Gloria Moraga - Political Woman

Late Friday, Donald Trump finished announcing his final choices for his cabinet. This means Trump's "Public Health Care" Team has been named.

HOLD ON TO YOUR MASKS - TRUMP'S TEAM MAY MAKE AMERICA SICK AGAIN.

There is a longtime leader of the anti-vaccine movement. A highly credentialed surgeon. A seven-term Florida congressman. A Fox News contributor with her own line of vitamins.

Most are millionaires, most do NOT believe in vaccines, and they are all Trump MAGA followers.

While Trump admitted he only has "CONCEPTS OF A HEALTH CARE PLAN," the people he is picking to manage the Nation's Massive Billion Dollar Federal Public Health System are not traditional physicians.

In fact, the man Trump has chosen to head the Department of Health and Human Services is not a doctor. He is an environmental lawyer. As with other nominations, the people who could become responsible for the public health care of millions of Americans leave much to be desired.

I will have more on this story posted on GloriaMoraga.com.

Wednesday in Washington began so well, then everything went to Hell. 

The day started with Donald Trump's Triumph return to the White House. The President-elect met with Congressional Republicans.

Then news of his choice for the United States Attorney General, the Nation's Top Cop, the number one Law Enforcer, was shared.

Trump's pick was a stunner: Matt Gaetz. The MAGA Trouble-Maker was investigated by the House Ethics Committee and by the Justice Department, which he may one day head. 

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The incoming Trump Administration's Team is shaping up to deport millions, destroy the environment, give breaks to big business, and make Millionaires Richer.

The woman who killed her puppy and bragged about it in a book is tapped to be in charge of Homeland Security. She is also the woman who tried to hold it all together when Trump began dancing and swaying during a Town Hall.

The man Trump picked to head the Environmental Protection Agency wants to rescind all of the Biden Administration protections and let big Business drill, baby, drill, and pollute baby, pollute.

The Woman who will work for America at the United Nations doesn't like the United Nations.

And the man who hates immigrants will be responsible for making Mass Deportations Great Again! 

Stephen Miller, last seen in public declaring that “America is for Americans and Americans only” at Trump’s seething Madison Square Garden rally, is Trumps choice as White House deputy chief of staff for policy. 

The man who will be in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency, voted AGAINST THE CLEAN AIR ACT, MORE THAN ONCE. 

And the ironies go on and on. 

President-Elect Donald Trump accused Governor Gavin Newsome of Ruining California.

Newsome has called for a special session of the State Legislature to prepare to block any Trump Administration Proposals that might be harmful to California.

Governor Newsome call it "Trump-Proofing." Trump is not amused.

But California will rely on what is called the “anti-commandeering” principle: the federal government cannot force states to adopt regulations or administer federal mandates.

The Supreme Court used this principle to hold that the federal government could not force state and local governments to conduct background checks before issuing permits for firearms.

In the meantime, Federal Workers are anxious and worried about layoffs and transfers once Trump is sworn into office.

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Republican Political Wonder Woman Susie Wiles, the woman behind Donald Trump's successful presidential run, will become the White House Chief of Staff.

This is the first time in history a Woman has been appointed to that position, which is considered the second most powerful job in the Executive Branch. Wiles will help Trump implement his MAGA Agenda, as Democrats, who are in the minority and weakened, will attempt to delay and stall Trump's plans.

The Democrat's goal is to do to Trump what Republicans did to Obama. Stop him from appointing Judges and block his legislation.

They need to stall for two years until the next congressional elections.

In 2026, one-third of the Senate and all members of the House are up for Re-election. If Trump and Wiles stumble, or if there is a political backlash over his so-called "fascist" agenda, Democrats can win control of Congress. In this Political Woman Podcast, I look forward. Please subscribe. And let's vote.

Happy Election Day! If you are waiting for the Presidential Election results, this podcast is a short explainer on Swing States. These are the must wins for Harris and Trump. And they sometimes surprise us.

Harris and Walz appeared to be working overtime on Saturday. The Vice President campaigned in three States if you consider a guest spot on Saturday Night Live campaigning.

Walz was on stage in Arizona, then campaigned door-to-door!

Oddly, Trump spent longer than expected in Virginia. A historically Blue State.

This may explain why. This is from the New York Times. Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are rolling out a late-stage campaign strategy that borrows heavily from the subversive playbook he used to challenge his loss four years ago. This time, however, he is counting on reinforcements from outside groups built on the false notion of a stolen election. With Election Day only three days away, Mr. Trump is already claiming the Democrats are “a bunch of cheats,” as his allies in battleground states spread distorted reports of mishaps at the polls to push a narrative of widespread fraud. Mr. Trump and his most prominent supporters have pointed to partisan polling and betting markets to claim that he is heading for a “crushing victory,” as his top surrogate Elon Musk recently put it. The expectation helps set the stage for disbelief and outrage among his supporters should he lose.

One way or another, this is the Final Trump Campaign for President. If he wins, it may mark the beginning of a dark chapter. If he loses, it is unlikely he will run again in four years, potentially leading to a new phase in politics. Why? Age, for one thing. And then there are the multiple felony charges that are pending. He's been found guilty of some counts, others are in the Appeal process, or in limbo. 

So, hopefully, this is it. The Last Harrah! And true to form, it is ending like it began. Attacking people of color and insulting women. 

As Winston Churchill once said, "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”

I'm here, as always to remind you to Vote. Have a plan, Vote.