After his stunning election, President-elect Donald Trump has been working nonstop to fill key administration posts with top conservatives — and no foreign policy post is more senior than the secretary of state.
According to senior Trump officials, Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has emerged as the favorite to serve in the prestigious position.
Although Giuliani has little foreign policy experience, the official said there was no real competition for the job as the nation’s top diplomat. However, a second official cautioned that John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, remained in contention for the key post. Both officials requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the process by name.
The New York billionaire also was considering tapping Richard Grenell as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a move that would bring some experience and diversity to his nascent administration. Grenell, who served as U.S. spokesman at the U.N. under President George W. Bush, would be the first openly gay person to fill a Cabinet-level foreign policy post.
The personnel moves under consideration were confirmed by people with direct knowledge of Trump’s thinking who were not authorized to publicly disclose private discussions.
Giuliani, 72, would be an out-of-box choice to lead the State Department. A former mayor, federal prosecutor and top Trump adviser, Giuliani is known for his hard-line law-and-order views. Bolton has years of federal government experience, but he has also raised eyebrows with some of his hawkish stances, including a 2015 New York Times op-ed in which he advocated bombing Iran to halt the country’s development of nuclear weapons.
A spokeswoman for Giuliani did not immediately respond to a request for comment about his interest in the job. But during an appearance in Washington late Monday, Giuliani said that Bolton would be a “very good choice” to serve as Trump’s secretary of state. Asked if there was anyone better, Giuliani replied: “Maybe me, I don’t know.”
Vice President-elect Mike Pence was expected to join the incoming president at Trump Tower on Tuesday to review “a number of names” for the incoming administration, according to spokesman Jason Miller.
“If the vice president-elect is getting together with the president elect to discuss names, I would say it’s getting serious,” Miller said.
The transition planning comes amid an intense liberal outcry from Trump’s decision on Sunday to appoint Steve Bannon to serve as his chief strategist and senior adviser.
President Barack Obama avoided any direct criticism of Trump’s personnel moves during a Monday news conference, suggesting that the new president deserves “room to staff up.” The outgoing president encouraged Trump, however, to embrace a unifying tone.
Meanwhile, Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone on Monday.
His transition office said in a readout that Trump “is very much looking forward to having a strong and enduring relationship with Russia and the people of Russia.” Trump has spoken in recent days with the leaders of China, Mexico, South Korea and Canada.
Trump is also weighing whether to select Michigan GOP chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel, a niece of chief Trump critic and 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney. She would be the second woman ever to lead the Republican National Committee — and the first in four decades.
“I’ll be interested in whatever Mr. Trump wants,” McDaniel told The Associated Press.
Do you think Guliani would make a good secretary of state? Comment below.
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Mr. Rudy would be better suited to be Attorney General or Director of Homeland Security. Gen. Flynn would be a better Sec. of State.
I agree, I think Rudy would be better as Attorney General and Trey Gowdy should be named to the Supreme Court.
I disagree Main Street. Rudi doesn’t really want the job. It is in some respects a step back. I think that the AJ should be a bit younger and highly focused. Trey Gowdy would be a good choice in my mind. As long as Trey starts prosecuting people, and spends less time on speeches. I know this is going to make me a bit unpopular as Trey is for the most part excellent and well respected. He just never gets anything done. Mind you as AG he has much more power.
Rudi has enough experience and smarts to fill almost any role. He is a great decision maker and a great team player. After the initial shock of hearing about this potential appointment, I realize now he would be just great as Sec of State. Honestly he has way more experience than the last five or six secs of state if you think about it.
Don’t blame Trey..too much opposition with Cuomo an others..
Trey Gowdy for Supreme Court
Trey Gowdy would be a great Court Justice. Over the next few years, the liberal Democrats will attempt to stifle freedom of religion and free speech. The liberals have the media on their side and are already trying for a coup. They will attempt to install a semi dictatorship in all ways. We need a Court Justice to block their ant-American legislation. Trey’s thinking is based in the US Constitution. He believes in law, not in this month’s flavor of the month opinion, or daytime TV mentality.
I agree and former Senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum knows all the international players as a member of the Foreign Relations Committee and is y pick for Secretary of State.
Trey Gowdy should be named to the Supreme Court? Now that’s something to consider, but also that of Attorney General to help drain the swamp in DC!
I have to agree Trey Gowdy would be an Excellent choice for the Supreme Court
I agree with you. I really do hope President Elect Donald Trump appoints Trey Gowdy to one of these two positions. I have followed Mr Gowdy for the last several years and he has proven himself to be a very competent adversary and very honest, a trait I fears is lacking it too many legislators.
The only thing I look at Trey Gowdy in a negative fashion is he, like all others in Congress, has never mentioned Obama’s constitutional eligibility. And being a British subject at birth is certainly not a natural born citizen of the USA.
Read at his “promo” article in 1991 when promoting his book “Dream from My Father” when he made note he was born in Kenya.
No Jeanine Pirro should. Trey Gowdy should be Attorney General.
Jeanine Pirro would be fantastic for some leadership position, AG, Homeland Security, FBI Director; yes, please put her in the mix. You can trust Judge Pirro.
