This will not end well.
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Implying that Robert F Kennedy Jr is the guy in charge, is not likely to make President Donald Trump pleased.
It would have been better if Ramaswamy said, “I am impressed with the team President Trump is building to support Robert F Kennedy Jr.” Not vice-versa.
You are on a tear Sundance on X…..I ONLY joined to follow you.
No wonder you are taking flak from the trolls…..keep it up my friend ❤️❤️❤️
Why am I in moderation??
Me too for months
Me too, for months. I have to verify subscription every time I post.
I seem to be as well
“Moderation in all things.”
Socrates?
Plautus?
Voltaire.
I was as well a while back. After a little pestering of admin it turns out I was confused with someone else. Restored and no problem since.
Thanks Admin.
I don’t know if I’m in moderation, but I don’t see my posts after refreshing the page…
Yup, that is moderation.
This is why we will never change the swamp along with the thievery. The head Narcissist may get their feelings hurt.
Narcissist: someone who has an excessive sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a diminished ability to empathize with others
DJT does not qualify due to, mainly, the last descriptor. His self-importance is earned and healthy and you must be admired to get anything done (like elected).
I ahve made 82 trips around the Sun.I am what we called in The USMC short timer on this planet. Donald trump who I have voted for three times,is a perfect example of a Narcissist.He talks constantly about nothing peppered with a few heart moving hopes,that is it.Why i voted fore him each time,hoping he would at least puck one or two people that could help with the Political Crime syndicate.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Is it possible RKF was assigned the task of assembling his staff pics at HHS by Trump?
Vivek complementing his work doesn’t strike me as stepping on Trump’s toes.
I think we sometimes spend too much time looking through the magnifying glass and not enough time looking out the window.
Kudos to your response Kevin. President Trump is overall a businessman and the Swamp needs to be handled like a business. Successful businessmen surround themselves with competent, take charge people where the middleman is cut out. The old saying “you’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with” in business rings true with President Trump. I have to agree to disagree with the wonderful Sundance on this one. President Trump is strong, he is appointing people in these bloated, corrupt, socialist acronyms to do just that, take charge, make decisions, clean it up, innovate, etc. He isn’t going to go to a crying closet over what Vivek stated.
How did that work out last time for Trump allowing others to pick who works with them. You know like Sessions and Rosenstein
Thank you. Why are we continually attacking our own for a possible misspeak. Man oh man………
What do you mean ‘we’? Kevin is right – and Larry is quite disillusioned (TDS?) if he thinks DJT is a narcissist.
Oh please. Almost every politician is a narcissist to some degree.
Dissecting wording of leftists is key to unlocking leftist intent – especially those with a Soros connection.
I hope Vivek‘s support for President Trumps agenda is sincere….but hope doesn’t mean ignoring signs of potential threats.
I agree. I don’t think Vivek was saying Trump is NOT in charge. I’m sure Trump was involved in at least Okaying those down line picks by RFK. Trump my be a narcissist, but he’s also a brilliant businessman and leader and assured of his place. Because of this, he’s NOT afraid to surround himself will brilliant minds and leaders in specific areas and let them do their thing—WHILE he OVERSEES them and uses his common sense and good judgment to make sure it’s going in the right direction.
This is the complete opposite of what insecure leaders do. They NEED to feel or actually BE the smartest person in the room. That leads to lapdogs and incompetence while making bad decisions. Sounds like the current and previous democratic administrations?
Im also glad to see so many treehouse supporters pushing back on SD’s narrative. While SD does a great job and is a huge service for us and brings great insight to so many things, it’s encouraging to see pushback when we have a different opinion.
Vivek talks too much, and is not to be trusted, is Thiels boy, educated by Jesuits and is something is off an
That’s pretty much how I took it to mean. Not nearly as painful as seeing Mitt Romney et al gushing over the Bondi pick.
This was going to be my point but you said it better. This is just not a big deal to me.
We have to trust but verify.
No offense intended but right now this is a nothingburger. President Trump brought RFK Jr on board and tasked him with building a team and doing exactly what he’s doing. That reflects well on him and on his administration. There are enough real issues to deal with, no need to go hunting for problems that don’t exist now (and hopefully will never exist, although vigilance is necessary).
