John Stoehr on why Trump is appointing monstrosities to his cabinet:
"Among liberals, the discussion seems to be limited to the absurdities each of these people brings to governance as well as the dangers they pose. 'Yes, shake your head at the seeming absurdity of these picks,' wrote MSNBC’s Jen Psaki. 'But don’t stop there.'"
https://www.editorialboard.com/trumps-cabinet-nominees-are-a-sign-of-totalitarian-drift/
@wdlindsy Among the other reasons listed here, such picks serve as a loyalty test, especially for the majority’s senators.
@JYeo18 Yes, you're right.