The progressive outlet Politico is urging Democrats to create a ‘shadow cabinet’ to fight Trump. Perhaps they haven’t heard, but the chair of the DNC announced that they’re already doing that. He said so back in April.
Remember when Democrats and the media claimed to care about saving our precious norms? What do they call this?
The only difference between Politico’s plan and the one the DNC chair already announced is who will be featured in this unconstitutional body.
From Politico:
As Democrats cast about for a strategy to thwart President Donald Trump’s agenda, rebrand their party and take back power, Sen. Elissa Slotkin recently offered one intriguing idea: Build a shadow Cabinet.
The shadow Cabinet, as envisioned by the Michigan Democrat in an interview with POLITICO, could be composed of the ranking members of congressional committees who could then take the lead in challenging the Trump administration. It’s a common feature of opposition politics abroad and could be a way for Democrats to flood the media zone and deliver a coordinated response to Trump’s most wild maneuvers. But … ranking members?
Ranking members have their uses. They’re good at reclaiming their time and making motions to recommit. But they are not the fresh faces who can give the Democratic Party a sleek new look.
Nor are the thirsty crop of presidential wannabes right for a shadow Cabinet. Everything they say would be parsed for self-serving motivation, distracting from the party’s broader task at hand.
Here are some of the names they float:
Samantha Power – SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE
Letitia James – SHADOW ATTORNEY GENERAL
Jon Stewart – SHADOW SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Gisele Fetterman – SHADOW SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bill Nye – SHADOW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
Didn’t we just go through this?
A shadow cabinet ran the country for four years, but OK… https://t.co/z89nRzHc1m
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) May 27, 2025
Look at who’s in the pictures and try not to get a hernia laughing out loud.
Seriously, be sure to sit down first. pic.twitter.com/mFmwZcxUlg
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) May 27, 2025
Isn’t it fascinating how the media keeps trying to offer the Democrats advice? It’s almost like they’re all on the same side.
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