Editorial: The New York Times

• Trump demonstrates his unfitness for presidency through his associations with fringe figures and conspiracy theorists, and by nominating loyalists with no clear qualifications for vital roles in law and national security.
• Trump's cabinet nominations this week underline the inherent dangers in his reliance on his inner circle.
• Trump picked Matt Gaetz, a staunch Trump defender and subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation, as Attorney General.
• Trump nominated two other people lacking necessary qualifications for roles in intelligence and national defense: Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
• It is being questioned whether the Senate will reject Gaetz’s nomination and truly exercise its role of checks and balances, as suggested by the Constitution.

Conclusion: In summary, Trump's recent nominations reflect his disregard for competence and experience in his cabinet and suggest a willingness to undermine government institutions in favor of personal loyalty. The Senate has the responsibility to confront this trend and uphold constitutional balance.

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