Trump Prioritizes TV Hosts in Cabinet Picks

President-elect Donald Trump is prioritizing television experience in his new administration, favoring individuals with a 'central casting' look. Key appointments include defense secretary Pete Hegseth, transportation secretary Sean Duffy, and U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, all of whom have Fox News backgrounds. Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former talk show host, has been nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reporting to health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Trump's approach, influenced by his reality TV past, has raised concerns among lawmakers regarding the lack of relevant experience among his picks. Democratic Rep. Jim Himes humorously remarked that the administration resembles a 'nuclear-armed reality television show.' This trend of selecting media personalities is consistent with Trump's previous choices during his first term.