Trump’s temporary Cabinet and vacancy-riddled government
6 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s temporary Cabinet and vacancy-riddled government

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story originally published in January 2019. Washington CNN — The departure this week of President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary – who was subsequently replaced with another acting defense secretary – has underscored again the temporary nature of Trump’s cabinet. Inside the White House, Trump’s chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is also serving in an “acting” capacity. “Not OK with that,” Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford said when asked about Trump’s reliance on acting heads for his agencies. “Anytime you have an acting, they can’t perform all the duties that a Senate-confirmed appointee can.” Aides say Trump often polls a wide net of associates, friends and advisors to fill key roles in his administration, making the process of naming officials an unconventional affair.

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The Independent  

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The Independent  

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Salon  

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CNN  

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NPR  

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Huff Post  

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