Take notes article by Sundance….😉
Sundance called out Haley when she was
still in the UN …measuring the drapes.
Sundance called out DeSanctimonius more than
year and a half before he announced he was running.
and those are just couple of latest examples 🤷♀️💁🤷♀️
And that is just the latest
SD’s gut has earned my trust
It is his research upon which he makes his Articles, not his ‘gut’. IMHO
I’ve never liked Vivek, nor trusted Vivek. He came into play as an opponent of Trump’s, switches to be his cheerleader, then somehow ends up in a top position for cleaning out our entire government? Why are these people who were late to the party covered loyal to Trump? They are not…only those of us that have been with him since day one…
Good instincts. I like vivek, but it’s clear he knew he never had a chance and was angling for a spot in trump’s admin.
Please provide links to prove your claim that Vivek was just angling for a spot in the admin. I highly doubt this.
I’m suspicious of any of the candidates who ran in the primary against President Trump. Like they knew better than the one man who got it done. Not one of them could have accomplished what President Trump did and will do all while fighting off malicious lawfare.
RFK was also an opponent of Trump’s, and a lifelong Democrat as well. Same with Tulsi Gabbard. I guess you are going to dislike a lot of people with incredible potential.
Tulsi is a socialist. She endorsed Bernie Sanders in 2020 when she dropped out. Now she claims she’s a Republican. Can’t believe anyone trusts her.
RFK Jr is a leftist lunatic
You diehard, ‘ I don’t trust because he was a Democrat ” attitude would never have seen Reagan or Trump where they are at. Be observant…OK. But so many people are leaving a Party that has been the opposite of everything they personally believe. A possibility of uniting a coalition from different reasons is not a reason to alienate them. People who are sick of the wars, the infringement of free speech, the woke cultural issues being forced on children, the crime of open borders and neglecting our own in need, the capture of our health community, and who love the principles and values of this country, I am willing to stand with them, until they prove otherwise. Grow up people.
Vivek is a conman and a fraud.
https://www.newsweek.com/vivek-ramaswamy-fraud-always-has-been-opinion-1823853
I understand the criticism. And we all need to be judged on our actions. I remember the night when Vivek blew up the RNC. That took courage. Trust is built now by the work product they produce, and I trust Trump to either approve, amend or not consider their suggestions.
Hearing if Elon Musk buys MSNBC Alex …Jones and Rachel…. Maddow will be Co-Anchors…LMFAO
Oh, that would be so worth watching!
Attack of the bloviators from opposite ends of the spectrum.
Ha, it’ll be like the original SNL news with Akroyd and Curtain–“Jane, you ignorant slut….”
It will all be fine ,when we get back to,New Departure ,Bendix a anvil and horse shoes.
I and most of us know what Vivek implied. RFK, appointed by DJT is assembling his team.
A director can pick the workers but it’s the administrator who has the final say. Kennedy can recommend but President Trump is the final word.
I really do not think that Trump is this petty! He himself does not know about healthcare, so he put someone IN CHARGE that he thinks does.
And Vivek is just complimenting that.
The JOB that needs to be done and the calling for those to do this job is bigger than the egos you people are worried about.
And Trump is the President. He knows who he is and does not need to keep being told…or praised by those around him. You all may think that’s what is going on and that Trump is only worried about his ego. If that was the case…he wpuld have got out of this long ago…but he didn’t. Because his love for this country and his fellow man is greater than is greater than the egos you think you see.
That’s kind of what all the media has been doing all along the way here. Telling us something about this man that has been a complete and total lie!
Bright side is that RFK can “own” these nominees that he made.
Vivek ran against Trump and wanted to be the next President. RFKJr ran against Trump and wanted to be the next President.
They could do it better than the guy who took a bullet for us.
The hubris does not lessen with people like them. The only following those two have is the crowd of supporters in their imaginations.
That’s funny. Trump nominated/appointed them and you can’t deal with it. Politics is mean. Get over it. Trump has.
Charlie Wilson’s War – We’ll See
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Micromanaging is NOT how you have a successful enterprise. Picking the right people to make their own choices in their field, subject to your approval, is how you run a successful enterprise.
