The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: President-elect Trump's National Security Appointments
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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- The swift pace of Cabinet appointments under President-elect Trump reflects an unconventional approach, diverging from the typical vetting process for nominees.
- Controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth indicate a potential shift in governance strategies, raising ethical concerns and political turbulence.
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