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Trump’s Gorka pick met with outrage: he’s ‘as dangerous as he is unqualified’

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Even among a host of TV personalities and alleged sex traffickers, far-right commentator is a step too far for some

Trump’s Gorka pick met with outrage: he’s ‘as dangerous as he is unqualified’

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Donald Trump’s appointment of far-right commentator Sebastian Gorka as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counter-terrorism has sparked backlash.

Critics, including former Trump officials John Bolton and HR McMaster, have labeled Gorka unqualified and controversial, pointing to his brief tenure in Trump’s first term and his promotion of extreme policies.

Gorka has a history of inflammatory rhetoric, ties to far-right groups, and legal troubles, yet remains a polarizing figure in conservative circles.

The appointment has intensified concerns about Trump’s administration favoring ideological loyalty over expertise in key national security roles.

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