Trump's Cabinet Fills with 'Disruptors', Raises Concern About Competence and Loyalty

Washington D.C. - The Trump administration is shaping up to be a force of change, as President-elect Donald Trump appears to be selecting individuals who are more known for their ability to disrupt the status quo rather than possess extensive policy experience.

According to House Speaker Mike Johnson, who spoke on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, Trump's picks are persons who will "shaken up the status quo" and shake the foundations of the establishment. Johnson believes this is a deliberate choice by Trump.

Trump continues to announce officials to fill high-ranking positions, seemingly favoring close allies over nominees with relevant policy experience. Some of those picks have sent shockwaves through Washington, causing bipartisan concern.

Controversies surrounding some of the nominees abound. His defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth has denied sexual assault allegations, while his potential attorney general Matt Gaetz is at the centre of an ethics scandal. The nominee for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, is facing scrutiny due to his vaccine scepticism.

Donald Trump Jr, son of the president-elect, defended his father's nominees on Fox News Sunday. "We know who the good guys and bad guys are", he said. "It's about surrounding my father with people who are competent and loyal. They will deliver on his promises."

Not all of the nominations have been universally welcomed. The appointment of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary has been met with enthusiasm from the fossil fuel industry, but critics have raised concerns about climate change scepticism and a lack of government experience.

The latest controversy emerged when Trump announced Wright's candidacy to head the Department of Energy, which is responsible for working towards fulfilling the campaign promise to increase fossil fuel production. The president-elect wants to boost energy production in order to achieve his "drill, baby, drill" slogan, but critics worry this will harm the environment.

The selection process has raised questions about Trump's priorities and how his administration will function. Some of those closest to him insist that there are backup plans in place if nominees fail to muster sufficient support in the Senate, a tasked role of vetting thousands presidential nominations before voting on their appointments.