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

Nov 23, 2024

Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations and NATO Ambassador, shares his insights on the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and the prospect of President-elect Trump playing a role in negotiations. Chad Pergram, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, discusses the fallout from Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from Attorney General consideration and Capitol Hill's reactions to cabinet selections. The two explore the implications of U.S. military support for Ukraine and the evolving dynamics of Trump's administration.

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Chad Pergram

Kurt Volker

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Quick takeaways

Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from attorney general consideration highlights ethical concerns and the need for careful nominee scrutiny in Trump's cabinet appointments.

The ongoing Ukraine conflict remains a crucial issue, with President-elect Trump's foreign policy indicating a possible shift towards negotiations amid dwindling Russian military capabilities.

Deep dives

Matt Gaetz's Nomination Withdrawal

The nomination of Matt Gaetz for the role of attorney general has been withdrawn amid ethical concerns, primarily related to allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Gaetz initially sought the position but faced skepticism from Republican senators, prompting doubts about his confirmation. His decision to step down was framed as a personal choice to avoid distracting the transition team during this critical period. This shift has placed Pam Bondi in a favorable position as a prospective nominee for the attorney general role.

Intro

2min

Gaetz Withdraws: Implications for Trump's Cabinet

8min

Debate Over Transgender Rights in Congress

4min

Escalating Tensions: Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. Policy Shifts

2min

The Ukraine Conflict and Military Strategies

10min

Military Assistance and Political Futures in Ukraine

6min

Insights on Foreign Policy and Ongoing Relief Challenges

2min

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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