Many American Presidents have had Cabinet Officers who are corrupt and disgraceful in their behavior.
But no Presidency matches, particularly, in the second term of Donald Trump, only 19 months, the horrifying corruption and disgraceful behavior of Cabinet Officers, and already some Cabinet Members are gone, and others, seemingly, on thin ice.
Already, Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security; Attorney General Pam Bondi; Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard; and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer have been removed from their posts, ironically all women.
But there are so many others who are corrupt and disgraceful, and should be removed, but Donald Trump seems more comfortable with his male Cabinet Officers.
Among the “worst of the worst” in ranked order are the ten following:
Secretary of Defense (War)—Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Health and Human Services—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
Attorney General Todd Blanche
Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought
Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum
Environmental Protection Agency Head Lee Zeldin
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy
This does not mean that the remainder of the Trump Cabinet in the second term is much better, with only one—Secretary of State Marco Rubio being not totally disgraceful, but still a major disappointment as he, like so many others, has abandoned all principles and beliefs in service of Donald Trump.
Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/15/media/trump-gop-midterm-convention-nfl-tv-ratings
The incoming ‘super’ El Niño will create chaos around the world – and we are far from ready for it
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/15/rise-global-temperatures-super-el-nino
How the End of USAID Eroded Global Environmental Goals
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15092026/usaid-cancellation-weakened-global-environmental-protections/
Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could ‘kill all humans’
https://www.reuters.com/technology/ex-google-deepmind-researcher-adds-warnings-that-ai-could-kill-all-humans-2026-09-15/
China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/14/china-dismisses-ai-fearmongering-as-spy-chief-warns-of-threat-to-communist-party-rule
WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/wto-says-global-trade-system-critical-juncture-urges-reform-2026-09-15/
Russian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-Party
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/donald-trump-jr-wedding-russian-businessman.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BFE.w2Nf.ZrenPxI58Dbq&smid=url-share
Just IMAGINE the reaction if this had been Hunter Biden…or any Democratic president’s child!
Russia sanctions bill clears procedural House hurdle
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/14/congress/russia-sanctions-bill-clears-procedural-house-hurdle-01076228
This bill is deeply flawed; gives Trump more power, which he almost certainly will misuse badly, and doesn’t require him to really do anything to his pal Putin!
NATO ‘committed and ready’ after shooting down drone over Lithuania
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/nato-committed-and-ready-after-shooting-down-drone-over-lithuania
Pentagon watchdog says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-watchdog-says-iran-war-led-munitions-shortfall-rcna597019
Gulf Arab States Explore New Options as U.S. Bases Fail to Deter Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/gulf-us-iran-uae-bahrain-saudi-arabia.html
Trump nominates Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/14/congress/wesley-hunt-trump-ambassador-01075317
The guy’s a huge Trump supporter; ’nuff said.
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-pro-palestine-statements-1235625967/
Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump
“Canada will seek an arrangement that would allow Canadians to live and work in Europe without visas.”
https://www.ms.now/news/carney-europe-high-stakes-speech-eu-ties-canada-clashes-trump
What an f’ing joke.
Trump nominates wife of ‘God Bless the USA’ singer Lee Greenwood to serve as US ambassador
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/14/trump-lee-greenwood-nomination-ambassador/1ae8f814-b088-11f1-92c2-5c918f4a6127_story.html
ICE Attacks Two U.S. Citizen Minors on Their Way to Enlist in Marines
https://newrepublic.com/post/215393/ice-attacks-us-citizen-minors-enlist-marines
Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/alligator-alcatraz-immigration-jail-cages-report
We’re going to need a Nuremberg-style panel for all these ICE abuses.
Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/homeland-security-officers-are-illegally-accessing-state-voter-data-new-whistleblower-alleges/
These federal agents should be arrested and charged.
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/15/us-democracy-indicators-lowest-for-50-years
US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to battle climate crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/trump-epa-repeal-pollution-standards-power-plants
Insane and EVIL!
Exclusive: FBI Builds Out National NSPM-7 Center to Track Dissent, Docs Show
“IRS sent 10 agents and three analysts to national effort to police “anti-capitalism” and ‘extremism on migration, race, and gender’.”
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/fbi-nspm-7-joint-mission-center
Those agents should refuse to do this or resign.
Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw980n0nd0qjo
Democrats Gain Edge as Trump Drags Down G.O.P., New Poll Finds
51%-43% edge for Dems among likely voters; only 32% think we’re on the right path; only 38% approve of Trump, which of course is 38 points too high!
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-poll.html
Kash Patel to testify on FBI oversight before Senate committee
https://abcnews.com/Politics/kash-patel-testify-fbi-oversight-senate-committee/story?id=136428159
Gavin Newsom tells CNN’s Jake Tapper he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/14/politics/video/governor-gavin-newsom-jake-tapper-talk-2028-presidential-run-digvid
MAGA media back GOP nominee’s racist social media post complaining about nonwhite college students in Texas
https://www.mediamatters.org/benny-johnson/maga-media-back-gop-nominees-racist-social-media-post-complaining-about-nonwhite