Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) signaled Thursday that he’d be keen to serve beneath President-elect Trump when he returns to the White Home in January.
“If there is a job that could help the country and that my skillset would be useful for. Anybody should consider that,” Phillips told NewsNation’s “On Balance.”
“And if we come to some extent the place no Democrat will wish to serve in a Republican administration, and conversely, we’re limiting 50 p.c of the universe of potential appointees and that’s what I’m attempting to beat,” he added.
Phillips, who mounted an extended shot bid towards President Biden earlier than dropping out in March, has constantly warned his social gathering about not having a aggressive major course of and urged each events to attempt to higher perceive the wants of the American folks.
The Minnesota Democrat mentioned final week that Trump has “become a significant historical figure in American politics” and that he constructed a motion “that, frankly, snuck up on most Democrats.”
“I am not a big fan of the President himself, but I understand the MAGA movement,” Phillips mentioned Thursday. “I perceive why persons are indignant. I perceive why this federal authorities must be reformed. However then do it with folks with competency and integrity to do it.”
Trump has introduced a slew of candidates for his Cupboard and different administration posts since being declared the winner of the presidential race, together with choosing two ex-Democrats, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to be his director of nationwide intelligence and head the Division of Well being and Human Providers, respectively.
The Hill has reached out to Trump’s transition crew spokesperson for remark.
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