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In addition to the incredibly dangerous things that Donald Trump's nominees are saying during these confirmation hearings, what we're hearing over and over again, when asked the most basic questions about the departments and agencies they're set to lead, I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know.
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Democrats made a great video about it, highlighting the fact that, again, in addition to just the dangerous statements, these people don't know the most basic things about what they're even doing. Let's play this video.
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I don't know. I mean, the answer to that is I don't know. Do you know how many babies born in this country are covered through Medicaid? I don't know the answer. As an attorney, doesn't federal law preempt state law? I'm just telling you, I don't know the answer to that question. I appreciate that.

Exclusive Interview: Democratic Senator on Trump's Latest Disasters

Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) blasts the shocking incompetence and chaos of Trump's cabinet picks in an interview with MeidasTouch.

During this week’s confirmation hearings, Trump’s cabinet nominees repeatedly stumbled over even the most basic questions—admitting they don’t know how Medicaid works, what federal law says, or even the core responsibilities of their own agencies. It’s not just embarrassing—it’s dangerous.

Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined MeidasTouch to break down the disaster unfolding in real time, from GOP senators rubber-stamping these unqualified picks to MAGA billionaires like Elon Musk threatening Republicans who dare step out of line. And behind all the chaos? A deliberate power grab designed to gut labor rights, sabotage government functions, and consolidate control.

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