Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet
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Author: Dan Sally
Created: 19 Nov, 2024
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Photo by Gage Skidmore on Flickr
In his first term, Trump was accused of listening to Fox News more than his advisors. This time around, he appears ready to avoid that criticism by appointing a Fox News panel to his cabinet.
In this episode, we explore how Trump's picks - from Elon Musk to RFK Jr. - reflect a political system where Twitter followers matter more than expertise, how California Republican David Valadao keeps winning in a Democratic +10 district without becoming "Fox News famous," and what his success tells us about fixing our social media-obsessed politics.
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