Trump's Cabinet Choices Stir Controversy and Political Risks

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Chuck Todd discusses how Donald Trump is rapidly depleting his political capital by focusing on revenge rather than reform in his cabinet appointments. Todd argues that Trump's controversial picks, aimed at "owning the libs," may lead to instability and alienate voters who elected him not for his popularity but as an alternative to the Biden administration. Todd warns that Trump's approach risks overreach, which could erode his support as quickly as it did for Biden after the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Topics:nation#cabinet-appointments#donald-trump#governance#political-capital#political-strategy#politics
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