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Demovictory9

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Thu May 1, 2025, 02:50 PM Yesterday

'My dog is more qualified': Critics slam 'insane' rumors of next national security adviser

https://www.rawstory.com/who-will-be-next-national-security-adviser/

"Currently, a leading pick [to replace him] is Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is shepherding negotiations with Russia, Iran and Hamas in Gaza, according to the three of the people," reported Politico. "Other possible contenders include Trump’s top policy chief Stephen Miller, National Security Council senior director for counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka and Trump’s special envoy for special missions Richard Grenell."

The rumored replacements stunned many observers.

"If you’ll all excuse me I must return to my home world," said political science professor Daniel Drezner.

"I said Trump would find someone worse, but if he chooses [any of] these folks, it will be really hard to find someone worse than them when he fires them," replied political scientist Steve Saideman. "Worse than Grenell or Gorka?"

"They're gonna replace Waltz with... Witkoff?" posted author and editor Benjamin Dreyer. "Oh boy."
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'My dog is more qualified': Critics slam 'insane' rumors of next national security adviser (Original Post) Demovictory9 Yesterday OP
The point of Trump's unqualified appointments is to display his utter contempt for the US. n/t elocs Yesterday #1
Yep..and for attention. To stick it to us. To make.him feel powerful Demovictory9 Yesterday #2
The only qualification Trump cares about is fealty to Trump. Midnight Writer Yesterday #3
None of trump's appointees have been qualified LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #4

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1. The point of Trump's unqualified appointments is to display his utter contempt for the US. n/t
Thu May 1, 2025, 02:54 PM
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