The DSR Network The Daily Blast: MAGA Dimwit Tommy Tuberville Blurts Out Awkward Truth About Trump, GOP
Dec 6, 2024
Amanda Marcotte, a political commentator for Salon, breaks down Senator Tommy Tuberville's candid admission that Trump should handle his own nominations. She discusses the backlash against Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, highlighting the GOP's struggle to approve him due to his controversial history. Marcotte also uncovers Trump’s attempts to build an anti-MeToo cabinet filled with misogynists, revealing how this strategy might be backfiring on Republicans and affecting their accountability.
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Tuberville's Accidental Truth
- Senator Tuberville admitted Trump should choose nominees, bypassing Senate oversight.
- This reveals what MAGA Republicans expect: automatic approval, not advice and consent.
Desire for a King
- Tuberville's statement suggests a preference for ceremonial roles over actual responsibility.
- Some senators likely disagree, wanting more power over nominee selections.
Republican Pushback
- Some Republican senators showed some spine by objecting to Matt Gaetz's nomination.
- Trump's team agreed to FBI background checks, but Hegseth's fate remains uncertain.