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Russell Vought, Trump’s former OMB director, returns for second term; has Alaska connection

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Russell Vought, Trump’s former OMB director, returns for second term; has Alaska connection

Donald Trump has named Russell Vought of Virginia as the next director of the Office of Management and Budget.

“He did an excellent job serving in this role in my First Term – We cut four Regulations for every new Regulation, and it was a Great Success! Russ graduated with a B.A. from Wheaton College, and received his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law. Russ has spent many years working in Public Policy in Washington, D.C., and is an aggressive cost cutter and deregulator who will help us implement our America First Agenda across all Agencies,” Trump said.

And Vought knows the Deep State and weaponized government, and will help Trump dismantle the massive and crippling bureaucracy, which voters gave him a mandate to do.

Vought was married to Mary Vought, former aide to then-Rep.Mike Pence and Michele Bachmann, who was hired by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as a communications consultant. Mary Vought grew up in Alaska and attended Colony Middle School in Palmer. The couple has divorced.

Legacy media has tried to paint him as an architect of Project 2025, a plan to reduce the size of government and end its crushing impact on the lives of Americans.

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi nominated for U.S Attorney General

Alexander Dolitsky: Explaining socialism vs. social programs

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Alexander Dolitsky: Explaining socialism vs. social programs

BY ALEXANDER DOLITSKY

Explaining Socialism vs. Social Programs

Nikita Khrushchev was first secretary of the Communist Party (Politburo) of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964; and chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1958 to 1964. 

In the early 1960s, on various occasions, he formally proclaimed that in 20 years, by the early 1980s, the Soviet Union would transition from Socialist socio-economic formation toward a better life under Communist socio-economic formation. In fact, there was a “hope in the air” in the former Soviet Union for a better life under communism; but it ended up being only the “totalitarian socialist regime in the air.”

Socio-economic formation is a theory that describes how social development is driven by material life and social being, rather than human consciousness and moral values. It is a Marxist concept that is considered a cornerstone of the materialist conception of history — historical materialism. The theory is based on the idea that the structure of a society is made up of three fundamental socio-economic factors: productive forces, relations of production, and superstructure. 

Karl Marx used the term “socio-economic formation” in his analysis of society’s economic and political development. He used it as an alternative to “mode of production” to describe the totality of social relations that define a society at a given historic time. 

Although Marx did not formulate a complete theory of socio-economic formations, Soviet historians and political scientists generalized his statements to conclude that he distinguished five socio-economic formations, namely: Prehistory—hunter-gatherers society; Slavery—slaves and masters; Feudalism—peasants and landlords; Capitalism—proletariat (workers) and capitalists; and Communism—all groups of people are socially equal and free from exploitation.

Vladimir Lenin, a Russian revolutionary and political theorist, was the founder and first head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 until 1922, and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death in 1924. Lenin was a loyal student and committed follower of Marxist teaching.

According to classical Marxism-Leninism, socialism is a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of communism as the last and victorious socio-economic stage of mankind. In short, theoretically, socialism is the first stage of the worldwide transition to communism.

Marxist-Leninist doctrine stipulates that Socialism is an economic and political philosophy, encompassing diverse economic and social systems characterized by social ownership of the means of production, as opposed to private ownership. It describes the economic, political, and social theories and movements associated with the implementation of such systems.

In short, Socialism is an economic system in which major industries are owned by workers rather than by private businesses. It is different from capitalism, where private actors, like business owners and shareholders, can own the means of production.

After graduating from high school at the age of 17, I worked as a layout in the ship-building yard in Kiev for two years, and then for five years in education and academic systems prior to my departure from the Soviet Union to the West in 1977.

Frankly, I don’t recall owning anything in the Soviet Union except for my books and personal possessions. But I do recall a remarkable inefficiency of the Soviet Socialist economic system, including food shortages, long waiting lines to acquire material goods and services, intellectual censorship, ideological indoctrination in the education system, isolation from the West, only one legitimate political party—Communist Party, rejection of world religions, including Judeo-Christian teaching and values, extreme antisemitism, and a remarkable bureaucratic corruption.

It is imperative to clearly distinguish socialism, as a socio-economic stage, from social programs that are intended to provide essential assistance to the public. The United States has many major social programs, including:

  • Social Security: Pays benefits to retired people and others who are unable to work due to disability
  • Unemployment: Helps replace lost wages for eligible workers who are unemployed 
  • Medicare: Provides health insurance coverage to people over 65 and eligible individuals with disabilities 
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Also known as food stamps 
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Helps with food 
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): A welfare program 
  • Medicaid: A health insurance program for underemployed 
  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): A refundable tax credit that subsidizes pretax income for low-earning households 
  • Housing assistance: Includes rental and buyer assistance programs, emergency housing, and eviction prevention 
  • Utility bills: Helps with phone, internet, and energy bills 
  • Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Temporary Disability Insurance
  • Veterans’ Benefits
  • Government Employee Retirement Systems
  • Railroad Retirement 
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • General Assistance (GA)

Considering the short history of our nation, these social programs were developed and refined in a relatively short time, compared to other world civilizations.

