Delayed this evening because of the Tyson vs. Paul fight… Netflix is buffering like crazy so I’m trying to not get any alerts…etc and just watch it as the feed comes in. Given the instability with Netflix, going live later than expected.
As usual, we have quite a bit going on in the politics. Media criticism and attacks are only getting started!
Outline for Political ASMR #5
- Appointees
- List of all known appointees to date
- Highlighting a notable additions
- Media response
- Liberal of the day
- Reflections on Mike Tyson Fight
- Your thoughts
Appointees – List of all known appointees to date
Here’s a list of Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments along with brief backgrounds for each individual:
- Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
- A U.S. Senator from Florida since 2011, Rubio is a prominent figure in foreign policy, particularly regarding Latin America. He previously served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and was a presidential candidate in 2016.
- A U.S. Senator from Florida since 2011, Rubio is a prominent figure in foreign policy, particularly regarding Latin America. He previously served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and was a presidential candidate in 2016.
- White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles
- A seasoned political consultant, Wiles has been instrumental in Trump’s campaigns, including his 2016 and 2024 runs. She is known for her strategic acumen and is the first woman to hold this position.
- A seasoned political consultant, Wiles has been instrumental in Trump’s campaigns, including his 2016 and 2024 runs. She is known for her strategic acumen and is the first woman to hold this position.
- Attorney General: Matt Gaetz
- A controversial congressman from Florida, Gaetz has been a staunch ally of Trump and is known for his ultraconservative positions. He previously faced investigations but was not charged.
- A controversial congressman from Florida, Gaetz has been a staunch ally of Trump and is known for his ultraconservative positions. He previously faced investigations but was not charged.
- Deputy Attorney General: Todd Blanche
- A lawyer and former prosecutor, Blanche gained prominence as Trump’s defense attorney during his criminal trials. He has a background in federal law enforcement and has worked with high-profile clients.
- A lawyer and former prosecutor, Blanche gained prominence as Trump’s defense attorney during his criminal trials. He has a background in federal law enforcement and has worked with high-profile clients.
- HHS Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- An environmental lawyer and member of the Kennedy political family, Kennedy is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has been an activist for public health and environmental issues.
- An environmental lawyer and member of the Kennedy political family, Kennedy is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has been an activist for public health and environmental issues.
- U.N. Ambassador: Elise Stefanik
- A congresswoman from New York, Stefanik is the chair of the House Republican Conference. She became known for her strong support of Trump and her role in various congressional investigations.
- A congresswoman from New York, Stefanik is the chair of the House Republican Conference. She became known for her strong support of Trump and her role in various congressional investigations.
- “Border Czar”: Tom Homan
- Former acting director of ICE, Homan is a veteran immigration official known for his strict enforcement policies. He has been a vocal advocate for border security and immigration reform.
- Former acting director of ICE, Homan is a veteran immigration official known for his strict enforcement policies. He has been a vocal advocate for border security and immigration reform.
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Doug Collins
- A former congressman from Georgia and Air Force Reserve chaplain, Collins has a military background and has been active in veteran affairs. He aims to improve services for veterans.
- A former congressman from Georgia and Air Force Reserve chaplain, Collins has a military background and has been active in veteran affairs. He aims to improve services for veterans.
- Defense Secretary: Pete Hegseth
- A former Army National Guard officer and Fox News commentator, Hegseth has been involved in veterans’ advocacy and has a strong conservative following. He has written extensively on military issues.
- A former Army National Guard officer and Fox News commentator, Hegseth has been involved in veterans’ advocacy and has a strong conservative following. He has written extensively on military issues.
- National Security Adviser: Michael Waltz
- A colonel in the Army and U.S. Representative from Florida, Waltz has a background in special operations and served as a defense policy advisor in the Pentagon. He is known for his expertise in national security.
- A colonel in the Army and U.S. Representative from Florida, Waltz has a background in special operations and served as a defense policy advisor in the Pentagon. He is known for his expertise in national security.
- Interior Secretary: Doug Burgum
- The Governor of North Dakota, Burgum has a background in business and technology. He focuses on energy policy and land management issues.
