From Fox News to The Real World, Trump Recruits From the Small Screen

Published On Nov 21, 2024, 5:06 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is appointing notable TV personalities to key positions in his upcoming administration. Dr. Mehmet Oz has been designated to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, while other TV figures like Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy are slated for defense and transportation roles respectively. This move signifies a continuation of Trump's reliance on media figures for governance, potentially impacting the political landscape and public policy formulation.

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