Trump Announces Several Picks

Nov 13, 2024

Caitlin Collins, a CNN journalist covering President-elect Trump's cabinet developments, shares vital insights into the key appointments announced. Trump has picked Army veteran Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, stirring concerns about military leadership. The formation of a new Department of Government Efficiency aims to tackle bureaucratic waste but raises questions about the qualifications of appointees. Collins also touches on the implications of potential pardons for January 6th rioters, capturing the clash between political loyalty and accountability.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Impacts of New Appointments on National Defense

04:14 • 11min

Navigating Government Efficiency: Challenges and Opportunities

15:35 • 4min

Political Purges and Pardons

19:51 • 15min

Diverging Fates: Capitol Riots and Rising Anti-Semitism

34:43 • 7min

Navigating the Journey of Grief

41:29 • 6min