Morning Wire Trump Staffs Up & Harris Campaign Debt | 11.12.24
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Nov 12, 2024 Explore Trump's latest cabinet picks focusing on border security and national defense. Discover the financial struggles of Kamala Harris's campaign, which is $20 million in debt. Tensions within the Democratic Party come to light as they face the aftermath of electoral defeats. Hear about the controversial immigration strategies that prompt heated debates about national security and asylum laws. The financial showdown between Harris and Trump reveals differing campaign strategies and internal conflicts within their parties.
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Trump's Cabinet Picks
- Trump's cabinet appointments include Susie Wiles as chief of staff, Mike Waltz as national security advisor, and Elise Stefanik as U.N. representative.
- Other key figures are Stephen Miller, Scott Besant, Tom Homan, and Lee Zeldin.
Homan's Controversial Past
- Tom Homan's appointment as border czar has garnered significant attention.
- Clips of his past exchanges with figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and his appearances on 60 Minutes and Fox News have resurfaced.
Harris Campaign Debt
- Despite record fundraising, Kamala Harris's campaign ended with substantial debt, causing criticism within the Democratic Party.
- Some blame mismanagement and lavish spending on ineffective ads and celebrity endorsements, while others point fingers at Joe Biden.