In a move that has left many Americans scratching their heads, President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest round of cabinet nominations, a motley crew that some have likened to the infamous bar scene in Star Wars. From alleged sex offenders to crank doctors peddling questionable remedies, Trump’s picks have raised eyebrows and concerns across the nation.
A Wrestling Executive for Education Secretary
Leading the charge is Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for education secretary. While McMahon boasts a background in education, she is perhaps best known for her tenure as chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, where she once famously received a piledriver as part of a wrestling exhibition. This “antics,” as even the Daily Mail put it, has left many questioning her suitability for the role.
By comparison, Trump’s 2016 education secretary pick, Betsy DeVos, now seems like a paragon of virtue. DeVos, a billionaire advocate for redirecting public school funds to charter schools, barely squeaked through confirmation thanks to a tie-breaking vote from then-VP Mike Pence. But next to McMahon, DeVos looks positively reasonable, having had the decency to resign the day after Trump encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol.
Dr. Oz Takes on Medicare and Medicaid
Not to be outdone, Trump has tapped TV doctor and promoter of dubious weight loss products, Mehmet “Dr.” Oz, to head up Medicare and Medicaid. Oz, who has faced criticism for promoting pseudoscience and unproven remedies on his show, will now be responsible for overseeing the health care of millions of Americans. What could possibly go wrong?
Trump’s cabinet picks have been compared to a “battalion of bozos,” “beyond insane,” “feral lunatics,” and “the bar in Star Wars.”
– Various commentators
These nominations, which have yet to be confirmed by the Senate, have thrown more moderate Republicans into a surprisingly flattering light. Even Trump’s 2016 VP pick, Mike Pence, now seems like a beacon of normalcy compared to the current crop of contenders.
The Onion’s Satirical Bid for Infowars
Meanwhile, in a delicious twist of irony, the satirical news site The Onion has launched a bid to acquire conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ hateful website, Infowars. Jones, who spent years cruelly lying about the Sandy Hook massacre and encouraging his followers to harass grieving parents, was hit with a $1.5 billion libel judgment in 2022, forcing the sale of Infowars.
Backed by Sandy Hook families, The Onion aims to use its acquisition of Infowars to mock Jones and his followers into oblivion. However, in an 11th-hour legal filing, Jones and a rival bidder he’s affiliated with are attempting to halt the sale, claiming it was “rigged.” A final hearing is set for Monday, but not before Jones staged a photo of himself removing a sink from Infowars HQ, an apparent jab at Elon Musk’s similar stunt when he bought Twitter.
Speaking of Musk, who saw fit to restore Jones’ Twitter account, one wonders what evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins was thinking when he recently described the billionaire as “someone who has the welfare of the world at heart.” Indeed.
Controversial Author’s Questionable Past
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
The magazine’s romanticized framing of the sordid tale, which carefully avoids terms like “child welfare” and “pedophile,” has raised almost as many eyebrows as the revelation itself. It seems that even in death, some men’s legacies remain untarnished by their predatory behavior.
Zuckerberg’s Cringeworthy Gift to Wife
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
The magazine’s romanticized framing of the sordid tale, which carefully avoids terms like “child welfare” and “pedophile,” has raised almost as many eyebrows as the revelation itself. It seems that even in death, some men’s legacies remain untarnished by their predatory behavior.
Zuckerberg’s Cringeworthy Gift to Wife
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
In other unsettling news, it has come to light that the late author Cormac McCarthy began a sexual relationship with a vulnerable 16-year-old girl when he was 42. According to a Vanity Fair exposé, McCarthy met the teen, who was living in foster care, and proceeded to start an affair with her while hiding the fact that he had a wife and son her age. He then apparently mined her life for his novels.
The magazine’s romanticized framing of the sordid tale, which carefully avoids terms like “child welfare” and “pedophile,” has raised almost as many eyebrows as the revelation itself. It seems that even in death, some men’s legacies remain untarnished by their predatory behavior.
Zuckerberg’s Cringeworthy Gift to Wife
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
In other unsettling news, it has come to light that the late author Cormac McCarthy began a sexual relationship with a vulnerable 16-year-old girl when he was 42. According to a Vanity Fair exposé, McCarthy met the teen, who was living in foster care, and proceeded to start an affair with her while hiding the fact that he had a wife and son her age. He then apparently mined her life for his novels.
The magazine’s romanticized framing of the sordid tale, which carefully avoids terms like “child welfare” and “pedophile,” has raised almost as many eyebrows as the revelation itself. It seems that even in death, some men’s legacies remain untarnished by their predatory behavior.
Zuckerberg’s Cringeworthy Gift to Wife
In lighter news, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has once again showcased his unique approach to gift-giving, presenting his wife, Priscilla, with a “personalized” version of the song “Get Low” by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz. Zuckerberg, who famously marked their marriage by gifting Priscilla a giant green statue of herself tethered to a tree with tinfoil, collaborated with rapper T-Pain on the track, which he proudly shared on Instagram.
While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the cringe-inducing gesture serves as a reminder to Zuckerberg’s 15 million followers that even tech moguls struggle with the age-old question: What do you get the woman who has everything?
As the nation grapples with a cabinet that seems to have sprung from the pages of a dystopian novel, one thing is clear: We are living in strange and unsettling times. With alleged sex offenders, pseudoscience peddlers, and wrestling executives vying for top government posts, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve stumbled into a real-life version of the Star Wars cantina. One can only hope that, like the film’s heroes, we’ll find a way to navigate this bizarre and treacherous landscape and emerge victorious on the other side.