- The Governor of North Dakota, Burgum has a background in business and technology. He focuses on energy policy and land management issues.
- White House Counsel: William McGinley
- An attorney with experience in government and private practice, McGinley has worked on various legal issues related to the Trump administration.
- An attorney with experience in government and private practice, McGinley has worked on various legal issues related to the Trump administration.
- Solicitor General: Dean John Sauer
- A former solicitor general of Missouri, Sauer has a strong legal background and has argued significant cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
- A former solicitor general of Missouri, Sauer has a strong legal background and has argued significant cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Secretary of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem
- The Governor of South Dakota, Noem is known for her conservative policies and strong stance on immigration and border security.
- The Governor of South Dakota, Noem is known for her conservative policies and strong stance on immigration and border security.
- CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
- A former congressman from Texas, Ratcliffe served as the Director of National Intelligence. He has been involved in intelligence and national security issues.
- A former congressman from Texas, Ratcliffe served as the Director of National Intelligence. He has been involved in intelligence and national security issues.
- Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
- A former congresswoman and presidential candidate, Gabbard has a military background and has been vocal on foreign policy issues, particularly regarding military intervention.
- A former congresswoman and presidential candidate, Gabbard has a military background and has been vocal on foreign policy issues, particularly regarding military intervention.
- EPA Administrator: Lee Zeldin
- A congressman from New York, Zeldin has focused on environmental issues and has been involved in various legislative efforts related to energy and conservation.
- A congressman from New York, Zeldin has focused on environmental issues and has been involved in various legislative efforts related to energy and conservation.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel: Mike Huckabee
- The former governor of Arkansas and a prominent conservative figure, Huckabee has been a strong supporter of Israel and has a background in media and politics.
- The former governor of Arkansas and a prominent conservative figure, Huckabee has been a strong supporter of Israel and has a background in media and politics.
- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York: Jay Clayton
- A former chair of the SEC, Clayton has a legal background in corporate law and has been involved in regulatory issues.
- A former chair of the SEC, Clayton has a legal background in corporate law and has been involved in regulatory issues.
- Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
- Musk is a tech entrepreneur known for his work with Tesla and SpaceX, while Ramaswamy is a businessman and author focused on corporate governance and innovation.
- Musk is a tech entrepreneur known for his work with Tesla and SpaceX, while Ramaswamy is a businessman and author focused on corporate governance and innovation.
- Deputy Chief of Staff: Dan Scavino
- A longtime Trump aide, Scavino has been involved in social media strategy and communications within the Trump administration.
- A longtime Trump aide, Scavino has been involved in social media strategy and communications within the Trump administration.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser: Stephen Miller
- Known for his hardline immigration policies, Miller has been a key advisor to Trump on domestic and foreign policy issues.
- Known for his hardline immigration policies, Miller has been a key advisor to Trump on domestic and foreign policy issues.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs: James Blair
- Blair has experience in political strategy and has worked closely with Trump’s legislative agenda.
- Blair has experience in political strategy and has worked closely with Trump’s legislative agenda.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Personnel: Taylor Budowich
- A communications strategist, Budowich has been involved in media relations and messaging for Trump’s campaigns.
- A communications strategist, Budowich has been involved in media relations and messaging for Trump’s campaigns.
- Presidential Personnel Office Head: Sergio Gor
- Gor has experience in personnel management and has worked on staffing for the Trump administration.
- Gor has experience in personnel management and has worked on staffing for the Trump administration.
- White House Communications Director: Steven Cheung
- Cheung has a background in communications and has worked on various political campaigns.
- Cheung has a background in communications and has worked on various political campaigns.
- White House Press Secretary: Karoline Leavitt
- A former aide to Trump, Leavitt has experience in communications and public relations.
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Tyson fight – reflections
I don’t think it was going to be a real fight – Tyson clearly had something going on with his knee but didn’t want to postpone again. Regardless, he was getting fatigued too quickly. Looking at the volume of punches, Jake Paul throw more than double the number of punches. It was cool to see him out there again, but this was no where near a full fledged fight, just an exhibition.
I did like Jake Paul’s remarks at the end of the fight:
Of course this was a good portion of the evening as well:
