Its been a disorienting few weeks, but certain themes have emerged around Trumps selections.
Here are a few that weve noticed.
The children of the president-elect have always been a force in his political world.
Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
His sons, Don Jr. and Eric Trump, enjoy prominent positions as surrogates.
This time around, the familial sphere of influence is being expanded.
Trump has appointed at least three individuals with close ties to his family to government posts.
The president-elect has also nominatedCharles Kusher, the father of Jared Kushner, as U.S. ambassador to France.
These include TV presenter and snake oil salesmanDr.
Janette Nesheiwathas been nominated for the position of surgeon general.
Former Fox News host and cable news personalityMonica Crowleyhas been tapped for senior leadership at the State Department.
Incoming FCC ChairBrendan Carrwrote the chapter detailing proposed reforms to the commission he is not set to lead.
The conspiracy theory that it was is now a tenet of the Republican Party.
Trump has publiclyentertained the idea that vaccines are not safesince making the pick.
BILLIONAIRES
The United States is turning into an oligarchy.
The incoming administration is expected to prioritize giving the wealthy a tax cut while threatening entitlements.
The two men tasked with reshaping the government are billionaires.
One of them, Elon Musk, is the richest man in the world.
