The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: President-elect Trump's National Security Appointments
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Nov 16, 2024 Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, shares her insights on national security and legal issues from her DOJ background. They dive into Trump's controversial cabinet choices, exploring the implications of nominees like GAetz and Hegseth. The discussion raises alarms about qualifications and military ethics. Also on the table are the contentious recess appointments and the potential overreach of executive power, sparking a lively debate about the future of U.S. governance in national security.
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Rapid Nominations
- President-elect Trump is rapidly announcing cabinet picks.
- This deviates from the typical vetting process.
Cabinet Pick Categories
- Trump's cabinet picks fall into three categories: conventional Republicans, Trump loyalists, and wildcards.
- The wildcard picks, like Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, are causing alarm.
Noem's Extremist Rhetoric
- Mary McCord considers Kristi Noem less "normal" than other picks, citing her rhetoric and extremism.
- McCord also points out the challenging and mixed mission of the Department of Homeland Security.