THE TRUMP VETTING PROCESS QUESTIONAIRE

by Ruth A. Sheets

The Trump administration has levels of corruption not seen since Ulysses Grant was president 150 years ago.  And this one is even worse because President Grant himself was not involved in the corruption.  Mr. Trump cannot say the same.

As prosecutor Alexander Acosta’s actions have captured the attention of the media, I started thinking about corruption.  Mr. Acosta “freed” a man credibly accused of sex trafficking because the man was a billionaire, yet still was nominated and approved for the position of Secretary of the Department of Labor that deals with sex trafficking.  I wondered, what is the vetting process like for this administration.

I imagine a series of questions with points for each that can help the FBI and other officials in Mr. Trump’s circle select people for offices and judgeships in the administration.

1. Is this person a straight, rich, white male? 

a. If YES, 25 pts.

b. If NO but is willing to be a Black or Latino token, 10 pts.

c. If a woman married to someone useful to Mr. Trump, 10 pts.

d. If anyone else 0 pts.

2. Does Mr. Trump know this nominee personally?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, but you run a powerful fossil fuel corporation – particularly coal, PAC, or have a rich family,

10 pts. 

c. If NONE OF THE ABOVE, 0 pts.

3. Has this person ever criticized Mr. Trump?

a. If YES, 0 pts.

b. If NO, 15 pts.

4. Is this person ultra conservative or a claimed prosperity Evangelical/Catholic?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

5. Will this person be willing to sacrifice personal values and integrity for Mr. Trump?

a. If YES, 15 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

6. Does this person have ties with Russia?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

7. Does this person believe the United States needs no more immigrants, no asylum-seekers and that a border wall is great for keeping “those people” out?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

8. Does this person regard the Constitution as the most important framework for our nation and that it should be adhered to?

a. If YES, 0 pts.

b. If NO, 15 pts.

9. Does this person see women as objects to be used by males at will, and want the Government to have control over women’s bodies?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

10. Does this person regard the Government’s money as their own money to be spent for anything desired?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

11. Does this person believe no one is above the law?

a. If YES, 0 pts.

b. If NO, 10 pts.

12. Does this person believe Mr. Trump should be able to do anything he wants as president despite what the Constitution or laws say?

a. If YES, 50 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

13. Is this person willing to direct Government, taxpayer money for personal gain or for projects that will enrich family members?

a. If YES, 10 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

14. Does this person think it is not only acceptable, but expected that they lie to Congress?

a. If YES, 20 pts.

b. If NO, 0 pts.

15. Is this person in any way knowledgeable about or competent in the skills needed for the position being nominated for?

a.  If YES, 0 pts.

b. If NO, 20 pts.

Let’s look quickly at a couple of Mr. Trump’s Administration and how they add up.

Brett Kavanaugh (Supreme Court Justice) – 185 pts.

William Barr (Attorney General) – 190 pts.

 Elaine Chao (Secretary of Transportation) – 175 pts.

Betsy De Vos (Secretary of Education) 190 PTS.

Ben Carson (Secretary of Housing & Urban Development) – 180 pts. (he’d have gotten more, but alas, he’s not white)

NOTE:  These are only guesses since it is not always clear just how corrupt these people actually are.

Try this scoring system for any member of the administration.  They would all score above 150 pts.  This includes the judges given life-time appointments to the Federal courts.  Shame on the Senate for approving them, often without any kind of hearing.

Hey, You could use this for Senators and Representatives too.  What a thought!