Posted on 11/17/2016 1:35:18 PM PST by heterosupremacist
NEW YORK (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump, a foreign policy novice, deepened his focus on national security Thursday, preparing to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after talks with Henry Kissinger and a possible contender to be his top diplomat.
Trump also rolled out new teams that will interact with the State Department, Pentagon, Justice Department and other national security agencies. The move is a crucial part of the government transition before Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
In Washington, Vice President-elect Mike Pence huddled with House Republicans on Capitol Hill and also planned to meet with Democratic leaders. Lawmakers said part of Pence's mission was to tell fellow Republicans that the transition effort was proceeding smoothly, despite reports of chaos and infighting.
"He just wanted to reassure that the team is working hard and they're working toward an agenda to do what's right for the American people," said Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Ohio.
Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said she expected initial announcements of Cabinet choices to come "either before or after Thanksgiving" and told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program, "It's Donald Trump and Donald Trump alone who makes the ultimate decisions."
Trump planned to meet Thursday in New York with Abe, his first get-together with a world leader as president-elect. He was also met with former Secretary of State Kissinger and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who is said to be among Trump's potential picks to lead the State Department.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling also were on Trump's schedule.
As he left Trump Tower, Hensarling said he and the president-elect had discussed tax and trade policies - and he left open the possibility of joining the administration.
"I stand ready to help the president in any capacity possible," he said.
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Abe for Labor Secretary.
Michael Moore for Health and Fitness Director.
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*Michael Moore for Health and Fitness Director.* HA! :^)
Kellyanne can talk circles around these MSM'rs - did those dummies even understand that she subtly exposes their jackassishness?
Japan should be fine, what we dont import or export to/from them they build over here. Thats more than we can say than quite a few American based companies.
I would hope Japan brings back the Goldwing production in America again. A new design, hire American workers.
Smart move...appoint Japan’s PM to the Cabinet.
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