Posted on 11/15/2016 8:23:31 PM PST by TigerClaws
Vice President-elect Mike Pence reportedly ordered the removal of all lobbyists from president-elect Donald Trump's transition team, The Wall Street Journal wrote on Tuesday night.
The decision was one of Pence's first since formally taking over the team's lead role. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was abruptly dismissed from the post last week.
Critics have excoriated Trump for including lobbyists, Washington insiders, and Republican Party veterans among his team, suggesting it contradicts the anti-establishment message that defined his campaign.
"[Americans] do not want corporate executives to be the ones who are calling the shots in Washington," Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said earlier Tuesday. "What Donald Trump is doing is that he's putting together a transition team that's full of lobbyists — the kind of people he actually ran against," she said.
The move capped a chaotic day for Trump's transition team. Former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who handled national-security duties, was ousted, as was senior defense and foreign policy official Matthew Freedman. Sponsored IT leaders hold the key for rapid company growth
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Pence has been a great choice. Hope rest of cabinet picks are up to this level.
I love it!!
Something’s wrong. I haven’t heard liberals complain yet.
LOL. Ousted!
Sucks to be Christie and Rogers.
Business Insider is a pro-Shrillary outfit. Who gives a flying eff what they say about anything.
These guys are true to their words in every regard!
Trump tweeted: “Very organized process taking place as I decide on Cabinet and many other positions. I am the only one who knows who the finalists are!”
Trending on Twitter now - #TthankYouObama. Here is my favorite post:
#ThankYouObama For being so inept that the Right now owns the
•Potus
•Senate
•House
•Scotus
Next 8 yrs will be awesome!
Christie isn’t up to Trump’s energy level....too much weight. I don’t think frequent drinkers will be tolerated either.
Don’t forget most of the governors too. Suck it up buttercups!
>> Pence has been a great choice
Not only a great choice, but perhaps the best choice.
Mike Pence has proven himself to be a brilliant and trustworthy teammate.
I have to say, I was lukewarm on Pence initially. I was very wrong. He was indeed the perfect pick.
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They CAN'T..... The 'leadership' played into his hand...
From Fauxahauntus
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said earlier Tuesday. "What Donald Trump is doing is that he's putting together a transition team that's full of lobbyists — the kind of people he actually ran against," she said.
If it was a 'plan', it was a great one....
Right out of Br'er Rabbit..
PLEASE, PLEASE, don't throw me in that briar patch
What a bold move by Mike Pence. I hope the sarcasm comes through. Trump is the one in control, all of these media outlets are bafoons and acting like they have any idea what’s going on at Trump Tower. The media is on a misinformation campaign. The problem is during the campaign we were constantly hearing from Trump directly so it was easy for those who watched him to call BS but right now he’s a bit busy so the media gets to shape the message. Don’t worry, Trump doesn’t like these people anymore than we do. I know people who come on FR are somewhat consumed with politics but you really should ignore the MSM (CNN, Fox, MSNBC, NYTimes, WAPOST type outlets. They are trash)
I agree, excellent move.
Breitbart is my news source these days.
Is that Hillary as Bandit ?
Why wasn’t this on CNN, Fox, MSLSD or any of the others...
Because they were going with the Media Matters spin instead:
Such and such has left the transition team. There’s chaos inside the transition. It’s like Game of Thrones - heads being chopped off. His 10 year old wants top secret clearance.
You think they give a shite about the truth? Read Wikileaks.
Agreed.
Pence was great during his freshman years, but thereafter somewhat disappointing. Old news...
Pence is an amazing asset to Trump, and the Country!
/s
my bad
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