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Nov 2024
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Donald Trump has been on a nominating spree in the week since he took the win in the 2024 US presidential election.

From one of the most controversial selections for Secretary of State to an anti vaxer in charge of health, the stories of the men and women lining up to run government in 2025 has been met with raised eyebrows and a little bit of comedy.

Mamamia's US correspondent, Deputy editor of Foreign Policy Magazine Amelia Lester fills us in on the collection of people who will be Trump's cabinet when he returns to the Oval Office. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy editor Foreign Policy Magazine

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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