Jeanine Pirro, Would be an excellent choice. She has more drive and STAMINA than the one who LOST,, Yes LOST her bid for President. She would put the boots to her hams.
Actually all the ones mentioned above are very capable of the positions in question.
President Trump,,, “Dam that sounds good” will fill the positions with THE PEOPLE in mind.
Thanks everyone for your help putting him in there.
LOVE YOUR THINKING!!
I agree
No way! No RINOs on the high court. While I’m immune to the team sports issue, I don’t want to see Gowdy anywhere but Congress and there are times I don’t want to see him there. He’s like Comey. He’s a RINO and ignores a lot while he’s competent to go after everything. The fact that Gowdy is a party guy and not the Constitutionalist is a great party guy, if you’re in the RINO party. I’m not. He should be kept where he is. He’s more than competent and there’s not a lot of that in Congress.
The high court needs someone in the mold of the founders, like Mike Lee or Mike Luttig. I’d have once said Cruz but he’s showed me that he won’t stand on principle, as he once said. He lost me when he endorsed trump.
Bolton is the guy when it comes to Sec. State! There is no better, more knowledgeable person available than Bolton. Except for Lee, there is nobody in Congress more valuable in any other place than where they are, now.
As for “draining the swamp”, the appointment of Rinsed Pubis is the exact opposite of that when you release a monster alligator into the swamp. Yeah, no!
How about Rep. Gowdy for AG?
Agree, very sound selection for these men to the said posts.
Oh that’s really good. At first I thought Gowdy for AG, but you are right …..Supreme Court is a perfect place for him! Great insight!
Newt should be Secretary of State
I agree with that, but I think Newt is retired officially from government service. He probably likes just being a political analyst for Fox News.
I agree, but if Giuliani becomes Sec of State, then Trey Gowdy should be Attorney General.
But the liberals are crapping themselves over Bannon and that says a lot. Lol
I agree
newt is the tops
For any position in intellectual capacity patriotism and good ol American values
Giuliani is perfect AG
Newt should close the Department of Education, and Ron Paul should audit the Fed.
Absolutely….Ron Paul or someone should audit the fed.
Agree Newt would be EXCELLENT and remember Trump did say in one of his speeches that Newt would be in his cabinet
Agreed.
I concur, Main Street. And Rudy should clean up the AG and FBI offices. And when time comes, appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the Clintons. Bannon should have been the Chief of Staff. I am afraid that Trump is appointing too many people who are old Bush people and Goldman Sachs people, and they will work against everything Trump promised. We desperately need a clean slate. It is very disappointing. But at least, Hillary is not the President Elect.
Bannon worked at Goldman Sachs …
Bolton for SecState or Nat’l Security Advisor
Rudi for AG
Ditto.
Rudy for Attorney General, Bolton for Secretary of State and General Flynn for Sec of Defense. I would definitely use Newt Gingrich as a close adviser too.
What president did Gingrich work under in the past?
Reagan, I think.
Who is Gen Flynn?? Does anybody know anything about him?
Lt.Gen Micheal Flynn is one of the best special ops men there was when in the military. He is a decorated soldier and very good at what he does. He was one of Mr. Trumps main advisors during his campaign. He has been with Mr. Trump almost from the beginnng.
I think John Bolton would be the better choice for Secretary of State, and Rudy for Homeland Security.
We want Trey Gowdy or Ted Cruse for Attorney General.
I agree 100% – Bolton has the experience of dealing with foreign leaders due to his time at the UN. He is one heck of a good guy, and a Trump supporter from the start. I like Rudy, however, feel we need someone with some foreign experience in this position. Flynn would be great for Sec of Defense, and Rudy for homeland security. I also like Sheriff David Clark, however, feel he should be an undersecretary maybe at DHS, until he gets his “political” legs under him. I like Newt, but feel Bolton would be better when you apply the old adage “more bees with honey than vinegar.” I think Mr. Trump has already gotten his list of SCOTUS potentials, and will probably stick with those, and we need Gowdy in the House right now. He could appoint Cruz, although I am afraid with a life-time appointment he may not stay as conservative as he wants to appear now when he has to run for re-election.
Newt has said he only wants to be on the sidelines, maybe an advisor of some sort but does not want position on the team or cabinet. He just wants to continue what he is doing and that is about all. Retired is what he likes I guess. But I agree with you about Flynn and Rudy. I do not know a lot about Bolton until just recently, so I cannot say, but I understand he would be good at SOS., as for Gowdy, I would love to see him in as a Justice, but like you, I believe he is needed in the House right now. Ted Cruz would be better at AG than as Justice.I do not know who is really the best for Justice. Rudy would be good there too, but he is getting on up there, so, even though it is curently a life time position, with Rudy, well, 10 years may be the life time span for him.I agree that Clarke needs to be used in there at some point. He is a good strong defender and would be great in DHS like you said. I wish Newt would take the SOS, but he turned it down when it was offered to him.
I agree that Bolton should be Sec. Sate–Rudy for Homeland Security, too. I wouldn’t want Cruz for Atty Gen.
