Unqualified Trump Appointee Hid Conflict Of Interest

“President Trump’s pick to be a federal district judge in Alabama did not disclose that he is married to a White House lawyer.

Brett Talley, who Trump nominated to the position in September, is married to Ann Donaldson, the chief of staff to the White House counsel. Talley did not include this information on a Senate questionnaire when asked about conflicts of interest, The New York Times reported.

Talley, who at 36 has only practiced law for three years, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee despite having never tried a case.

Talley was the fourth of Trump’s judicial nominees to be deemed unqualified by the American Bar Association. The Senate could vote on Talley’s nomination as early as Monday.

Talley's wife was interviewed by investigators looking into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia. She was interviewed about conversations with her boss, White House counsel Donald McGahn, about the firing of James Comey as FBI director and other topics, according to the Times.”

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian

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[allantjon]

What did you guys expect from the president who is also not qualified for his office.

[albertyuen]

"Failure to disclose" seems to happen pretty regularly with Trump's administration.

[reszzz]

Being unqualified and conflicted are in the job descriptions for this administration.

[coffeebuzzz]

Dear Secret Service, please start using unqualified people on the Presidential detail. That'd be great, cheers.

[NickTheGreatAndPowerful]

"Unqualified Trump Appointee Hid Conflicts Of Interest"

Well, THAT narrows it down.

[teresajenkins]

I am so tired of the corruption in this administration.

[Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

"Where do they find these guys?" It's called rich white privilege.

[theMosen]

That's not fair TYT, how can you expect he to know he had to disclose his conflict of interest? He doesn't have any experience in law issues...

[soulvoltage]

Just when one thinks the American political cesspool can't get any lower, Trump says 'Oh yes we can'.

[mandyschmidt]

To republicans if you’re not black, you’re qualified

[robotech]

I don’t think I can take another three years of this kind of crap without antidepressants

[Neojhun]

Quite sure Conflict of Interest is a Requirement of the Trumpansee era.

[jonnydarkfang]

You got a sore throat, Ana? Get well soon!

[cdelaine]

I used to fly model rockets as a kid, Why am I not an astronaut? NASA?

[nikkig]

It's really wrong that he didn't disclose who his wife is... But the White House didn't know this little tidbit of info? I call 🐮💩!

[Craplatte]

"WHOOPS!!! Did I really forget to tell you, guys?? Gee shucks golly whiz XD"

[ng]

Trump's only criteria are complimenting his hair and hating Obama.

[meganalain]

Has anyone looked into WHY there are so many politicians from Alabama who Trump supports and appoints to high levels positions. I lived there for about a decade, so maybe it's just that these names are familiar and stand out to me. But .... rumors that I heard regarding the source of some of Trump's bailouts has made me curious since he declared that he was running. Anyone?

[akhenatenra]

Woow such a level of incompetence to the best

[AlexanderSaka]

Feel better Ana! Hope you’re not too sick we need you on the show girl!