Former Bachelor contestant and current Republican congressional candidate Mike Johnson has praised President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks as “disruptors” who will shake up Washington, D.C.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Johnson expressed his excitement about the incoming administration, saying, “I think what you’re seeing with a lot of these picks is that they are disruptors. They are people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and shake things up in Washington. And I think that’s exactly what we need right now.”
Johnson specifically pointed to Trump’s picks for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, and Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, as examples of individuals who will bring a fresh perspective to their respective departments.
Tillerson, the former CEO of ExxonMobil, has faced criticism for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Johnson believes that Tillerson’s business acumen and experience negotiating with foreign leaders will serve him well in his new role.
Similarly, DeVos, a billionaire philanthropist and advocate for school choice, has been criticized for her lack of experience in public education. But Johnson believes that DeVos’s commitment to empowering parents and students with more educational options will benefit the country’s education system.
Johnson’s support for Trump’s picks reflects the broader sentiment among many Republicans who see the incoming administration as a much-needed change from the status quo in Washington. Trump ran on a platform of shaking up the political establishment, and his cabinet picks seem to be aligned with that goal.
While some may view Trump’s picks as controversial or unorthodox, Johnson sees them as the key to breaking through the gridlock and dysfunction that has plagued Washington for years. He believes that these “disruptors” will bring a new energy and efficiency to the federal government, ultimately benefiting the American people.
As Johnson continues his own bid for Congress, he hopes to work alongside the new administration to enact policies that will benefit his constituents and the country as a whole. With Trump’s “disruptors” in place, Johnson is optimistic about the future of Washington, D.C., and the potential for real change in the nation’s capital.