Summary
Donald Trump’s appointment of far-right commentator Sebastian Gorka as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counter-terrorism has sparked backlash.
Critics, including former Trump officials John Bolton and HR McMaster, have labeled Gorka unqualified and controversial, pointing to his brief tenure in Trump’s first term and his promotion of extreme policies.
Gorka has a history of inflammatory rhetoric, ties to far-right groups, and legal troubles, yet remains a polarizing figure in conservative circles.
The appointment has intensified concerns about Trump’s administration favoring ideological loyalty over expertise in key national security roles.
The silver-lining here is the minor entertainment value to be found:
So it’s a bit like tossing a glitter bomb into a meeting of people who are bending over backwards to appear Very Very Serious.
I wonder how butthurt he gets when people don’t call him “doctor”? Or if they use it with air quotes and/or a snicker when they say “doctor” Gorka…
I bet that place is a den of snakes and absolutely none of these people seem like genuinely happy people, even when they are putting on a trollface when trolling most normal Americans with their bullshit.