By KEVIN SCHOLLA
President-elect Donald Trump has begun assembling his cabinet posthaste after a smashing victory. His choices are sending shockwaves throughout the political swamp and beyond.
From Elon Musk to Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s picks have been just the right people for the job and, as Democrat Sen. John Fetterman put it, “God-tier kind of trolling.” However, there is one glaring omission from Team Trump 2.0.
When Trump first announced his outsider bid for the White House, he was met with skepticism. Conservatives, in particular, questioned his intentions, positions, and chances. He was looked at as a sideshow at best and, at worst, someone who would peel away support from Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Enter the Mama Grizzly.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin helped put Cruz over the top in his initial U.S. Senate race in Texas when she endorsed the little-known Tea Partier in 2012. Because of that relationship, many expected Palin to back Cruz for president in 2016. Instead, the only GOP woman to ever appear on a national ticket went rogue and stumped for Trump. While Palin’s bold move was met with some resistance in the GOP, those who could think outside of the box gave Palin’s nod to Trump some deep thought. Most conservatives concluded that if Palin says Trump is OK, maybe Trump is indeed OK. Other endorsements would follow. The rest is history. He steamrolled through the 2016 primaries and then toppled Hillary Clinton to win the presidency in one of the most shocking political results in history. Trump, an outsider, beat a bunch of D.C. insiders, thanks largely in part to Palin, the ultimate outsider.
Trump did not, however, include Palin in his first cabinet and team of ambassadors afterward. Curious, to say the least, considering Trump spoke very highly of Palin while he was campaigning. During an interview on The Palin Update on Mama Grizzly Radio, he even addressed the idea of having Palin in his administration directly.
“One of the reasons I have such respect for Sarah–first of all, she is a great person,” Trump said. “One of the things I admire so much about her is that she took so much nonsense, lies and disgusting lies–she handles it so well. She’s tough, and smart and a great woman.”
Trump said he’d pick Palin’s brain and perhaps consider her for an official position in his administration. “I’d love that,” he said. “She really is somebody that knows what’s happening.”
Though Palin was never brought on board, her support and love for Trump did not waver. Unlike the rest who have been on-again, off-again Trump backers, Palin has never backed down. She has been a steadfast ally through it all.
When she ran for Congress in 2022, Trump backed her and spoke on her behalf at a rally in Anchorage, Alaska. The compliments toward each other continued to flow. There has been zero public animosity between these two. Yet Palin is still shut out.
Shunning Palin is nothing new. Not unlike Trump, many have a hard time sharing a stage with her. Just like Trump, Palin is honest and keeps her promises. That isn’t always appreciated, especially when it comes to the establishment types. Palin and Trump are wildly popular. They both get things done. They both serve for the right reasons. Palin is authentic, so she frightens the weak. Certainly, she doesn’t frighten an alpha like Donald Trump, right?
Republican beta boys like Chris Christie, Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush and the rest of them have not only been anti-Trump over the years, they’ve also been anti-Palin. That’s about as good an endorsement as you can get. So, why isn’t Palin getting that call from Trump?
The first Trump presidency was a good one. Heck, we could even afford groceries back then. There were no new wars, gas prices were low, and girls played sports against other girls. The one major negative of the Trump years, however, was the association with slimy politicians like Mike Pence and John Bolton. But those days are gone now.
The reasons for bringing in Sarah Palin are numerous. Her talents and background are vast and versatile. Energy Secretary and Secretary of Interior seemed like perfect fits. Those two positions, however, have already been offered to Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, respectively. Disappointing. Yet, Palin could still be given something, right? Ambassador to Canada or another country would be in her wheelhouse. A Palin comeback story would complete Trump’s comeback story.
So, why should Trump tab Palin for a position? Here’s a breakdown:
Sarah Palin is capable: Palin’s successes have truly been remarkable. She has shined as a governor, a mayor, a councilor, a chairwoman, a TV host, a mother, and a grandmother. Trump’s agenda is strengthened with a strong woman like Sarah Palin in the mix.
Sarah Palin is the ultimate patriot: She loves our country. She understands that America is exceptional because of liberty. She respects our flag and our founders. She is a constitutionalist. Trump can rest easy knowing a patriot like Palin would always make decisions with the country’s best interests in mind.
Sarah Palin is loyal: She has never, ever wavered. When Palin is in your corner, you have the best behind you. Whether it’s personal relationships or political partnerships, Palin can always be counted on. After years of fighting off turncoats and phonies, Trump could use a real one like Palin in his proverbial foxhole.
