The 2024 election was divisive, with polarizing opinions expected to continue in the next four years. President-elect Donald Trump has made controversial Cabinet picks and created a new Department of Government Efficiency with support from Democrats like Reps. Stefanik and Chavez-DeRemer, as well as Sen. Rubio. Some Democrats are open to working with Trump’s nominees, while others have expressed criticism. Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Hegseth, is facing allegations, while Warren supports Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary due to her pro-union views. After Trump appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to head the DOGE, House and Senate caucuses were formed to promote government efficiency, with Democrats like Moskowitz and Khanna expressing their support. Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin also back the new department’s mission to examine the Pentagon’s budget. Bipartisanship is seen as a way forward, with some Democrats ready to work with Republicans to achieve common goals for the American people. Despite the continued division and scrutiny, some moments of agreement and cooperation are expected in the upcoming years.
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