2024-11-10 02:48:00
The two top Republican politicians Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley will not be part of the future government of US President-elect Donald Trump. The 78-year-old announced this on his Truth Social platform on Saturday (local time). Trump is expected to announce further personnel decisions in the coming days. On Friday, he appointed his previous campaign manager, Susan Wiles, as chief of staff in the White House.
Wiles is the first woman to hold this important position. Trump recently picked up the pace when it came to putting together his government team. “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join the Trump administration, which is currently being formed,” he said on Truth Social. He continued: “I have enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously and would like to thank them for their service to our country.” During the election campaign, Trump spoke of the “best minds” in the country that he wanted to bring to his side for his second term in office.
Pompeo and Haley were key employees of Trump’s administration during his first term in office from 2017 to 2021. The 60-year-old held the office of Foreign Minister from the end of April 2018. The 52-year-old was appointed US ambassador to the United Nations by Trump in 2017. In the race for the Republican nomination, she then challenged her former boss, which he didn’t like at all. She was initially considered the most promising opponent, but after her withdrawal she expressed her support for Trump.
Pompeo had been considered for the post of defense secretary. Last summer, the former CIA chief presented a plan for military support for Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression. Among other things, this provided for more arms exports and tough measures against the Russian energy sector. Pompeo’s ideas were in clear contrast to Trump’s statements during the election campaign, who had repeatedly expressed criticism of arms deliveries to Ukraine.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the current US government under Democratic President Joe Biden wants to deliver more than 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks. Citing an unnamed insider, the newspaper writes that the delivery is intended to cover Ukraine’s needs for air defense systems for the rest of the year.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Jane Doe on Trump’s Cabinet Decisions**
**Host:** Welcome back to our political segment. Today, we’re diving into President-elect Trump’s recent announcement regarding his administration and his decision not to include prominent figures like Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo. Joining us is political analyst Jane Doe. Jane, thank you for being here.
**Jane Doe:** Thank you for having me!
**Host:** So, let’s get right into it. Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo won’t be part of his cabinet. What do you think this means for the Republican Party moving forward?
**Jane Doe:** It’s a significant move. Both Haley and Pompeo are well-respected figures within the Republican Party, and their exclusion signals that Trump is moving away from conventional party lines. This could reshape the party dynamics, especially as he assembles a team for his new administration.
**Host:** Interesting. What’s the significance of appointing Susan Wiles as chief of staff, especially considering she’s the first woman in that role?
**Jane Doe:** Susan Wiles’ appointment is indeed historic and represents a shift towards a more inclusive administration. This choice could help Trump appeal to a broader voter base, as he balances traditional Republican values with a fresh perspective. It also indicates that he might prioritize loyalty and operational effectiveness over previous allegiances.
**Host:** Given these decisions, how do you see Trump’s administration shaping up in the coming months?
**Jane Doe:** It’s still early, but if Trump continues to prioritize loyalty and aligns with more populist figures over establishment Republicans, we could see an administration that is very much in line with his original campaign promises. I anticipate further surprising personnel choices that could transcend traditional GOP guardrails.
**Host:** Thank you, Jane. This has been enlightening. As we await more announcements from Trump, it will be fascinating to see how his team unfolds.
**Jane Doe:** Absolutely. It’s a pivotal moment for U.S. politics.
**Host:** Thanks again for joining us! We’ll keep an eye on this developing story.
