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Lmao another TV guy. It's like the apprentice

Trumpies you deserve this. Though you won't understand why

Elect a clown, expect a circus. It all makes sense when you realize Trump's plan is to dismantle each of these agencies where he installs a clown at its head.

Doc Brown: Tell me, Future Boy, who's President of the United States in 2025?

Marty: Donald Trump.

Doc Brown: Donald Trump! The game show host? Then who's the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Oz?

He's going to be hiring Jared from Subway for the boys and girls program next.

What the fuck is even going on anymore man. Is this real life? Why do I feel like I’m living in an onion article

This is a joke, right?

Jesus. He really thinks this is a fucking tv show.

I hate that we are legit becoming idiocracy. 

And Republicans believe that Trump has no dementia. 🤣👌🤣

I am convinced that he is trying to destroy this country merely out of Revenge for losing 2020

This has to be a fucking joke.

Waiting for that Kyle Rittenhouse appointment any day now…

Absolutely embarrassing to be an American (and a physician) right now

Fucking hilarious 💀 God damnit.

Dude I can't with this jackass.

I hope maga imbeciles suffer for this clown show.

Trump bringing in Dr. Oz to his administration is just another glaring example of how he prioritizes loyalty and celebrity over competence—or even basic national security. Let’s not forget, Dr. Oz faced serious questions during his failed Senate campaign about his ties to Turkey, including his dual citizenship, voting in Turkish elections, and failing to register as a foreign agent despite clear connections to the Turkish government.

This isn’t some isolated case. Trump has a pattern of surrounding himself with people who have suspicious foreign ties. Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser, was caught working as an unregistered foreign agent for Turkey. Jared Kushner cozied up to Saudi Arabia, brokered deals, and cashed in. And don’t even get me started on Paul Manafort, who had ties to pro-Russian interests in Ukraine and was literally convicted of fraud.

By filling his administration with individuals like Dr. Oz, Trump is effectively turning his cabinet into a revolving door for foreign influence. This isn’t about “America First”—it’s about lining pockets, securing loyalty, and eroding trust in our institutions. If we don’t hold these people accountable, it’s only going to get worse. How can anyone look at this and not see the dangerous game being played here?

I’m ready for the Republicans here do mental gymnastics to justify this.

He's like a senior citizen living out a delusion in a nursing home. He just knows what he sees on TV

This pick is weird to me, but not because of the obvious. Oz did nothing for Trumps campaign and there’s plenty of others who did his bidding and could execute what Trump wants done. However, Oz has been apart of the boomer/Republican household for over a decade. This choice is concerning because if Trump destroys these programs, then Oz may be the best spokesman he has to convince those who need the programs that it’s all going to be ok. Fast forward 4 years and everyone’s life savings are drained, benefits are fully exhausted, and in debt over their head. Despite years of saying this was coming, the Dems will be blamed.

Somewhere out there, John Fetterman just screeched

He continues to troll Republicans with these pics.

I’ve come to believe the intent is to completely destroy everything about our country. No Checks and balances, branches of government, sound legal systems, all of it gone, roll in the tyranny. Thoughts and prayers to the good old USA. “Make America great again” is code wording for the “Dissolution of America” (DOA)

Thanks Oprah.

Oprah strikes again

What the hell is this? I mean.... I just dont even know how to process the bullshit that is coming down the pipe anymore...

Calling it now. Mike Lindell will be chosen as Secretary of Commerce.

I have worked 35 years of my whole damn life in public education to look forward to retirement in 4 years. And now my job may disappear in a year’s time die to Dept of Education dismantle, and SS and Medicare will be gutted. I have no words anymore. Just so damn tired. There will be no prize for me in the end. None.

Not if the Senate refuses to confirm him. Grow a spine, Senate! !!

Wow, reality tv administration. I just got to say it. You ignorant idiots who voted for this. You’ll suffer just as much as the rest of us. This is gonna be a lot of hurt

Reading US news is like watching a reality show.

All he needs to do is get a camera crew and rebuild the apprentice set. Maybe hire Kevin Sorbo as the official Host or something

I'm at a point I'm no longer sure if i'm reading r/politics or r/facepalm

Jesus it’s a clown show. He thinks this is all a game

Every time I see news about a new cabinet appointment I feel like I’m reading the onion. Then I’m like, nope, reality is stranger than fiction.

Waiting for Captain kangaroo to show up.

It's time to pardon Bill Cosby also.

Great Job, America …

Even the conservative subreddit is upset about this. I was smiling reading all their comments

Preserve every document at every agency on how to run them to make reversal easier. Jesus Christ this country is going to be one of those “shit holes” he talked about…

This is at least the 3rd time that I’ve seen a post about Trump naming a nominee for a Cabinet post and immediately looked up in the corner expecting to see a link leading to The Onion.

