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How did Chump co-opt the CDC and FDA? (Original Post) MoonRiver Aug 2020 OP
Just like he did everything else, I guess. LisaL Aug 2020 #1
He isn't in charge of their funding. MoonRiver Aug 2020 #2
He appointed the top people, who are the ones overruling the underlings. RockRaven Aug 2020 #3
"They'll let you do anything when you're the president" dalton99a Aug 2020 #4
Biden should appoint "acting" leaders in every SharonClark Aug 2020 #5
I'll bet he is getting them in place already! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #6
He put his dopes in charge. GeorgeGist Aug 2020 #7

RockRaven

(14,988 posts)
3. He appointed the top people, who are the ones overruling the underlings.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:16 PM
Aug 2020

Political appointees can have credentials which makes them seem qualified. But that doesn't mean they aren't political sycophants utterly under Trump's thumb.

SharonClark

(10,014 posts)
5. Biden should appoint "acting" leaders in every
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:36 PM
Aug 2020

agency and cabinet post he can immediately after the inauguration. Start overturning Trump’s corruption ASAP. The confirmations can come later.

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