I agree with you choices on this Carol Ann.. I have been thinking the same areas for him that he would be maybe best suited …
ditto,,,
Mike Huckabee would make a great choice for Secretary of State for the incoming Trump administration, Rudy Guiliani would make a great
Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security.
Great choices. I think he (RUDY) would be a great attorney General.
Mike Huckabee Secretary of state
John Bolton Ambassador
How about Donald Trump asking (just for fun) to Hillary Clinton? Of course, she will refuse it.
Donald does not listen to anyone! He knows everything better. He does not “need your advise! You will get the people you deserve!
YOUR DEAD WRONG HE ASK FOR ADVICE FROM MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING ME
At this point, what difference, does it make? ????. It will never be fun for the family’s that lost their beloved’s in Benghazi.
I think Rudy is a poor choice and he can be valuable in other places. I think homeland security is where he belongs.
I agree with “Main Street” that Mr. Giuliani would be a better choice as either Attorney General or Director of Homeland Security because the Secretary of State needs someone who is more versed in foreign affairs. A senator or representative, or anyone who is up-to-date in foreign affairs and familiar with the overseas “hot beds” would serve us better. Not the Mr. G could not learn this, but that someone else could “hit the road” running whereas he would have a learning curve before he could do that.
Attorney General would be the best fit for him !
I know very little of the General to make an opinion
I like Mr. Bolton sec. O, state and Mr. Mayor Rudy for attorney gen……and Gen. Flynn for homeland give him a rest…..let jim sit around for a change..
I agree. Mr. Guiliani knows the law and we need someone who would continue to follow the law as under Obama, things became very lenient and that is why we have all these problems.
I agree. I would make Guiliani Attorney General — NOT Secretary of State. I don’t think he’s a diplomat. But he’s a darned good lawyer. He’d also be good in Homeland Security.
Yes, to Giuliani as AG. No to Flynn. If you want Flynn, you might as well bring Powell back. No! No democrats and closet democrats!
YES, YES 1000 times YES! We need Rudy to do his racket busting tricks again to exterminate the Clinton Foundation. If there is someone better I don’t know who they would be.
Let Bolton do what he is good at and Giuliani do whey he is best at. – Trump knows not to get caught up in the peter principal.
It makes no difference where you put good people with integrity – they will do the right thing and Trump knows how to select people with skills. There is no need to second guess. When they talk about political experience they are talking about how corrupt a politician is. The longer someone is in politics the more corrupt activities they get involved in until we have another Hillaroid. It is better for new blood to not have past connections or debts to others. Rudy will do a better job when he can just say “f u” to a foreign government trying to manipulate him. I think Bolton has good judgement, but I want people that will stop the corruption. Just Trust Trump!
I agree. I like Rudy for Atty Gen. Seems to me he’d be perfect in that spot. The past two — Holder and Lynch — were nothing but “YES” people for Pres. Obama.
My choice for SOS (State) is John Bolton. Great experience in that area.
The speculation of Dr. Ben Carson for Secy of Education was interesting. Actually, I’d rather see they eliminate that cabinet seat entirely and hand the control back to the states and local communities. Do away with common core, and all the other garbage the kids are being feed by the NEA and Teachers Unions. Never did understand why that kind of power was given to unions to educate our students while unions stand more for indoctrination than education.
I like Dr. Ben as Secy of Human Resources,etc, or, if not that, then Surgeon General.
How about Sheriff Joe (AZ) for Secy of Homeland Security. Maybe we’d get something done there for a change.
Gov. Rick Perry (TX) for Interior Secy. Trey Gowdy for Inspection General. Scott Walker (WI) to head up the National Labor Relations Board.
Jesse Waters (Water’s World) to be WH Press Secy. That would be a hoot, if nothing else. Clint Eastwood to be Ambassador of the World.
I could go on for … well….maybe seconds!
And lets not forget Hillary. Recently, I read somewhere that the perfect job for Hillary would be as a White House maid. She’d have access to the WH, something she’s always wanted again, but with absolutely no authority.
Trey Gowdy for Supreme Court
I totally agree 100%. Rudy Giuliani should be Attorney General. Ben Carson should be Surgeon General and oversee the dismantling and replacement of Obamacare.
I have a novel approach. We elected President elect Trump to make these,decisions. Against all odds he got elected. He is the guy I want building his team. Not me and not any of the posters here.
I think as a New Yorker , he is a racist so he has never gone to Harlem avoided going to tennis since Dinkins open same. How could he be for all people when he was not for all in New York. Even his children dislike him.
Attorney General,or Dept. of Justice, Judge Jeannie Pirro , Or Rudi Gulliani, for FBI Director or Homeland Security or Dept. of Justice Rudi Gullianni ,Senior Advisor,Newt Gingritch,
Secretary of state, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, or John Kaisich, (too much travel for Rudi or Newt.) they need to stay in the Homeland.Dept.Human Services Agency , Dr.Carson, Dept. of Defense,Gen.Flint. United Nations advisor, Mitt Romney or Sarah Palin.Dept.of immigration,Marco Rubio.Defineityly appoint Mitt Romney to a cabinet position.
