Cabinet experience

[George K]

Someone on X posted about Biden's cabinet, and the expertise in the areas to which they've been appointed. I already commented elsewhere about Becerra's qualifications for HHS...

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Xavier Becerra, HHS - not a doctor, he’s a lawyer, ex-attorney general of California

Jared Bernstein, Chair of Council of Economic Advisors - not an economist, Bachelor’s degree in music, masters in sociology

Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary - no transportation background, Mayor of Indiana, “pothole Pete”

Mayorkas, DHS Secretary - no security background, lawyer, Asst U.S. attorney, Obama transition team

Jennifer Granholm, Energy Secy - no energy background, Michigan Governor

Gina Raimondo, Commerce Secretary - No trade background, Gov of Rhode Island

Deb Haaland, Interior Secy - New Mexico Congressman

And just for kicks…Bill Nye, the environmentalist “Science Guy” — no background in environmentalism or science, he’s a mechanical engineer and comedy writer

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This is not to say that Trump the First's nominations were any better - I'm too lazy to look it up. But, going back to Obama, Bush the Lesser, etc., is this any different?

[jon-nyc]

Yeah. It is.

[89th]

It's different, but he was elected to shake things up, so be it.

I'd be more concerned if I were a nominee as there are strong odds I will absolutely denounce Trump and be enemies within 4 years. Possibly, jail.

[Renauda]

@George-K

But, going back to Obama, Bush the Lesser, etc., is this any different?

Might be. Trump appears hell bent on firing all the mandarins who in past, administered the departments and agencies in addition to advising the rookie cabinet appointee in charge. Time will tell how it all shakes down.