The Trump Presidency Is Going Great

Donald Trump is doling out temporary security clearances to staffers who haven’t even been vetted yet. Forget background checks—apparently, loyalty to Trump is the only credential that matters. Critics warn this practice risks sensitive national security information falling into unqualified or even dangerous hands. But hey, when you’re running a government like a reality show, why let minor details like vetting get in the way of casting? For those who may not have been paying attention, the last time this happened they requested names of spies and then we started miraculously losing spies.

Kash Patel is a deeply concerning choice to lead the FBI due to his lack of law enforcement experience, history of political entanglements, and actions that undermine the rule of law. The FBI requires a leader with extensive investigative and operational expertise, but Patel’s background is rooted in partisan politics rather than law enforcement. His involvement in attempts to discredit the Russia investigation and his promotion of baseless election fraud claims raise serious questions about his ability to lead an impartial and independent agency. Patel’s loyalty to individuals over institutions further erodes trust in his capacity to prioritize the FBI’s mission of upholding justice and protecting national security. Appointing someone with such a polarizing and politically motivated track record threatens the integrity and public trust in the FBI at a time when these qualities are needed most.

Well, when one circus act closes, another opens. After the cringe-worthy nomination of Matt Gaetz—complete with his personal baggage of allegations so grim they’d make a lifetime movie producer blush—had to be shelved, the spotlight has now shifted to Pam Bondi, an election denier with her own trail of questionable antics. Bondi, whose resume includes cashing big donor checks while conveniently shelving fraud investigations, is now poised to bring that same “integrity” to the role of Attorney General. If you ever wanted your justice system run by someone who could sell sand in the Sahara while insisting the 2020 election was a fever dream, you’re in luck. This nomination feels less like a new chapter and more like swapping one bad sitcom for another, with a cast change that keeps the drama, the headlines, and the collective facepalms coming.

In what is essentially his second act as president-elect, former president trump attempts to nominate pedophile matt gaetz to the nations top law enforcement job. The house ethics committee released the Matt Gaetz report and my is it a doozy!