I hope Trump appoints someone with a military background as Sec. of State and Sec. of Defense. I find it more reassuring to have leaders who send folks to war to have at least been in the military. Not folks who got special deferments to keep out of the draft in the 1960’s.
I agree and I would add that there should be a constitutional amendment that requires that the president have some kind of military experience whether it be active duty, reserves or even the National Guard because as you say it’s more reassuring to have leaders who send folks to war to have at least been in the military. Since it’s the president who ultimately sends troops into war zones and puts their lives on the line that president had better know what it’s like to be sent off to risk his or her life in some foreign land.
Rudy have to Many skeletons in the closer he is dealing with the wrong people via his firm so please ny him find person WHO know the other part of world and May have military exp on hugger levvel NOT just AS gi
certainly…if he can tame nyc he will do well world wise..jacck
It sounds like Trump is being very aggressive in picking the right people for the right positions. He will come up with a broad range of people for his administration. This is great I can’t wait for him to be put into office.
Absolutely!
I believe The President elect and his advisers will make sound and learned decisions–Mr trump should select whom he wants!!
There is already a contrast between Trump, who is selecting skilled people, and Obozo, who selected people for positions based upon their ethnicity rather than their abilities. We have a government full of asss kisser know nothing corrupt liberal arts graduates. But what can you expect from a highly qualified “community organizer” and “Nobel Peace Prize” recipient. What a fkn joke.
There is already a contrast between Trump, who is selecting skilled people, and Obozo, who selected people for positions based upon their ethnicity rather than their abilities.
We have a government full of butt kisser know nothing corrupt liberal arts graduates. But what can you expect from a highly qualified “community organizer” and “Nobel Peace Prize” recipient. What a friggen joke.
We have a government full of but t kisser know nothing corrupt liberal arts graduates. But what can you expect from a highly qualified “community organizer” and “Nobel Peace Prize” recipient.
There is already a contrast between Trump, who is selecting skilled people, and Obozo, who selected people for positions based upon their ethnicity rather than their abilities. We have a government full of ass kisser know nothing corrupt liberal arts graduates. But what can you expect from a highly qualified “community organizer” and “Nobel Peace Prize” recipient. What a fkn joke.
Mr. Guiliani would be great in any position, but his experience would be better used as Attorney General.
Goody for AG or Supreme Court Justice.
Giuliani will also make a good AG.
Agreed.
Either selection “President” Trump makes Guilani or Bolton will be far better and much more effective than O’bozo the “Big Eared” Clowns Clinton and Kerry both as big a joke as he is.
Rudy should be attorney general,John Bolton is the best for Secy of state,general Flynn for Sec of Defense
Great choice! However, I think that he would be better as head of FBI or NSA!
Yes, I do think Rudy Guliani would be GREAT at any post he occupies!
Giuliani would be best at DOJ! Bolton as Sec of State.
Gowdy for Atty Genl. Bolton , Sec of State, Sheriff Clark, Homeland Sec. Chief
Giuliani would be better at Attorney General .Definitely not Sec of State. Whats the transition team & President elect Trump thinkng on this. They must have their reasons. Hopefully its not only quid pro quo
We need Rudy as Attorney General. A proven prosecutor to crack down on ISIS, Crime and Government Criminals.
Mr Trump needs to select a person with in depth knowledge of foreign affairs and the inner workings of the State Department. The State department is indeed a huge can of worms and he should avoid having a person in charge who has to learn on the job. Mr Giuliani is a terrific attorney, Law Man, and administrator. He is needed most at the Department of Justice. John Bolten is a proven diplomat and we need one right out of the gate.
Mr. Rudy Guliani is my number one choice for Security of State.I followed him when he handled 911 and also when he was helping to get Pres. Trump elected. He also has a great way of telling the people how different gov. things work.
I think Trump needs to select someone who has a Military background and who is highly respected by both Republicans and Democrats. I don’t Rudy is the right choice for this position
Mr. Rudi would be a bad choice. He is vicious , and has to many 19th century world views.
Sounds like my kind of guy.
Hey, you forgot he has no use for PC bullshit and progressive teachers poisoning our kids minds.
So that’s how he cleaned up New York!
Sorry, but due to his lack of global experience, giving the Secretary of State position to Guliani would be like giving a scalpel to a fifth grader and asking him to perform brain surgery.
Global experience is another term for knowing and owing – corruption. We’ve had enough of that. We don’t need much negotiation, we need balls to make things happen.
Anytime Mr. Guiliani spoke on Fox News about Islamic Terrorism, he knew his facts and got his point over. People listen to him because he is not a bullshiter or a mealy mouther.
We feel Mr. Giuliani would make an excellent Attorney General. We have a high opinion of Ambassador Bolton but were troubled several years ago when he proposed total defunding of the United Nations. It is essential that the Secretary of State share President Trump’s foreign policy views.
Well Trump has also talked about either getting out of the UN or just sharing the load fairly and not being responsible for the majority of the contributions.
So that is bad. The UN, as far as I am concerned, has about out-lived its usefulness. They seem intend on,if they can’t raise up third world countries, bringing all other countries DOWN to their level. They are not a world organization any longer – but a group of politicians with big heads and lofty ideas, if they can get someone else (usually the USA) to pay for it.
