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From Washington: President-elect Trump’s Cabinet Picks Court Congress

2024/11/23
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Key Insights

Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw his nomination for Attorney General?

Gaetz withdrew due to a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which made his confirmation unlikely.

Who was nominated for Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew?

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was nominated for the position.

What challenges did Pete Hegseth face during his confirmation process?

Hegseth faced concerns over his lack of managerial experience and allegations against him, similar to those that plagued Matt Gaetz.

How did the Russia-Ukraine war escalate with the use of U.S.-provided missiles?

Russia retaliated with a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile, deepening the conflict.

What does Ambassador Kurt Volker believe about Russia's ability to continue the war?

Volker believes Russia is in a weak military position and will likely need to end the war soon due to manpower, ammunition, and equipment shortages.

What is the potential impact of North Korean troops entering the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Volker suggests their impact is minimal but worries about the technology and political cover North Korea gains from Russia.

What does Kurt Volker suggest as a solution to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Volker proposes a fair and permanent peace agreement, possibly involving NATO membership for Ukraine, to stabilize the situation.

How does Kurt Volker view President-elect Trump's potential to end the war quickly?

Volker believes Trump has a good chance to end the war quickly due to Russia's weakened state and Trump's determination to push for a settlement.

What is the political future for Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky after the conflict?

Putin is expected to remain in power in Russia, while Zelensky's future in Ukraine depends on elections post-conflict, where he may not be very popular.

Chapters

The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney General and the challenges faced by other Trump nominees like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard in securing Senate confirmation.
  • Matt Gaetz withdrew due to a House Ethics Committee investigation.
  • Pam Bondi is now the nominee for Attorney General.
  • Pete Hegseth faces concerns over managerial experience.
  • Tulsi Gabbard's nomination may be tough due to her ties to Syria.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, President-elect Trump's first pick for Attorney General, former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), announced he was withdrawing his name from consideration for the position. Following the news, the President-elect nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the position instead. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reports on how Capitol Hill is reacting to some of Trump’s cabinet selections and discusses who else we may see hold positions in the incoming administration.

After President Biden authorized Ukraine's use of American made missiles into Russian territory earlier this week, some geopolitical analysts pondered whether this was to increase leverage for upcoming negotiations given President-elect Trump's victory, or whether this would escalate tensions. Former United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations and US NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker joins to break down this week’s developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. He also weighs in in on whether he believes President-elect Trump will be able to end the conflict shortly after he takes office in January as well as what President Putin and President Zelenskyy's political futures look like.

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