WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Communications Director Hope Hicks on her last day of work at the White House before he departs March 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump is traveling to Ohio to deliver a speech on infrastructure before continuing on to Palm Beach for the Easter holiday weekend.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his plans to appoint additional loyalists to federal advisory boards and commissions in the final days of his presidency.
“These positions are all highly sought after. It’s the reason why the outgoing president uses it as a chit or a recognition because they know they are doing a consequential favor for somebody,” Max Stier, president of CEO of non-profit group Partnership for Public Service, told Bloomberg, adding that some of Trump’s appointments are “not standard practice.”
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was a member of Trump’s legal team during his impeachment trial, will become a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Elaine Chao, Transportation Secretary, and Pamella DeVos, sister-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, were also given seats on the Kennedy board.
Hope Hicks, White House aide, will be a member of the Fullbright Scholarships board.
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