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How Wrestlemania influenced Donald Trump’s cabinet picks

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Nov 20, 2024
James Orr, an Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Cambridge University and close adviser to J.D. Vance, joins to discuss the surprising connections between wrestling and Donald Trump's cabinet appointments. He highlights Linda McMahon's controversial educational policies and the troubling histories of other appointees, particularly regarding sexual misconduct allegations. Orr also dives into the ethical dilemmas senators face in challenging nominations, illustrating how personal ethics often clash with political expediency in Trump's unconventional administration.
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