Former Vice President Mike Pence is on record praising President-elect Donald Trump’s early Cabinet choices, saying he’s “very encouraged” by the appointments so far. Trump’s been moving fast since his decisive win over Kamala Harris, stacking his incoming administration with experienced conservatives who embody the “America First” philosophy.
At The Dispatch Summit in Washington, D.C., Pence noted that Trump’s selections so far are “conservative men and women who I believe will serve the country well.” You won’t see anyone in this crew cowering to the left’s soft rhetoric. Pence added, “Conservatives need to understand that we’re part of a broader coalition. Now, we need to do our jobs.” Classic Pence, calling on conservatives to keep their eyes on the prize.
One name that’s generating plenty of buzz is Senator Marco Rubio, reportedly Trump’s top choice for secretary of state. If you thought Rubio was tough before, just wait until he’s wielding the full weight of U.S. foreign policy. According to insiders, Trump could change his mind, but Rubio is currently the front-runner. The real appeal here is that Rubio won’t be tiptoeing around China, Iran, or any other global threats. Imagine that: a secretary of state who actually defends American interests.
In national security, Trump tapped Representative Mike Waltz, a retired Green Beret and firm believer in “Peace through Strength,” to be his national security adviser. Waltz knows what it means to stand up to America’s enemies and won’t be offering any “strategic patience” nonsense. That’s the kind of no-nonsense leadership the country has been craving.
Then there’s Tom Homan, returning as the “border czar,” a move that practically guarantees action on border security that isn’t just for show. For DHS, Trump’s bringing in South Dakota’s Kristi Noem, another tough-as-nails leader who’s no stranger to standing up to the left’s open-border agenda.
Trump’s also breaking some ground here, naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff—the first woman in that role. That’s right: Trump gets things done and shatters the glass ceiling while the Democrats are still spinning in circles. Pence called the GOP Senate victory a “great start,” which means a Republican majority to support Trump’s team and policies, so get ready for a real reset in Washington.
This lineup has Democrats trembling, and for good reason. Trump’s Cabinet will be more than just ceremonial; it’s about putting power in the hands of leaders who actually care about America. Pence summed it up perfectly when he said Trump is building a team based on “input from all sorts of different sources.” That’s how real leadership works. No wonder the left can’t stand it.
