Unlike Sessions and Pompeo, Flynn is appointed and does not require Senate confirmation. Still, Trump’s pick of the three-star general and decorated intelligence officer has ignited controversy.
Flynn has made inflammatory and derogatory comments about Muslims, and he traveled to Moscow last year to dine alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin at a gala celebrating RT, the state-run propaganda television network. Flynn also supported Trump’s call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States.
The president elect is also scheduled to meet Saturday with Romney, who was a fierce critic of Trump’s candidacy but who is being discussed as a potential candidate for secretary of state.
Other scheduled visitors on Saturday include former D.C. public schools chancellor Michelle Rhee, Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts and retired Marine general James Mattis, who is seen as a plausible defense secretary.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who is chairing Trump’s transition, put a positive spin on Trump’s announced appointments and future selections during a brief visit with reporters Friday at Trump Tower in New York.
“The president-elect is a man of action, and we’ve got a great number of men and women with great qualifications who look forward to serving in this administration,” Pence said. “Our agency teams arrived in Washington, D.C., this morning, and I am very confident it will be a smooth transition that will serve to lead this country forward.”
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
