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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

The known facts being his previous association with Epstein which should have ruled him out in most people's calculations.

So there's been a ruthless calculation done between the benefits to the government of someone felt able to get on well with the Trump regime and the downside of his Epstein associations.

But how you can appoint someone who's failed civil service vetting seems bizarre. Let's see what the coming week unveils; I'm sure some will be relieved that Trump and the Iranian situation are hogging a lot of the headlines.

So there's been a ruthless calculation done between the benefits to the government of someone felt able to get on well with the Trump regime and the downside of his Epstein associations.

Yes - I agree. Rogues alike.