Top Republican Says Trump Nominees Are ‘Disruptors’ in Shaking Up Washington

Washington D.C. - The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has described President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks as "disruptors" who will shake up the status quo and challenge the existing order in Washington. Johnson's comments came on Sunday's CNN State of the Union show.

Trump continues to announce nominees for high-ranking positions in his administration, favoring close allies over those with related policy experience. Some of these picks have caused significant shockwaves in Washington, drawing bipartisan concern. However, Trump is said to still have backup plans in place if his nominees require additional support from lawmakers to secure their appointments.

This sentiment was echoed by Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect's son, who defended his father's choices, stating that "we know who the good guys and bad guys are." He acknowledged some of the nominees may be controversial but claimed they will deliver on Trump's promises. Some of these picks include energy secretary nominee Chris Wright, oil executive with a history of climate change skepticism.

Trump's energy secretary pick is expected to drive his campaign promise to increase fossil fuel production, which has been a key tenet of the "drill, baby, drill" slogan. The appointment is seen as a win for the fossil fuel industry and marks a significant shift away from investing in renewable energy sources like wind power.

In contrast, President-elect Joe Biden's recent visit to the Amazon rainforest highlighted his commitment to environmental issues. Biden became the first sitting US president to visit the world's largest tropical rainforest on Sunday, touting his climate legacy.