In my view, today’s Marxist-Leninist teaching of Socialism is no longer an ideological threat to our society; it must be interpreted in the historic context of the 19th and 20th centuries. In fact, Marxism-Leninism outlived its purpose and validity. However, the far-left neo-Marxism-Leninism of white privilege doctrine, critical race theory, DEI, systemic racism notion, Black Lives Matter, wokeism and ANTIFA are indeed a grave danger to the fabric and ultimate existence of our Constitutional Republic.

True, our American nation is not perfect. Today, there are many far-left neo-Marxist-Leninist flaws and diversions contaminating our democracy and traditional Judeo-Christian lifestyle. Nevertheless, Americans always determine to find the right course in protecting and perfecting Judeo-Christian values of our Constitutional Republic.

Alexander B. Dolitsky was born and raised in Kiev in the former Soviet Union. He received an M.A. in history from Kiev Pedagogical Institute, Ukraine, in 1976; an M.A. in anthropology and archaeology from Brown University in 1983; and was enroled in the Ph.D. program in Anthropology at Bryn Mawr College from 1983 to 1985, where he was also a lecturer in the Russian Center. In the U.S.S.R., he was a social studies teacher for three years, and an archaeologist for five years for the Ukranian Academy of Sciences. In 1978, he settled in the United States. Dolitsky visited Alaska for the first time in 1981, while conducting field research for graduate school at Brown. He lived first in Sitka in 1985 and then settled in Juneau in 1986. From 1985 to 1987, he was a U.S. Forest Service archaeologist and social scientist. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Russian Studies at the University of Alaska Southeast from 1985 to 1999; Social Studies Instructor at the Alyeska Central School, Alaska Department of Education from 1988 to 2006; and has been the Director of the Alaska-Siberia Research Center (see www.aksrc.homestead.com) from 1990 to present. He has conducted about 30 field studies in various areas of the former Soviet Union (including Siberia), Central Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and the United States (including Alaska). Dolitsky has been a lecturer on the World Discoverer, Spirit of Oceanus, and Clipper Odyssey vessels in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. He was the Project Manager for the WWII Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease Memorial, which was erected in Fairbanks in 2006. He has published extensively in the fields of anthropology, history, archaeology, and ethnography. His more recent publications include Fairy Tales and Myths of the Bering Strait Chukchi, Ancient Tales of Kamchatka; Tales and Legends of the Yupik Eskimos of Siberia; Old Russia in Modern America: Russian Old Believers in Alaska; Allies in Wartime: The Alaska-Siberia Airway During WWII; Spirit of the Siberian Tiger: Folktales of the Russian Far East; Living Wisdom of the Far North: Tales and Legends from Chukotka and Alaska; Pipeline to Russia; The Alaska-Siberia Air Route in WWII; and Old Russia in Modern America: Living Traditions of the Russian Old Believers; Ancient Tales of Chukotka, and Ancient Tales of Kamchatka.

Alexander Dolitsky: Three sources of Marxism and its far-left outgrowth
Alexander Dolitsky: Explaining classical Marxism and American neo-Marxism

Listicle: Fun facts about Alaska’s 2024 election

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Listicle: Fun facts about Alaska’s 2024 election

Number of legislative races that went into ranked-choice voting tabulation: 8

Number of legislators elected who are not with a formal party (but are undeclared Democrats): 5

First woman with a “chatoo” chin tattoo elected to the Alaska Legislature: Robyn Burke of District 40, Utqiagvik, seen above in her campaign photo.

Senate race with most write-in votes: Senate Seat B. Although Sen. Jesse Kiehl, a Democrat, was unopposed and won with 96% of the vote, there were 561 write-in votes in that race, or 3.49% of votes cast.

House race with the most write-in votes: House District 24. Nearly tied — Rep. George Rauscher, a Republican from House District 29, was unopposed and got 95.55% of the vote, but 363 voters wrote in a name, about 4.45%. Rep. Zack Fields, a Democrat from House District 17 was unopposed and won 93.56% of the vote for his reelection, but 361 voters wrote in a name, a higher percentage of about 6.44%.

Senate district with the highest voter turnout: Senate District L, Eagle River, 62.69%

Senate district with the lowest voter turnout: Senate District T, Northwest and Arctic region, 38.71%

Number of Alaska Natives or American Indigenous now in the Legislature: 9 — Jubilee Underwood, (Cherokee), Mike Cronk, Donny Olson, Lyman Hoffman, Robyn Burke, Nellie Jimmie, Bryce Edgmon, Neal Foster, Maxine Dibert.

