Columnist criticizes lack of diversity in Trump’s cabinet


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During a Saturday MSNBC appearance, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin critiqued the homogeneous composition of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections. In conversation with host Ali Velshi, Rubin addressed the racial composition of Trump’s appointees, responding to visual presentations that highlighted both major cabinet positions and a broader, slightly more diverse group of nominees.

“Here we have a little bit more diversity in the slide that you’re showing, but the first one, which was the major characters, yes, it’s a thousand shades of white,” Rubin remarked.

Her commentary extended beyond diversity concerns to broader apprehensions about the incoming administration’s functionality during potential crises. She expressed particular worry about the administration’s readiness to handle emergencies such as terrorist incidents or health emergencies.

The Washington Post columnist took issue with Trump’s decision to employ a private company for cabinet vetting rather than utilizing the FBI’s services, suggesting this choice could lead to serious repercussions. She emphasized the importance of proper accountability measures, particularly when dealing with critical situations affecting citizens.

Drawing comparisons to historical political initiatives, Rubin referenced George Bush’s unsuccessful 2004 Social Security privatization effort, suggesting that Trump’s administration might encounter similar resistance. She predicted that Republican policy objectives could face substantial opposition both in Congress and from the public.

Rubin finished her analysis by discussing how existing political mechanisms might serve to moderate the administration’s more extreme proposals, presenting a measured assessment of the upcoming presidential term.