Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cable News Clips

Rhiannon12866

(224,340 posts) Tue Dec 17, 2024, 11:41 PM Dec 17

Lawrence: Trump pick Musk hasn't promised to stop drug use which violates his top security clearance - The Last Word MSNBC [View all]

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell discusses the people Donald Trump wants to serve in his administration, they include Elon Musk, who The New York Times reports faces federal reviews over security reporting violations, Tulsi Gabbard, whose meetings with senators Lawrence says have “harmed” her chances for confirmation, Pete Hegseth, who had to promise to stop drinking if he is confirmed for Secretary of Defense, and Robert Kennedy Jr., a “self-described medical expert” for Secretary of Health and Human Services. - Aired on 12/17/2024.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Lawrence: Trump pick Musk hasn't promised to stop drug use which violates his top security clearance - The Last Word MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 17 OP

When they find the worst people in the world... sheshe2 Dec 17 #1

I think you've got it. That's what happens with someone without government experience like other presidents Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #2

You forgot... sheshe2 Dec 18 #4

You're right, I should have mentioned that. Jared's father spent time in prison, but TFG "pardoned" him Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #5

Yep...Jareds daddy. sheshe2 Dec 18 #6

Yup, TFG chooses his "cronies" whose only qualification is the assurance that they'll be "loyal" to him Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #7

If there is no one to enforce violations Figarosmom Dec 18 #3

As was said above, TFG thinks nothing of appointing convicted felons - like himself - for top government positions Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #8

Four years of absolutely unimaginable madness. Coming right up. calimary Dec 18 #9

I don't know about the rest of the country, but I'm sure not Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #10

You're WAY FAR from alone. calimary Dec 18 #12

You really think Figarosmom Dec 18 #11