Rudy would be great at anything he did ! Trump knows what he is doing.
in my opinion Mr. Trump would be wise in selecting John Bolton as Secretary of State.
Hillaroid has lots of experience as secretary of state! Why not put her back in that position? LOL Send her to the war zone in Lybia with a sign on her back – “you can thank me for your misery”.
love it…..let’s do it
My request to Mr. Trump is that he rid the White House of every person serving there now,
in any capacity. That would be a big turnover but the transition requires unprecedented moves.
Leave no chance for leaking information to the public or press that would be inflammatory.
I am so wishing this, also.
I do not think Giuliani should be Secretary of State but would be great as Homeland Security or Attorney General because of his experience. Selecting Rudy would be criticized as favoring a crony as a payback. I don’t think Trump would be well served with Rudy as Sec of State. I like Bolton because he has the experience in foreign politics cy. Just because Rudy wants Sec of State doesn’t mean he’s best for the job! I want Trump to succeed and he doesn’t need more critics attacking him right now. It is time to move forward mixes ng experienced candidates with others new to government.
I think John Bolton would be a better Choice, he has Experience and puts America First.
Newt would be a better choice then Rudy for Sec. of State if he wants it. Definitely not Bolton! Rudy should be strongly considered for AG.
DOJ..AG…Bolton UN..Ingram press Sec ..Clark HLS..Grenell Abm . Sesssion State dept .
I agree with the above comment Attorney General for Rudy G. and Sherriff Clark for Director of Homeland Security and General Flynn Secretary of State or a new name to the media Corporal Max Rieske of Michigan for Secretary of State. Has tremendous experience with foreign policy Ben Carson for the Health position I hope Kellyanne Conway stays involved as well, she was so good at her job and keeping Mr. Trump on “message” but still letting him be the candidate we voted for in the primary at bit!!!
Thank you
Isn’t there a Protocol Director position for KellyAnne?
President Trump’s choice not ours!
With ya 100%
Stand with him now just like we did in the election/ Hey. we sent the cackling witch down the road didn’t we.
WRONG! GIULIANI is a “NATURAL” for AG, JUDGE NAPOLITANO for Supreme Court, and Sheriff Arpaio for DHS/ICE. FORGET the State Department! ABOLISH IT! That HOTBED OF COMMUNISM acting as a SEPARATE ENTITY OUTSIDE OF US GOVT OVERSIGHT has done NOTHING FOR THIS COUNTRY except to ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF THE “New World Order” PERIOD! And THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING!
Better yet Clark for DHS, Arpaio for ICE!
AN addition to my other comment I think Ted Cruz would be an excellent choice for Supreme Court pick. Just drain all of the BIG FISH OUT OF THE SWAMP FIRST!!!
Are you nutz? They have streets named after liyen’ Ted….”ONE WAY”
I wouldn’t trust that SOB to give me the right change for beer. – He wouldn’t even make a good bartender. let alone a judge!
TO MIKE —-YOUR RESPONSE IS GOOD—GOOD CHOICES , I AGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAID. IF THAT CAME TRUE WHAT A POWER HOUSE THAT WOULD BE. THEY ARE ALL GREAT GUYS THAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS. AMEN AMEN.!!!!!
First, read “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It’s the story of how Lincoln included adversaries in his war-time cabinet.
As for secretary of state, there’s a deep bench – but don’t exclude leaders like Lindsey Graham who’s been right on foreign policy far more times than wrong and visited the countries and war zones far more times than anyone.
LINDSAY GRAHAM???????? HE IS THE BIGGEST POLITICAL HACK OUT THERE! HE DID EVERYTHING TO SABOTAGE TRUMP ELECTION… I SAY NO!!
I say AMEN!
I agree!! I think Rudy would make a great Attorney General~ I still would pick Newt G. as Secretary of State; a perfect position for him with his knowledge and background. Also Trey Gowdy would make a great Attorney General! Homeland Security to General Flynn, DOJ Chris Christi? DOE Ben Carson, and get rid of the Department of Energy all together!!!!
In my last response I meant to say Colonel Max Rieske of Michigan not Corporal for Secretary of State, please correct if you are going to post my comment. Thank you
I would be fine if Guliani would be appointed Secretary of State, Attorney General or Homeland Security. His record in public service is impeccable and his patriotiism unquestioned. He would do well in any of the above capacities.
Between now and inauguration we will get a good idea of how good of a president Mr. Trump will be. Hopefully he will surround himself with a team of people highly qualified in their area of appointment. Our government works best when the president has a team of the best people possible. In the past some presidents have selected teams where they were the most competent person on the team. That may work great for their ego but it doesn’t work well for getting things accomplished.
Please correct email from [email protected] I meant to say Colonel Max Rieske of Michigan for Secretary of State NOT Corporal. Please correct if posting my comment. Thank you
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani would be better in the Attorney General position. Mr. John Bolton is better qualified as the Secretary of State
Why are we limited to existing aspirants rather than looking for someone who has serious exposure and knowledge in foreign affairs. It is an extremely important post and with Trump’s lack of exposure and the state of world affairs, post Obama’s fiascos in the world, it is imperative to summon someone seasoned!