Number of former legislator who were elected this year: 3 — Mia Costello, Chuck Kopp, David Nelson, all elected to the House.

The most number of votes won in a race where there was opposition: Rep. Alyse Galvin of Anchorage, 77.6%

Women rule: This is the first time that the Alaska House has had a majority of women members. No more victim card?

Who did the best in their own hometown? Darren Deacon got 90% of the vote for House District 37 in his hometown of Lower Kalskag, where people know him best. He ended up losing to Rep. Bryce Edgmon, the incumbent.

The Trumpiest precincts in Alaska: Small precinct Dot Lake in District 36, where over 91.8% of the vote went for Trump. Large precinct Delta, with 87% for Trump.

The precincts that went most heavy for Harris: Small precinct Allakaket in District 36, where 92.1% voted for Kamala Harris. Large precinct Downtown Juneau No. 2, with 77.83% for Harris.

Huge swing: Margin of victory for Mary Peltola in last election was 10; this time she lost by 3, so this was a 13% swing into the loss column.

David and Goliath: $11 million to $2 million were the campaign fundraising totals by Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich in the congressional race.

Flips: Alaska’s was only one of five seats to flip from Democrat to Republican nationwide out of over 200 Democrat-held seats.

Generational: When Nick Begich 1 went to Congress, his son, Nick Begich II, was 12. When Nick Begich III goes to Congress, his son Nick Begich IV will be 12.

Adam Ellwanger: An education speech we would welcome from the new secretary

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Adam Ellwanger: An education speech we would welcome from the new secretary

By ADAM ELLWANGER

Imagine these words as the first speech delivered by the incoming Secretary of Education.

Today, I am here to deliver bitter medicine: American education has failed. Teachers and parents, administrators and government—and even students—all bear some responsibility.

The most common explanations for our educational crisis are inadequate funding, overuse of standardized testing, and systemic prejudice. They are false.

  • Our schools do not lack funding—no country spends more on public education.
  • The poor results of standardized tests indicate our failures; they are not the cause.
  • Our schools are not prejudiced—the most aggressive education reforms since 1955 directly aimed to eliminate systemic discrimination.

For decades, we ignored signs of trouble, but the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the depth of our challenges. The problems are so pervasive and complex that there is no quick fix. We cannot merely repair; we must rebuild.

Since 2020, American families have struggled mightily. The declining quality of education prompted affluent families to opt out of public schools, leaving middle- and working-class families with diminished resources and influence to push for reform. States’ refusal to enact school choice reforms widened the wealth gap and limited generational mobility.

But lower- and middle-class families bear some responsibility, too. The rise of single-parent households, less common among affluent families, has been catastrophic. When the only adult in the home works up to 60 hours a week to make ends meet, there is little time for homework help, PTA meetings, or engaging with school officials. Even in households with two working parents, time and energy are often in short supply.

Teachers, for their part, have good reason to despair. Despite the monumental importance of their work, many are underpaid. They face administrators who value standardized test scores above all else. Meanwhile, declining standards for decorum and discipline, often justified in the name of “social justice,” have made schools unsafe for both teachers and students. Violence and insubordination create an environment unfit for serious learning. Some parents treat schools as daycare centers or demand good grades for minimal effort. Worse, parents of disruptive students often refuse to ensure their children do not rob others of the opportunity to learn.

Yet teachers, too, have failed. They inflate grades to keep their jobs but do no favors for students unprepared for future challenges. This, in turn, lowers the quality of education for students ready for more advanced work, driving gifted students out of public schools.

Another harsh truth is that many teachers are unprepared for the job. The education system has failed for so long that many teachers have never mastered the material they are supposed to teach. Colleges steer future educators toward “education” majors, where coursework focuses more on leftist “social justice” ideology than on subject mastery. Some graduates believe their mission is to “dismantle” an “unjust” society by creating anti-American activists.

When these activist-teachers enter classrooms, they often abandon their duty to transmit America’s culture, knowledge, and values. Instead, they teach students to disdain their nation, its people, its past, and its way of life. This undermines social cohesion and deprives disadvantaged students of the tools they need to succeed.

Outdated curricula exacerbate these issues. Most schools still use models from the late 20th century, failing to address how computing, the internet, and artificial intelligence have transformed how we read, write, and learn. Even in innovative schools, teachers often struggle to balance the needs of non-native English speakers with those of native speakers, diluting the educational experience for the latter.

Our colleges and universities are also broken. Admitting underprepared students has lowered academic standards nationwide. General education curricula often assume a need for remediation, leaving motivated students without the challenge or preparation they deserve.

Government-run financial aid has inflated tuition costs while diminishing the value of college degrees. Proposals to cancel student debt signal to universities that they can continue raising prices without consequence, encouraging predatory admission policies that saddle students with unmanageable debt.