Trump said he would: It doesn’t get more basic than this. Trump won this past election largely because he is a man of his word. Promises made, promises kept. Trump has continuously kept his word unapologetically. Trump said he would love to have Palin alongside him. Just do it.
It’s in the interest of the country: People feeling a sense of relief and happiness right now are in that state of mind because they genuinely believe that Trump will do what is right for them, the God-fearing, law-abiding Americans. Palin would only enhance that endeavor.
They share a kinship: No two people in the history of U.S. politics have been mercilessly, relentlessly, and viciously attacked like Trump and Palin. Trump knows that he was done wrong by so many. He stayed the course and returned to prominence. Now, he can have a hand in getting Palin vindicated for all she and her family have endured.
Woke heads would explode: This isn’t why you make an appointment or a decision. Clearly, a president must select the right people for the right jobs. This is the best of both worlds. Palin is the perfect person for America. That’s the cake. The fact that the ladies of The View and their ilk would go bananas over any sort of Palin appointment is the very, very sweet icing on top.
Most of Trump’s appointments and picks thus far offer reason for optimism. But none are Palin, who was MAGA before it was cool.
Trump and Palin are the two most trustworthy and honest politicians of our generation. They are more powerful together. It’s MAGA time. Make Alaska’s Grizzly Ambassador. Or something, at least.
Kevin Scholla is an accomplished writer, announcer, host, and coach. He has been featured on CBS, ABC, Breitbart News, The Hockey Writers, and numerous other outlets. Follow him on X at @kevinscholla.
DOA. The same rhinos who were a hard no against Gaetz would go against her.
Agreed. Plus Sara is a quitter. She’s Alaska’s Kardashian.
HUGE negative on that idea. Sarah Palin is a self-centered, megalomaniac with few creds to offer. A quitter, a spoiler, a publicity hound, a rather dumb woman. She would be a big liability for Trump, not an asset. And yes, she is an *SS.
Ohh hell no.
Perfect. Yep. She is poison.
Nah..We’re good up here..she showed her true colors when she split the GOP vote and allowed PelTOOLa to win..
Not just no…but 100% NO!
She handed a winnable race to Peltola. Her time has long passed…go away Palin.
I am a devoted Begich supporter. However, I must admit Palin got more votes than Begich in 2020… making it his technical obligation to concede to her. That said, its also true Palin would have never beaten Peltola. I spoke to many conservatives voters who would never vote for Palin under any circumstances. Her negatives are too high. Her case is similar to Gaetz. Even though he would be a wonderful AG to clean house, he would never get approved by the establishment RINOs.
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oh dear god NO!!!
Cringe! God help us!
RFK needs a person experienced in plastic surgery and silly memes to help with the Surgeon Generals office
I don’t think so.
Lmao. I couldn’t believe this when I saw it. Thought it was a joke.
Me too Greg.
We have enough drama up north. She’s burnt too many bridges.
But that said. Hell no
No.
How about Hell No!!! Are you kidding me? Sarah needs to just go away forever. Not to mention shes a quitter. Useless…
She’s long past her Alaska expiration date. Anything she would be nominated for would turn into the leftist cause of the year. And if she ended up being confirmed, the finger pointing and name calling and ridicule from the left would be unending.
They are already, and always will be our enemies. That’s not going to change by not nominating her for a position in the administration.
Sarah would be great for a position in the Trump administration, she’ll have his back. To all the haters out there, she is no quitter and her word means something. I’ve been a strong supporter of hers since the day she knocked on my door and explained her policies while campaigning for Wasilla’s mayor.
I mean, if you don’t count quitting the governorship. I guess she didn’t quit in 2022 and basically endorsed Peltola, so there is that, too. Don’t forget Troopergate, she didn’t quit on that, either. She hasn’t quit the drugs, so that’s a sign of her sticking to things (neighbor testimony) . Fortunately for Todd, she didn’t quit the marriage – oh wait.
Sarah “Tax oil companies out of business” Palin? That populist idiot?
If your goal is to get liberal heads to explode, then sure I guess. If your goal is to get things done, then, uh, no. Just…no.
I am not a fan of the idea at all. I don’t dislike Palin and find her to be warm, smart and lovely but I am not really seeing anything extremely remarkable except an uncanny ability to recognize opportunity and to parlay that to her benefit.
The hearing would be as cringe worthy as watching an episode of the Office or a press interview with Kamala.
An excellent idea !!! She would be a great MAGA Voice !!!
A strong No on Sarah.
Absolutely NOOOO!
No way, she has never done anything for Alaska or Alaskans
I’m sorry, but at several points while reading your article I had to ask myself “did he forget his medication today or does he need his scrip adjusted?”
