Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle dissect the troubling trend of former President Trump appointing underqualified loyalists to vital government roles. They argue that these so-called "D-list" appointees—lacking both credibility and expertise—are dangerously dependent on Trump’s authority, weakening institutions and opening the door to corruption. Maggie and Jim provide some absurd examples—like a FEMA director unfamiliar with hurricane season and an IRS official unable to interpret basic law. All this erodes the functionality, accountability, and credibility of government. There is a clear warning: this is not just political dysfunction—it’s an authoritarian strategy. And it demands a response. Principled conservatives need to break their silence and help protect the integrity of democratic institutions before it’s too late.

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