For more than 15 months, Donald Trump has been acquiring the services of men and women with whom he identifies. Let’s take a look at the main components of his campaign staff, and his most ardent supporters.

Go back to the beginning of his campaign. Failed Republicans Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, and Chris Christie immediately rallied around Trump; desperate to revive their careers in politics.

Newt Gingrich was no surprise. The former Speaker of the House; a man who was forced to resign by his own party; received support from Donald Trump when he was a candidate himself in 2012. Gingrich, like Trump was a philanderer. He also rated his women in similar fashion to Donald Trump. His history is a perfect example of a corrupt politician who used his power and position for his personal ambitions.

Rudy Giuliani, also a philanderer, has proven that he is a ‘few bricks short of a full load.’ He does not have a single accomplishment to his credit as the Mayor of New York, with the exception of instituting a “stop and frisk” policy. This action was eventually declared un-Constitutional. Recently Trump said that this illegal policy should be revived. Giuliani’s lies in attempting to defend Trump have become an embarrassment.

After New Jersey Governor Chris Christie withdrew from his own campaign, he immediately placed his support behind Trump. His favorability rating in his own state began to plummet. He too is looking for a job; most likely Attorney General. Like Giuliani and Gingrich, his effort to save Trump’s candidacy have become an embarrassment. When Trump loses, Christie will likely fade way, never to be heard from again; I hope.

When Roger Ailes was fired from FOX Noise related to multiple charges of sexual harassment, he immediately aligned himself with Trump as an “advisor.” The two sexists have been friends for years; they are a match made in hell.

Trump’s top campaign staff has no experience in campaigns at any level. They are not individuals reputable politicians would choose to be associated with.

Trump’s CEO is Steve Bannon. Before joining Trump’s campaign, he led the online publication ‘Breitbart.’ He wrote or approved articles promoting racism, misogyny, Islamophobia, anti-gay rhetoric, and a rejection of Hispanics as possible citizens of America. Bannon himself is openly a white supremacist; he is a member of “Alt-Right.”

Campaign Manager, Kellyanne Conway, has never been directly involved in a politcal campaign of this magnitude. Soon, the truth was revealed; she was

actually hired as a “spin doctor.” When Donald Trump lies, or says something vile and disgusting, it’s her job to pivot his remarks and minimize the damage. She’s been very busy.

David Bossie was hired as Deputy Campaign Manager. He has never held public office, and I am not sure what he has been involved in since 1992. During that year, his only purpose was to find harmful information regarding Bill Clinton and help George H.W. Bush win; he failed. He is a “muck raker,” and conspiracy theorist; nothing to be proud of, but he is a member of Trump’s campaign staff.

This is Trump’s inner circle, and fit with the failed businessman perfectly.

Bannon, Conway, and Bossie were added late in Trump’s campaign. I was curious about the reasons, and then I discovered the truth; it’s always a situation of “follow the money.”

Robert Mercer is a real billionaire. He supported Breitbart, and previously supported Ted Cruz. Conway worked for Cruz. Bossie can be explained because of his single purpose. It is now obvious that Trump was ordered to hire them by Mercer, who is spending millions of dollars on his campaign.

Yes, you can be judged by the company you keep. These seven individuals are likely a part of the “basket of deplorables” Hillary Clinton referred to in an earlier speech.

The only question is; “what more will revealed about Donald Trump in the next seven weeks?” What we know is that Trump will never withdraw from his campaign; his ego will not allow it to happen. His words reveal that he will not concede after he loses on November 8^th; he will continue to claim that the “election was rigged.”

Let’s ensure that Hillary not only wins, but crushes the “orange man.” Please re-post, and thank you.

Op-Ed

By James Turnage

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