Summary

President-elect Donald Trump is prioritizing media personalities for key administration roles, favoring individuals with TV experience to create what critics describe as a “nuclear-armed reality television show.”

Notable picks include Pete Hegseth, Sean Duffy, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Tulsi Gabbard, many of whom lack traditional qualifications but have strong on-air presence.

Trump’s focus on celebrity and loyalty over expertise has raised concerns among lawmakers.

Former allies like Chris Christie liken the selection process to “casting a TV show,” reflecting Trump’s reality-TV roots and reliance on conservative media.