How do we revitalize American education?

Nothing short of an academic Sputnik will suffice. Just as Sputnik spurred the urgency that sent Americans to the moon, we need a bold initiative to revolutionize education:

  • We will create K-12 curricula prioritizing history, civics, and an understanding of our government.
  • We will eliminate curricula that divide Americans by race, class, religion, sex, or sexual identity.
  • We will implement school choice nationwide.
  • We will end federal student loan programs, allowing private lenders to evaluate borrowers’ ability to repay. Conditional lending will force colleges to lower tuition and revise admissions and program offerings.
  • We will expand vocational training and enhance opportunities for gifted students.
  • We will raise teacher credentialing standards to ensure advanced subject knowledge.
  • We will enforce decorum and discipline in schools. Uniforms will unify student bodies, and measures like suspension and expulsion will ensure classrooms are conducive to learning.
  • We will revise college accreditation standards to reflect post-graduation success and employment metrics.
  • We will penalize public colleges and universities that engage in discriminatory admissions practices.

And that is just the beginning.

The destiny of our nation depends on education. The effort to revitalize our schools must be as bold as our aspirations. Together, we will bring American education into the 21st century. Together, we will make American education great again.

This article was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.

Linda McMahon tapped for Education Secretary

Pete Hoekstra nominated as ambassador to Canada

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Pete Hoekstra nominated as ambassador to Canada

Former Ambassador and Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.

He represented Michigan’s 2nd District in Congress for nearly 20 years, where he was chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. This year, he was elected chairman of the Michigan Republican Party.

“I overhauled the disastrous NAFTA Agreement, the worst Trade Deal in the History of the United States, which was switched to the USMCA (Mexico/Canada), which no one thought could be done. We brought Trade with Mexico and Canada to a level playing field for our wonderful Farmers and Working Families. In my Second Term, Pete will help me once again put AMERICA FIRST. He did an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during our first four years, and I am confident that he will continue to represent our Country well in this new role. Thank you, Pete!” Trump wrote.

Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the United States as a child. He was ambassador to the Netherlands from 2018 through Jan. 2021.

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi nominated for U.S Attorney General

Bipartisan-Democrat caucus says it has the votes to control State House in 2025

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Bipartisan-Democrat caucus says it has the votes to control State House in 2025

Following the count by Alaska’s Division of Elections, the House Majority Coalition announced it will take over leadership of the House and will work on exploding budgets for defined benefits for public employees.

The group has begun work on priorities of education, energy, retirement reform, and balanced budgets.

“We have a strong team with a bipartisan leadership, rural and urban representation, and are getting to work now to prepare for the session starting in January,” said Rep. Bryce Edgmon, who identified himself as “Speaker.” In fact, Rep. Cathy Tilton is still the speaker until the House gavels in on Jan. 21.

Edgmon was a Democrat but years ago reregistered as an undeclared candidate, which allows him to pretend he is not a Democrat and move back and forth with the power swings. From Dillingham, he was speaker from 2019-2021.

“Numerous Republican members have been in discussion about joining the caucus, and the House Majority welcomes all members who are committed to balanced budgets, education, energy, and retirement reform,” the press release from the caucus says.

It appears the House will be run by a Democrat and undeclared majority, much like the Senate, with a few Republican peeling off from the minority to join the caucus.

With both the House and Senate organizing as bipartisan caucuses with majority-Democrat members, Gov. Mike Dunleavy will have a challenge on his hands and may find it hard to get his legislation passed. He will likely be presented with a new defined benefits package for some state workers, and he may not have the votes to sustain a veto.

The next legislative session starts on Jan. 21 and runs through May 21.

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi nominated for U.S Attorney General

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Former Florida AG Pam Bondi nominated for U.S Attorney General

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is Donald Trump’s pick to replace nominee Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his name from consideration earlier Thursday.

Bondi was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, and became elected as Florida’s first female attorney general.

Trump said that Bondi “worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term — We saved many lives!”

Bondi was one of Trump’s defense lawyers during his first impeachment trial.

Trump took aim at the Department of Justice for being weaponized against conservatives.

“For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans – Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!” he wrote.

Breaking: Gaetz withdraws name for Attorney General

Kevin Scholla: It’s time to add Sarah Palin to Trump team

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Kevin Scholla: It’s time to add Sarah Palin to Trump team

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. 

Breaking: Gaetz withdraws name for Attorney General

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Breaking: Gaetz withdraws name for Attorney General

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for U.S. Attorney General, he wrote in a social media post on X.

Gaetz said he had “excellent meetings” with senators on Wednesday, but it became “clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.”

“There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General,” Gaetz wrote. 

“Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1. I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America,” he said.

The firebrand’s nomination was being derailed by unfounded accusations made by the legacy media and women who all of a sudden had history with Gaetz.

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