Update Donald Trump meets with prominent Sanders supporter Tulsi Gabbard US news The Guardian
At first glance the Democrat seems an unlikely counsellor, but her criticism of Obama and hard line on immigration might appeal to the president elect
At first glance the Democrat seems an unlikely counsellor, but her criticism of Obama and hard line on immigration might appeal to the president elect
Donald Trumps unorthodox US presidential transition continued on Monday when he held talks with one of the most prominent supporters of leftwing Democrat .
The president elects first meeting of the day at Trump Tower in New York a Democratic maverick who endorsed the socialist Sanders during his unsuccessful primary battle with Hillary Clinton.
Over the past few days Trump has also held talks with Mitt Romney, who once branded him a phony but is now under consideration for possible secretary of state, Ted Cruz, whom he labelled Lyin Ted during the Republican primary campaign, and , who is mooted as a possible education secretary.
The celebrity businessmans aides have characterised him as a deal maker who intends to cast the net wide for diverse talents. Barack Obama has called Trump pragmatic, not an ideologue, while former secretary of state Henry Kissinger said he would be a unique president because he has no obligation to any particular group. He is entertaining both loyalists and rivals, although – Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Mike Pompeo for CIA chief and Michael Flynn for national security adviser – have been in the former category.
At first glance Gabbard, who is from Hawaii and is the first Hindu member of the US Congress, seems an unlikely counsellor. She resigned from the Democratic National Committee to back Vermont senator Sanders and him for president at the party convention in July, crediting him with starting a movement of love and compassion, although by then Clintons victory was certain.
But the Iraq war veteran has also expressed views that might appeal to Trump, criticising Obama, and taking a hard line on immigration. In 2014, she called for a rollback of the visa waiver programme for Britain and other European countries with what she called Islamic extremist populations.
In October last year she tweeted: Al Qaeda attacked us on 9/11 and must be defeated. Obama wont bomb them in Syria. Putin did. . She was then who joined Republicans to pass a bill mandating a stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria coming to the US.
Media reports have suggested that Trumps chief strategist Steve Bannon is an admirer of Gabbard. Last week, when 169 Democrats condemning Bannons appointment by Trump for encouraging white nationalism, she was not among them.
Trump, the former host of The Apprentice, continues to throw out hints and teases about his cabinet picks reminiscent of a reality TV show. We really had some great meetings, and youll be hearing about them soon, he said on Sunday.
His other meetings on Monday included talks with Oklahoma governor Mary Fallin, former Texas governor and Republican presidential rival Rick Perry, and executives and anchors from major TV networks.
Kellyanne Conway, Trumps former campaign manager and still a key aide, told Fox News that Perry is a possible contender to lead the defense or energy departments while Fallin is being considered to head the interior department.
Meanwhile there was no sign of an end to the war of words between Trump and the . Actor Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Vice President Aaron Burr in the award winning musical, directly addressed Vice President elect Mike Pence after Fridays performance, expressing fears that his administration would not protect Americas diversity.
Trump used Twitter to demand an apology. But Dixon that he was delivering the message on behalf of the producers, creators and the cast. We recognise Hamilton is an inherently American story, its told by the definition of the American community, he said.
The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!
We are men and women of different colours, creeds and orientations and the resonant nature of the show throughout the world demands we make statements when there are important issues facing us as a community. We wanted to stand up and spread a message of love and unity considering the emotional outpouring since the election.
Conversation is not harassment and I was appreciative that Vice President elect Pence stood there and listened to what we had to say.
Dixon said Pence was welcome to come backstage to have conversations with the cast about their concerns. He added that the shows creator Lin Manuel Miranda, who played Hamilton as a member of the original cast, was involved in writing the message.
Asked how he felt about Trumps demand for an apology, Dixon said: There is nothing to apologise for … We welcome at Hamilton because I think the power of our show and the way we tell it is undeniable.
Trump tweeted nine times over the weekend. Two tweets were about his transition plans; the other messages complained about Hamilton, a skit on Saturday Night Live, Democratic senator Harry Reid and his recently settled fraud case over Trump University.
The billionaire businessman will spend Thanksgiving at his resort in Florida. Jason Miller, a spokesman for the transition team, said Trump would get together with family and take a brief break from transition planning, hopefully eating some turkey.
Vice President elect Mike Pence is travelling for the holiday to Mississippi, where his son, a marine who is training to be a pilot, is stationed.
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