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Trump’s top picks all have political experience

People said they voted for Donald Trump because he promised them change in Washington. He slammed Hillary during the campaign for being in politics for more than years. Really?

Then why this, from Politico: “He’s also expected to reward the band of surrogates who stood by him during the bruising presidential campaign, including Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani and Chris Christie, all of whom are being considered for top posts. A handful of Republican politicians may also make the cut, including Sen. Bob Corker for secretary of state or Sen. Jeff Sessions for secretary of defense.”

Newt Gingrich: 20+ years in politics. Rudy Giuliani: 16+ years in politics. Chris Christie: 17+ years in politics. Bob Corker: 14+ years in politics. Jeff Sessions: 35+ years in politics.

Please explain to me how this will be “change” in Washington?

Ann Buckley

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