Rudy Jiuliani would make a fantastic Attorney General (the very best), and Newt would fill the shoes best as Secretary of State . Bolton is also excellent, and should fill a position in the Trump Cabinet.
Great choices
Mr Giuliani would be better suited to be head of the FBI, Attorney General or Head of Homeland Security.
His experience and success is not in foreign policy but law enforcement I would prefer Mr Bolton.
yes why not can be worse than Clinton or Cary for tht mater.go trump.
Whatever happened to Gov. Christi he also would be a great attorney general.
Don’t know Gen. Flynn. Guliani would be awesome. So would Gingredge. This is all very exciting.
Trey Gowdy for attorney General & Sheriff Clark for Homeland Security & Giuliani for Secretary Of State, and we need Ben Carson in there to, but the rest Mr. Trump will make a good choice on who to put in there!
Trey Gowdy for Supreme Court
I believe Mr. Guliani was involved in 9/11, so no …
Yes, I think similar to Bolton he is tough and will not be manipulated.
Gingrich may deserve a chance to be Secretary of State. Much more a negotiator and more experienced politician than Rudy. And additionally it would be a great loss not to have Rudy as Attorney General.
Gowdy is in the right place at the right time.
Judge Jeannie is my top choice for a Supreme Court nominee.
Rudy would be great A.G. Newt should certainly be utilized, baggage, but brillant & articulate, very good @ anticipating consequences. Bolton excellent, just not exciting. Ted Cruz or Mike Lee for Supreme Court.
John Bolton has amazing knowledge, abilities, wisdom and understanding in dealing with ALL of the counties of the world. His historical knwowledge enhances his current knowledge of our world today . He would be he best if the best.
I love Giuliani but on world and international issues, Boltons’s abilities win hands down! I’m sure there are many other areas that Giuliani would be wonderfully suited for with his many abilities and super personsnality
Who ever the AJ turns out to be I hope they go after the Clintons and completely expose their whole operation so the liberals can finally see the light. Then fine them up the wazoo and make them pay for aid to Haiti, etc., where ever and who ever they have wronged in their dealings. No doubt that should clean out their deep coffers. Throwing them in jail does nothing. Throwing her in jail alone gives Billy-boy card blanch to “rape and pillage”. If they prove to the country, in a court of law, all the diabolical things the Clintons have done then maybe the country will settle down and have more faith in this brave new America Trump is about to rebuild.
PLEASE! STOP IT!! JOHN BOLTON??? DON’T HIS ADORING FANS REALIZE WHAT A 24 CARAT, NEO-CON. DRAFT-DODGING, WARMONGERING “CHICKEN HAWK” HE IS?
BUT, ON SECOND THOUGHT, PERHAPS THEY DO…PERHAPS, LIKE THEIR “HERO” THEY HAVE DUAL LOYALTIES AS WELL.
Today’s world and USA problems with CIA, FBI Homeland Security, etc. we need a strong Attorney General. Giuliani, I believe, would fit this job much better, and less stress from traveling and administering. I vote him, Attorney General.
General Flynn would be a better choice. Ginrich would also be a geat Secretary of State.
He would be a better Attorney General.
Today’s world and USA problems with CIA, FBI Homeland Security, etc. we need a strong Attorney General. Giuliani, I believe, would fit this job much better, and less stress from traveling and administering. I vote him, Attorney General.
My preference would be to see John Bolton as Secretary of State, Rudy Giuliani as Secretary of Homeland Security (especially since he’s not interested in the AG position), Richard Grennell back to his former position as U.S. Ambassador to the U. N., and General Flynn as Secretary of Defense. I think Newt Gingrich should be tapped for a very high level advisory position, as he knows how to navigate the labyrinth that is Washington, DC. The AG position could be filled with any number of very competent people.
There is huge leap between mayor of New York and Sec. of State. I also think age wise, Rudy is past his prime. Sorry fella’. I’m 87 myself and I’m not the hot shot I used to think I was.
Right now I’m so angry at what has happened to this great country I don’t care who the Atty General is or Sec of State. What I want to see is justice for all of us I want the Clinton’s prosecuted,Obama and his whole crowd jailed for Treason. If Mr Trump turns a blind eye to all the corruption then he is admitting its okay the crime spree is over we’re secure. He has a chance to really do great things but to end the corruption and correct the DOJ FBI IRS and most of the other well to do agencies is a must!! If Donald dowesn’t then he will be on the road to be another empty suit just like Obama the most hollow American? I’ve ever seen.
Good Luck Donald !!!
John Bolton would be my choice for Sec’y of State. Rudy would be my choice for Att’y General.
I agree with you Main Street. Rudy is a natural for the attorney’s position, and he would do a number on Hilliaty as his first assignment. LOL. Again I think Newt should be the Secretary, What does Donald need a “strategist” Bannon for? There again President Trump won his election on keeping us, the public off balance LOL.
I agree that Rudy would be better as attorney general and Bolton as secretary of State.