Trump shouldn’t be involved in all the downstream choices. He has better things to do. Vivek just confirmed this is how Trump is operating.
overblown. he is the guy in charge and Trump put him in charge. i would expect this type of “headline” from the NY Post or Brit tabloids.
Agree.
Well, the headline was here. And given the astonishing depth of previous articles, the obvious intensive research that goes into them, if this site’s owner chose to p0int out something seemingly trivial, I figure it’s not trivial at all. Call this one a prelude to, “You heard it here first.” A year from now, there might be an article with [LINK HERE].
This is not a man who wastes time, nor has time to waste. I’m paying attention, no matter how “overblown” the headline.
If an underling whom you selected performs well, it is to your credit in picking him/her, absolutely not to your discredit because you may not have made a particular decision. You want the cabinet secretaries to succeed brilliantly, all of them. That is ultimate success for any upper level executive.
I see it as an endorsement of RFK, who needs all the support he can get.
RFK Jr. still gets canned if metrics are not achieved.
Sounds like Ramaswamy is trying to sabotage RFK Jr (he jealousy tried to keep those he viewed as competition after he dropped out) or redirecting the negative focus on Musk who has more money than Ramaswamy
What? It sounds like no such thing.
Really? Read again what Ramaswamy said. He said he is impressed with the team RFK is building. How is that sabatoge?
I think Sundance is making a very good point here. I wouldn’t have thought anything about Vivek’s statement, but this post reminds me that there is a lot of behind the scenes intrigue that goes on that average people like us are unaware of. Hopefully nothing comes of it but it’s a keen observation by Sundance.
70/30 huh…?
Vivek has polished his mirror to a 3D shine.
Looks like 80/20 now. And I can actually picture him practicing the smile, lol!
RFK IS the guy in charge, Trump knows it, and Trump would not have won the election without RFK on the team so I doubt Trump would be bothered by this at all.
How do you know Trump wouldn’t have won without RFK on the team?
RFK first negotiated with Harris’ team and when he didn’t get what he wanted he went to Trump’s team.
RFK and Vivek Ramaswamy are the next DeSantis and Mike Pompeo.
If an MLB top player negotiated with different teams before settling on one that they help to win the World Series, you’re saying they have no loyalty to their final choice and are actually trying to destroy the team they chose?
With that example you are explaining my point and you are proving me right, RFK is not MAGA nor does he care about the MAGA agenda, he has his own agenda, it would have been the same for him to work with the globalist Kamala Harris or with Trump if that means benefiting RFK’s agenda and RFK’s agenda is on the left and is not conservative.
Of course he has his own agenda. He also knows that if he crosses the MAGA line he will no longer be able to pursue his agenda. You could say that he is controlled by Trump in many ways because of that personal agenda.
There is not a shred of evidence to support Kennedy bringing a single vote Donald Trump did not already have.
GenZ and single men of all political stripes won it for Donald Trump.
AND white, smart ….women. Not the college educated snipes who worry about their hair extensions and costly nails. THE WOMEN who have lived this LIFE … and want our families to have THAT life.
nope
There’s no end to what can be accomplished if one does not care who gets the credit. I hope Trump understands that. And he will get the credit for whatever is done in his administration.
Nothing is going to change in DC Trump or with anyone. This is the way this crime syndicate works.Joe or Jane Congress or senate person gets elected.They go to Washing,the deep state along with the uni party made up of Dems and Rep,adv is them they must tow the line ,vote the way they want them to. If they don’t the CIA FBI Nat security.who set them up when they arrived all bran new with a Honey pot some drugs a orgy or two,now have the videos along with email. Now they will allow them from time to time to score points to brag about to the tax pigs who elected them,but just enough line to keep the tax pigs happy.They even put a little sweet corn in the trough with the slop now and again.Then will when a bill comes up ,to send someone like the Ukrainian little clown Bonaparte money.You vote for it. Then when the money has been disbursed to the local crime family,they send some back to the crime family in Washington who divvy it out among our beloved politicians. Now if You think Trump can stop this you are dreaming. I have made 82 trips around the sun . Guess what the folks screaming about the drug cartels never stopped them. There is one thing that can change Washington crime That is water the tree of freedom. That won’t happen either. With folks screaming about second amendment,that put on the mask and got the shot.They now know all they have to do is scream soeey tax pig and we will come running.Here boss is my weapon.
