Trump’s Trade and Cabinet Picks: Navigating Political Tensions

Explore Trump's strategic appointment of Jamieson Greer as US Trade Representative, signaling a return to aggressive trade policies. Delve into the GOP's internal struggles over RFK Jr.'s nomination for Health Secretary and the Senate's pivotal role in confirming Trump's Cabinet picks. Plus, uncover the diplomatic fallout as Russia bans top UK politicians, highlighting international tensions. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the political maneuvers shaping the future of US policy and global relations.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/26/politics/jamieson-greer-us-trade-representative-trump/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/26/politics/rfk-abortion-gop-concerns/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/senators-determine-fate-trump-cabinet-picks-politics-desk-rcna181854
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ban-uk-politicians-angela-rayner-labour-party-kremlin-stop-list/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Trump names Jamieson Greer as his pick for US trade representative
(00:03:35) Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access
(00:06:29) The senators who will determine the fate of Trump's Cabinet picks: From the Politics Desk
(00:09:08) Russia bans top UK politicians over mean words