By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Trump recently appointed several individuals to an advisory council within the Department of Homeland Security. The council, initially established in 2002, is intended to provide independent advice on homeland security operations. Notable appointments include right-wing commentator Mark Levin, former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, and former campaign advisor Corey Lewandowski. The council will be chaired by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is set to hold its first meeting early next month.
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Giuliani, Lewandowski among new members of Homeland Security advisory council, and honestly, where do we even begin with this one? It’s like a darkly comedic sketch that just keeps getting written, and the punchlines, frankly, are becoming a little tiresome. The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) is the body in question, and it’s meant to offer insight and advice on, you know, keeping the country safe. Now, before you picture a room full of seasoned experts, security professionals, and thoughtful strategists, let’s add in a disbarred lawyer and a former campaign manager with, shall we say, a colorful history.
The fact that this advisory council is *unpaid* should probably tell us something. Members get a per diem and travel expenses. But the real value, the stuff that’s truly sought after, is a peek behind the curtain of Homeland Security operations. It’s access, influence, and the potential for… well, let’s just say it’s a prime spot for networking. And, as an aside, our lead terrorism prevention official in the DHS is a 22-year-old with no prior experience. So, yeah, that’s encouraging.
Now, let’s delve into the new recruits. The inclusion of Rudy Giuliani is, shall we say, *iconic*. Remember the Four Seasons landscaping debacle? Or the key to the city for Sean Combs? Or, of course, the *Borat* incident? These aren’t exactly the credentials you’d expect from someone advising on national security. It’s almost as though they are scraping the bottom of the barrel. He’s 81 years old and disbarred. Honestly, it feels like Trump is just tossing him a nickel.
Then there’s Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s former campaign manager. The whispers of an affair with Kristi Noem are pretty hard to ignore, and this new appointment just adds another layer of “huh?” to the whole situation. It’s all about the optics, isn’t it? It makes you wonder if Noem’s husband also gets to have an affair. Lewandowski is being put in a position to “advise” her about things. Seems like a cozy arrangement.
The rest of the council features other government officials, attorneys, and security experts, which is somewhat expected. However, the addition of the founder of “Bikers for Trump,” a chainsaw artist from South Carolina, is the cherry on top of this already absurd cake. This is not just a bad decision, it’s a statement. It’s a signal that expertise is not the priority.
The general sentiment is one of disbelief and, let’s face it, utter embarrassment. It’s the feeling that this administration is running out of options, that they’re resorting to the dregs. The term “kakistocracy” keeps popping up – rule by the worst. It’s hard to argue with that assessment.
The appointment of such figures is a slap in the face to the concept of meritocracy. It’s like a reverse meritocracy, where the more baggage you have, the more opportunities you get. Remember the time Giuliani was caught on camera in a compromising situation? It’s just one example of the kind of judgment that one would hope would disqualify someone from advising on matters of national security.
And we’re not alone in thinking this is a joke. The general consensus is that this is a clown show. This appointment is a joke. It’s like a headline from *The Onion*. Everyone seems to be just recycling the same old playbook. There’s an element of desperation in the whole thing.
The potential for hilariously dumb mistakes coming from this advisory board is certainly there. It’s almost a given. They seem to be creating another basket of deplorables. This is the kind of thing that fuels the belief that all the worst people are put in positions of power. This is the kind of thing that, when you look at it, just makes you think, “America, you’re a fucking disgrace.”