The best explanation for Trump’s nominations of Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard comes from Konstantin Sonin @k_sonin : they won’t be confirmed, but it’s Trump’s way of rewarding loyalty.
I quote: 1/
I quote: 1/
Tulsi Gabbard, former congresswoman (back then a Democrat) and veteran, is proposed for National Security Coordinator. Matt Gaetz, congressman, is nominated for Attorney General 2/
The reaction — shock and outrage, as these nominations are, to say the least, highly controversial. 3/
Gabbard has drawn attention not only for her views but for supporting Putin’s aggression against Ukraine in the early days of the war. Gaetz, meanwhile, has been surrounded by scandals, with questions raised about the age of the young women he was briefly involved with 4/
But in my view, all this noise can be dismissed; the Senate, whose approval is required, likely won’t confirm them. Republicans hold 53 votes, but two are openly opposed to Trump, and many “institutionalists” will ultimately vote against. 5/
It’s unlikely even to reach a vote — in the coming weeks, so much will surface that they’ll withdraw on their own.6/
Why is Trump doing this? I think it’s a show of gratitude for years of loyalty. He knows they won’t get through, but the honor of being nominated is recognition in itself.X
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