Palin is absolutely devoid of morals and ethics beyond her own self-interests and benefits. Zero.
Have you ever, and I mean ever, met her at an event that wasn’t scripted for public viewing? Ever?
I wonder how your opinion may change if you’d ever had a discussion with Walt Monegan or Todd.
Sorry dude, her only benefit would be as a loci for the leftist press, they could focus on her shenanigans while real public servants could do the work of serving America.
Plus, maybe, go get your blood sugar and scrips re-evaluated. Seriously.
Ambassador to Russia perhaps? 🤣
She’s never wavered ? How long has the writer been paying attention ffs
Walked away from being a governor for tv shows, hockey player boyfriends etc
From the valley watching her for a long time ascend to the governorship – at the Alaska Miners Convention after being elected strutting around with a shrink wrap red dress and high heels with a pack of hounds following her around I knew Alaska was in for a rough ride
What Trump is trying , hopefully ,to accomplish in his last term is to fundamentally change America ( at least back to what it was before the imposter from Chicago was installed )
Absolute last person he needs is Sarah as anyone with a brain paying attention can attest to
Fully agree. The Interior would have been a good fit. Hope he finds place for her. He still needs all the help from pit bulls he can get!
Dumb as a brick and twice as bitter (and a serial quitter). Hard pass on Sarah.
Can anyone explain to me why, after beating him each and every time she went up against him, Sarah refused to concede to Begich? TIA …
No. Just no.
Palin is Republican cancer and I sincerely hope she is finished with politics. As a staunch conservative, I hope that this populist, corrupt piece of Valley Trash stays away!
Agreed Nota SP should just go away. Just sayin’
Maybe if she dyed her hair blond……
man o man SP is a cringe-worthy lady. Remember back in the day I signed an online petition protesting that the Guv was trying to get her ex-bro in-law fired due to a divorce c/ her sister. For a while knowing her vindictive nature thought she’d come after my gov’t job as that was her style. If Trump goes for Palin dollars to donuts he will live to regret it.
You’re kidding, right? You’re not from Alaska, are you? Your infatuation shows. She levied the highest taxes on oil (ACES) and drove companies out of the state. Put her ego before commonsense when she ran at the last minute for Congress, splitting the GOP ticket and handing it to Peltola, who she practically endorsed. She even indicated that she voted for Peltola second in the ranked choice. She is a friend to the Democrats. She is an enemy to Alaska.
OH, HELL NO!!!
Leave her the hell out into the void of non-existence!!!
She deserves her life within the never existing public life of which she shall never perform again. Ever. Ever. And ever again.
May her name never be spoken again within a public utterance, as it should be.
There are not enough nays to fully intone the full nays of negative associations of nays to accurately describe the nays deserved for her.
I wish each and every individual that supports her a curse. May the fleas of a thousand camels rest within your armpits, for that is what you have earned!
OK, and with that, I disagree with you, as well.
Heh, heh heh….
Kevin Scholla … ??? Who in the hell is this guy?
I met Sarah when she came to Tok when campaigning for Gov … she was then kind of unknown and everyone thought she was genuine. But my thoughts of her turned sour when she quit as Governor. Since then, I have had serious misgivings of ever giving her the benefit of the doubt. But my question remains … who is this Kevin Scholla? I think he wants something, huh?
I have to believe sd puts these ridiculous thoughts up for a good healthy reason, as in comments. The idea of SP being in the federal government at any level is unlikely. ANY Alaskan who’s been paying attention to her career knows better.
Sarah ran an awful campaign. Did not connect with communities. I think she thought she’d skate through. She is done.
She was brought in strictly as a spoiler for Nick last time she ran for an office.
Oops! I just squirted milk out the nose of my giant pink bear suit!
I think Trump is wising up to Alaska politics. So far he initially backed losers and finally backed Begich. Someone was feeding him false info on the Alaska candidates. Glad he did not pick Dunleavy for anything as he has not done much for Alaska. He is definitely not a Trump like fighter. He kind of goes with the flavor of the day that will save his butt from being recalled. I think Sarah is a mislead person on how to be a true conservative. At best she is a prolife, bluedog democrat. My opinion.
Same comments as above. She quit the governorship of Alaska and split the 2022 ticket for Mary Peltola. She is just Like Lisa Murkowski a RINO.
What position could she possibly fill in this new administration?
Is there such thing as a Hockey Ambassador, that might be a good fit?
Yea…. We know Sarah.
When the going gets tough…. well, You know the rest
Sarah would be better afforded to service all the young hockey studs looking for an older, experienced siren. She doesn’t fit with the conservatives anymore. Please…..please …
NO.