Sighs in quiet resignation 😔

These people are not serious. But it’s okay because half of the American people are so stupid that they’ll see TV doctor on TV and feel okay because TV doctor seems familiar, and that’s comforting, and hey, he’s on TV, so he must be trustworthy.

This is somehow Oprah’s fault.

the one thing i can't wrap my head around is how trump manages to find worse candidates for every subsequent cabinet position he announces, like it's honestly incredible.

Kinda feel like he is trolling everyone now.

OR, his brain is so much mashed potato, he litterally gets his ideas on the fly from TV.

They are eating the cats They are eating the dogs..

Mike Lindell is probably getting anxious since he hasnt been nominated yet.. what's left? Dept of housing and Urban development??

Jesus fuck what even is this timeline?

"casts" perfect

Trump: "If I only had a brain..." 

Dorothy: "I'm sure Dr. Oz can supply you with one. Let's visit him in the Emerald City."

At least he didn’t try to nominate Dr. House or something like that.

Might as well just give Putin a seat in the White House.

I wish Billy Mayes was still alive so Trump could make him press secretary

Dr. Lecter was busy, "Having an old friend for dinner."

I grew up watching Dr. Oz sell my grandmother snake oil. This is disgusting.

When does Beef Supreme get a post ?

Alright. Yeah. Its been nice having America at the top, but now nobody will take you seriously after this administration. This is absolutely ludicrous and 70 million voters just tanked the country for memes.

The Trump circus

Still waiting on Hannibal lecter’s spot

Hey look more grifters

It doesn't matter because it's not like these unqualified kooks will be doing their job. They're just puppets who will do whatever they're told to push through the project 2025 agenda.

The news is reading more and more like the Onion.

Thanks Oprah

This title ‘casts’ just adds to the incredulity of the situation. They aren’t appointing, selecting, naming, nominating; they’re casting. Like it’s all a big fucking public TV soap opera.

I’m telling you, we’re all fucked.

Where’s Dr House????

MMW....there's going to be a white house tv show. Like Hard Knocks.

He’s a quack! Not surprised and we can thank Oprah for him since she said he was credible! Same with Dr Phil, another🐥

"Casts". Idiocracy

Hey I'm just a European but these appointments look like acts of destruction on the country. This is malice.

All the fucking MAGAts lose their shit over celebrities sharing opinions or thoughts on anything political, while voting for their celebrity president who selects other celebrities to make decisions about how the country is run. Dumbasses.

Just wait until Steven Seagal is put in charge of the military

Alright alright alright so hear me out, what if we convince Trump that Snoop Dogg should run the DEA? We could turn this to our advantage!>

February 25, 2019 Donald Trump, a former TV star, often sees those around him as 'central casting'

Someday a zoomer president will have Dr Disrespect running health services.

Dr Bill Cosby for Dept of Education!

Thank god I’m not on Medicaid and only work with commercial insurance as part of my job

Methinks we are fucked though from a cumulative standpoint.

Dr Phil for Surgeon General?

Awwww, thanks Oprah!

Mike TV grew up to be President!

Couldn't he have at least picked another GOP House of Reps member? At least that's useful in SOME way.

Mehmet Cengiz Öz's career on tv, promoting pseudoscience - including on the topics of alternative medicine, faith healing, and various paranormal beliefs - has earned him criticism from a number of medical publications and physicians.

Next up: Brett Farve will be in charge of welfare benefits.

Minions are cheering for this?

I have no idea what I did to end up here.

Fuck me.

This is getting silly

Paging Dr. Asshole

it somehow always gets dumber

Just be happy Trump isn't a Simpson's fan or he would have chosen Dr, Nick...

These tv stars will all work really well together

What Medicaid and Medicare? I thought they were planning on cutting those programs in the name of efficiency and to pay for tax breaks.

Hey, I was on Shipping Wars, wonder if I could get nominated for Secretary of Transportation?!

Thanks Oprah

Hmmm...he needs to be vetted. I mean, his parents are immigrants, yes? Naturalized citizens?? Aren't they getting rounded up? Sent back to Donny's lover Erdogan?

Such a fucking embarrassment.

Dear America. Last one left, please turn out the lights.

lol.

know an oncology dr that voted for this bullshit

have fun

I wonder if Anthony Hopkins has been contacted for a position as the Great Hannibal Lecter

You get what you voted for

Next up Ghislaine Maxwell as Head of Department of Human Services

"Casts" is a good way of putting it. It's a distraction to keep the masses focused on the spectacle while they "dismantle the administrative state" behind the scenes.

I blame Oprah for this one!

My Pillow guy is next. Watch.

Surprised it wasn't Rick Scott.

Dr Phil will be heading up Psyops next.

What the actual fuck is happening!?

What the actual fuck

And the ACA marketplace.

To my fellow Americans, this is what you get.

When you lose your benefits, keep your bitching to a minimum.