Trump Adds RFK Jr. & Gabbard to Transition Team
Donald Trump made a surprising move by adding two former Democrats, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, to his presidential transition team. Both Kennedy and Gabbard had recently endorsed Trump’s bid for the presidency.
Kennedy, who had suspended his independent presidential campaign, will now co-chair the Republican Party’s transition team alongside Gabbard. Their role is crucial in selecting policies and personnel for a potential Trump administration.
RFK & Bitcoin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a strong supporter of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. He’s attended Bitcoin mining events and major industry conferences during his campaign.
- Kennedy delivered a keynote address at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
- He pledged to sign an executive order to amass a reserve of $4 million in Bitcoin if elected.
- Described Bitcoin as an “exit from the inflation highway” and a way to “take control away from the government.”
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Congresswoman from Hawaii, criticized the Democratic Party, particularly its policies on immigration and law enforcement. Since leaving the party, she has been a vocal critic of President Biden and a regular guest on Fox News.
- Gabbard left the Democratic Party after the 2020 presidential nomination race.
- She criticized the party for its open border policies and anti-police rhetoric.
- Participated in events that raised funds for Republican causes.
Both Kennedy and Gabbard have faced backlash from their former party due to their actions and statements. Despite this, Trump’s team views their appointments as a strategy to expand his coalition across partisan lines.
“We are proud that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have been added to the Trump/Vance Transition team. We look forward to having their powerful voices on the team as we work to restore America’s greatness.” – Hughes
The addition of Kennedy and Gabbard raised concerns among some conservatives, with Marc Short, a former chief of staff to Mike Pence, expressing fears that their appointments marginalize conservative voices within Trump’s circle.
Speculation surrounds Kennedy’s potential role in a future Trump administration, with rumors suggesting positions in healthcare or food and drug policy. However, Trump has dismissed ideas of appointing Kennedy as the secretary of health and human services.
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