I am against Rudy for any such position and would prefer to have in only in an advisory capacity.
WHO EVER MR TRUMP CHOOSES IS OK BY ME
Giuliani for AG – maybe – but Secretary of State – no. Bolton far preferable.
My choice for Attorney General would be Giuliani, Sec. of State Newt, and any of the other of his picks for jobs in his administration will be fine with me. Except don’t give Cruz a job, he is still out to discredit Trump. Mitch McConnell has already said he and other Republican’s will not pass the term limits Trump wants. Get rid of him, and also Paul Ryan. They are playing nice right now, but when Trump gets in they will stab him in the back pretty fast. Nothing will get passed. They finally got on board, but weren’t happy about it. Remember Ryan is married to a devout liberal Democrat, and before marrying her dated a black Democrat, so I believe he leans toward being one. Trump said he would clean the swamp, they are part of it. He has two parties to worry about. The Soros Democrat’s and the Republican’s. Also, I’m hoping the Hollywood set will get out of our country as they said they would. I’d help pay for their ticket to maybe Syria, where they will have no rights at all. These people and the music people are nuts. Don’t know when they are well off. Let them be beheaded over in one of those countries. You know damn well they aren’t going anywhere and if they go to Canada, then make it possible they can’t ever come back to the USA to make a movie again, or perform on stage. Get rid of Beyoncé, Jay Z and Whoopi, and the rest of the people who can and will ruin our country. They should close down The View, now. Get her and her kind off TV for good.Also, fire Juan Williams on The Five, they fired Bob Beckel, so they can get rid of that jerk, too. Remember when he was fired from Republic Broadcasting for making a remark that seeing a Muslim in robes scared him, well he certainly has changed his tune now, when he blows off on The Five. He keeps belittling Trump for wanting to stop the Muslims from coming across our borders. I agree with Trump, they are letting Isis people in our country, and Obama’s administration is loaded with Muslims, telling him what to do, since he never knew anything about what was going on in our country, to begin with. He will go down in history ad the worst President we have ever had, but this is getting off the subject of Trump picking his cabinet. Hope he succeeds in giving the jobs to good people.
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Rudy should be appointed for Attorney General, Bolton for Secretary of State and General Flynn for Sec of Defense. Bolton has more experience dealing with foreign countries.
Mr. Ruby would be great as Homeland Security head. He would clean out CAIR & Muslim Brotherhood employees.
Why not put John Bolton back as UN Ambassador? He has OUR backs. Please consider Former Congressman
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen West for Dept. of Defense OR National defense adviser. We need a proven person of honorable and
knowlegable (sp) integrity for that position. None would be more qualified!
I believe Giuliani would be better as Attorney General – Bolton or Gingrich would be better suited for State. Why not ask the candidates what they would prefer?
Mr. Giuliani will be good in any capacity. He did a super great job in New York. I believe that he
will be even better as Attorney General with the kind of experiences he had. However, he’s SO
capable that I would let him choose which one HE prefers.
Thank You for asking my opinion. Mrs. Sonia Goldman
I think Mayor Guliani would be an excellent choice for Secretary of State. He and President Elect Trump are close and have a good relationship.
Damn straight i do, very strong leader, he was very good for NY, no matter what ppl may say about him, strong, tough, experienced, good judgement, smart.
I agree that Mr.Rudy would be better suited to be Attorney General or Director of Home Land Security .
I think it would make good sense to have an officer of the armed force for Secrtary of Defense. Rudy would be good for our homeland security. Please increase our military. God bless you Mr. President elect Trump!
Ted Cruz for Supreme Court, he is pro Constitution, as it is written. His Globalist wife is a question mark.
I have read all of the above comments and they were great! I’ve decided to put in my two cents’ worth, though, since some of you brought up points that I hadn’t thought of and I have a few of my own that I haven’t heard mentioned.
Sec of State definitely should go to Rudy Giuliani. Although he is a bit older and flying all over the world may be a bit taxing, I think he is soft-spoken (to disagree with someone above) yet carries a big stick. The world knows who he is from 9/11 and I think they have great respect for him. Bolton, on the other hand, I feel is too hawkish and too heavy-handed. That position essentially is a diplomatic one and I think Rudy would be the best fit.
I like the idea of Judge Napolitano as a Supreme Court Justice in the best tradition of Antonin Scalia. We can worry about the other vacancies as they become available although someone mentioned Cruz and I agree, he would be good.
Several have mentioned Sheriffs Clarke and Arpaio. Great choices! Clarke would be good as head of Homeland Security since he seems knowledgeable in many areas while Arpaio as head of ICE since he’s had a lot of experience at handling illegals.
Trey Gowdy would be good as AG. Young and gets to the meat of the matter.
I’m not too familiar with Bolton except as a Hawk and know virtually nothing of Newt.
i like Trey Gowdy also , very much.he would also be a terrific AG .
