their fear may rest in the knowledge that there will no longer be a firewall at the current Attorney General’s office now held by Clinton-Obama’s reliable cohort Loretta Lynch. Issues that would have been dead on arrival it Hillary had won the election most likely will be re-examined.

            Most notably the Federal Bureau of Investigation into Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Foundation continues to be scrutinized for illegal practices. In addition there is still the accusation of Hillary’s alleged “Pay to Play” during her stint as Secretary of State. It is a sure bet that if the FBI were to make a recommendation to prosecute on either grounds Sessons would be on board.

            And there is the matter of national security. The most recent selection of retired Marine four-star general James Mattis as Secretary of Defense couldn’t stir the fear of America’s enemies more. Mattis during his more than 45 year military service earned the nickname “Mad Dog” from his devoted troops and is regarded to be by Trump as a modern “Patton.” This alone makes him remarkable associates say and he has been a proven winner.

            But this is only the beginning of staffing the elect-President’s department heads.

            Starting off with the selection of Pernice Prebus who was chairman of the Republican National Committee as his Chief of Staff, Trump has tapped into the inner workings of the Republican Party in bringing unity to the partnership.

            The appointment of Congressman Dr. Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services is a blow to soon to be past president Barack Obama’s “affordable health care” that has proven a disaster to medical care. As a congressman Price submitted revisions to Obama’s “Obama care” for the past seven years without success. Now in the driver’s seat and with the aid of both President-elect Trump and a Republican congress and senate, major overhaul will most likely take center stage.

            The same can be said for education. Trump made an early promise to restore control of education to the states and local communities. His nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of the Department of Education is a blow to the American Federation of Teachers. She is determined to put the education of children first. As proponent of charter schools, DeVos believes that public education should teach not advocate. And this makes the teacher unions more than nervous.

And now Dr. Ben Carson made his decision accepting the job as head of the Housing and Urban Development post. One critic of his appointment is Democratic Nancy Pelosi. She said that Carson appeared to be lacking in knowledge of minority needs. She apparently forgets that Carson started out in life living in project housing in near poverty.

            Going down the line of cabinet picks are Governor Nikki Haley as Ambassador to the United Nations, Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation and is no newcomer to Washington D.C. She formally held the job of Secretary of Labor under George W. Bush, and by all accounts did a masterful job.

            But the biggest criticism has come from the Democrats at the selection of Steve Mnchin as Secretary of Treasury and Wilbur Ross as Secretary of Commerce. Those voicing objection claim that since both men come from Goldman Sachs they are tainted. However both have fortunes of their own and their business abilities are an asset to their new jobs. In addition they come to government rich rather than leaving government rich as the Clinton’s.

            But the job isn’t finished. There are positions still to be filled including Secretary of State (Romney?), Secretary of Homeland Security, (Sheriff Dave Clark?) and Secretary of Interior, (John Bolton?). In addition there are other cabinet positions open including Secretary of the Veterans Administration; Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Energy.

           

            Could any of these jobs interest the likes of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christi? The only problem with Christi is the recent felony conviction of two of his top aides over the “Bridgegate” scandal that he was allegedly associated with. Only time will tell if either one is selected.

            Regardless, both Giuliani and Christi have experience, loyalty and determination. It is a sure bet that both will be included in some position that will take advantage of their abilities.

            Once the cabinet selections are completed Trump will no doubt make his nomination of a Supreme Justice known. He has already said he wants s judge of the same caliber and philosophy as the late Justice Anthony Scalia.

            Looking over the list of those who have accepted positions in the Trump cabinet both critics and enthusiasts agree that the selections so far amount to a true “A-team.” So with four years to prove his appointments Trump will likely fulfill his promise to “Make America Great Again!”