Is President Trump that thin skinned?
He turned RFK Jr. loose to lead MAHA. The fact that he’s coordinating with Trump appointees should be applauded.
Trump can stand front and center to receive his accolades when the goal is achieved.
RFK Jr, can take a bow for his hard work with the assistance of other appointees, not forgetting they are the ones doing the heavy lifting.
RFK and Vivek Ramaswamy are the next DeSantis and Mike Pompeo.
If RFK Jr is building this team of appointments, it’s not in line with his goals. The more I’ve read about the nominees of Surgeon General and the FDA, we won’t get anywhere. Apparently, Dr. Oz is also looked down upon but I don’t know the reasons, I never followed him. But I believe they are all pro Covid vac, double masking, pregnant women getting shots, didn’t like spread of “misinformation” about the vaccine and proper treatment for Covid. These are soundbites and tweets these people have made, with the exception of Dr. Oz, I don’t know what of his evidence.
I don’t understand why RFK Jr would recommend these people.
I don’t see anything wrong with this comment. Trump can’t have his finger on every moving part. He appointed competent people and they are now taking charge in their positions.
RFK and Vivek Ramaswamy are two frauds who are using the MAGA movement to gain power and benefit themselves.
RFK and Vivek Ramaswamy are the next DeSantis and Mike Pompeo.
and if you say this reality most on this site tell you that you are a bot and it’s funny 1 year ago those 2 guys were treated like pariahs by most of the users who now defend them. lol
Trump has bigger fish to fry. Letting RFK run HHS is 3D chess in that he is out starting many fires that the Pharma ,Ag, Food, Medical industrial complexes will attempt to put out. He is dividing there forces. If RFK does a really good job it will be every man for him self, We can only hope. It certainly does take heat off of Trump
A lot of the people Trump is working with aren’t life long politicians. They talk like regular people in business. They don’t expect strong people to get butt hurt because something isn’t perfectly worded.
So while it may not have been the best way to say something it’s not horrid.
Implying that Michael Waltz is the guy in charge, is not likely to make President Donald Trump pleased.
Incoming National Security Adviser Waltz Vows to Bring Ukraine War to ‘Responsible End’
Notice the word ‘responsible’.🤷🏻♂️
Sundance, that is called delegation in the business world. DJT is not going to, nor could he, micromanage every department in his administration. All appointments are based on competence and trust. If any appointee disappoints, he is gone.
Thats a silly assumption. If you appoint someone to head a team, then the appointee is being trusted to put together a team. Which is exactly what it sounds like is happening.
Dont create drama where there is none.
This is such an interesting dynamic that I don’t recall on other admins.
The huge egos that I’m not clear are loyal to trump or parallel to to his desires either.
And as I have no experience to draw on. I’m not sure how it’s going to play out.
I think RFK does not respect Trump. I think RFK believes he’s royalty and entitled and still a Democrat. While I think he will do a decent job shaking up his department. I expect he is angling for power apart from PDJT and over PDJT. I expect he might take opportunities to undermine PDJT.
But President Trump has always been in charge and dealt with people with Egos. So. I guess I’m inclined to believe Trump recognizes this dinamic and has the experience and know-how to handle it.
Im almost certain Jr. is angling now for president in 2028, anyone feel similarly?
I’m reminded of a certain Miss America video in the past…
Opinions differ. 45/47 understands this is not about him, it is about US.
I get it we don’t trust many of TRUMP’s picks, but it’s gonna be a long 4 years if we focus on picking apart tweets. Sounds more like Vivek is name dropping. RFK is building a team that will work under him just as every other appointee should be doing.
Seems we should be more focused on the part about reducing spending and innovation.
I’ll take a different tack here. I think Trump is good at giving people enough rope to hang themselves but not enough to stop the train, if that makes sense. It’s unclear (maybe intentionally) what Vivek’s agenda really is. Pairing him with Elon at DOGE might be the right mix to accomplish their mission and find out what goes on behind the scenes. I think time will tell. RFK’s day will come, he’s very popular. Vivek’s maybe down the road.
I’m am still holding back about RFJ jr because his message to his supporters to vote for PDJT was not delivered and his running mate is a bit off.
Sundance, I really appreciate your work. Spot on.