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Her nomination would add yet another loyalist without relevant experience to Trump’s Cabinet and would likely worsen Trump’s already hostile relationship with Mexico.

Habba is just the latest loyalist to be appointed to Trump’s Cabinet as he seeks to fill his administration with steadfast supporters.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a slate of unorthodox loyalists to serve in his next administration, disregarding the kinds of legal baggage and inexperience he has carried through his own political career.

“It’s almost a way of inoculating himself when he is surrounding himself with loyalists who have gone through similar travails.”

Trump has filled out his Cabinet and other senior positions with loyalists who will enthusiastically implement his commands, even if they are unconscionable and/or illegal.