Rudy for AG, Newt for Sec. of State, Bolton for US Ambassador, Judge Jeanine for Supreme Court, Huckabee for Homeland
Security, Sheriff Clarke for FBI director, Allen West for Dept. of Defense
After reading all these comments, here are my thoughts: Ted Cruz, NO; any Democrats, NO; Dr. Ben Carson, Definitely YES; Sheriff Clark, Definitely YES; Mayor G. Definitely yes; Ex Speaker G. Definitely YES; Bolten, Yes; Allen West, Sec. Of Defense; Trey Gowdy, Definitely YES; Judge Judy, Supreme Court; Sarah Palin, Yes; Chris Cristi, Yes;
AND ANY OTHERS THAT DONALD and/0r MIKE agree with.
Yes, I BELIEVE Rudy Guliani would be a FANTASTIC appointment as SECRETARY of STATE!!!!!!!
Any reason why some positions held by two people as partners? Imagine Ron and Rand Paul working together to bring back the gold standard and a sound dollar?
I would so love that!
I would love to see NEWT as Secretary of State and Trey Gowdy as Attorney General!
Newt is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, although I do think he has changed somewhat. Remember we need to drain the swamp.
Giuliani will be fine as secretary of state, he ran NYC which is like running a nation and he had plenty of meetings with foreign officials but there should also be lots of competition in that spot. for attorney general however he had no competition at all,he would have been the best,the hot potato would have been to prosecute or not the Clinton foundation,that spot might then go to Gingrich,but we’re talking about experienced people with plenty of experience in government.we’ll be ok. i guess Giuliani would be there at State as a firewall for Trump and yes he will do a very good job.
Gowdy would be perfect for the Supreme Court.
I am of the belief that John Bolton would be best as Secretary of State and that Rudy would be better at something in law enforcement..FBI ..CIA ..or something of that nature. No question that Trey Gowdy should be head of DOJ ! And General Patreus should be given a pardon and brought back into the military. He’s too much of a good resource to waste. I believe that the NEA, the EPA and the IRS should all be abolished forever. Glean from Obannananocare anything useful and reasonable and trash the rest of it.
for sec of state, too many good ones out there, Giuliani,? Gingrich,? Bolton,? so many more. I would like to see Trey Goudy as Attorney General. For the Supreme Court I would like to see Ted Cruz
I would love to see Judge Jennie to be placed in as Attorney General!! I want to see the Clintons in Jail!! I also believe that Rudy Giuliani would make an Awesome Secretary of State.. Ben Carson Surgeon General and work with a General to straighten out Veterans Administration. . I lost my Uncle because of the long wait times just to see a Doctor . Sheriff Arpaio should be placed to be over ICE. Ban All Sanctuary Cities..
Meet would be the best Secretary !!! I hope that he will get it.
Ron Paul or Rand Paul for Secretary of State.
No, Secretary of Treasury!
Wyoming sheepherder
November 15, 9:14 pm
from the outside looking in, not a big financial supporter, but I have been tooten your horn ever since you threw your hat in the ring. I want to express my sincere congratulations to you Mr. Trump, Mr. Pence, Dr. Carson and your entire family and staff, I feel you have made a good call on Mr. Christie, as he seems to have some extra baggage that needs to be addressed. This is a personnel observation , if you have an opportunity to check out the Colorado Senate race, it was won by Michael Bennet (D) by a slim margin, partly because Mitch Montel pulled GOP funding from his race, if you folks could take a look at his platform and the planks as he is a retired Military Officer, thought you might have a spot in your awesome team for this gentleman, Darryl Glenn, thank you for your time, and may the Good Lord take a liken to you folks!!!!!!
President -elect Donald Trump is a man of good judgement and he has a very good panel of advisers who are in the transition committee and Guiliani is great candidate for the job and if he refuses it would nice if the committee consider Gingrich and Ronna Romeny McDaniel I think would do great job as RNC and her name being considered for the post
Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with Washington. For the past eight years, the Republicans & some members of the Democratic party have refused to work. The Republicans led by Newt Gingrich wanted the president to fail. The Democrats for fear of losing their seats in the house/senate. So much for patriotism. They were all therefore collecting their checks illegally. Gone were the days when everyone got together after the election “for good of country”. The talk against big government is a myth. If all the other levels of government get bigger, so will the federal government.
This so called movement is a smoke screen. Trump is about Trump. His talk about “draining the swamp” is a joke. Just look at his transition team. It starts with Chris Christie, Rudy Guliani & Newt Gingrich, all “damaged goods”. Their records speak for themselves. If Trump calls calls Hillary “crooked”, what would he call those guys? Don’t get me wrong, he is no better. Trump is on record saying Christie is crooked. Guliani became wealthy and famous because of 9/11. Gingrich was having an affair while heading the charge to impeach Bill Clinton for having one.
Let’s all get off the party band wagon and find folks of ethical and moral character to do the people’s work. Trump is as crooked as they come but right now, he is what we have.
President Elect Donald Trump will make his own decisions and I have all the confidence in his decisions. We elected him to save our Country and I am sure he will do what he said he would do. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN !!! We all have to have faith right now and wish Mr. Trump the best…..he will do what is best for our Country and get us on the right road again.
Nothing personal, but Ronna has been identified as being a niece of Mitt Romney. Someone up in the posts wanted new, but capable blood in the White House, and I agree with that.