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Trump Appoints a Mostly White Cabinet

November 27, 2024 · 12:32 pm ET · Leave a Comment

“Donald Trump’s victory promised an electoral realignment as he made heavy gains among Latinos and peeled off some Black men. His Cabinet, however, ultimately reflects the staying power of white men in Washington,” Politico reports.

“After a flurry of selections last week, the president-elect winds up with just three people of color in secretary roles, matching his first Cabinet.”

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