Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer said people should “get ready” for President-elect Trump's second term in the White House because “there's a lot more to come.” Ta.
“I said this morning, if you're shocked or surprised by last night's appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, buckle your seatbelts, baby, it's moving forward, we want you to know more It’s going to bring a lot to the table,” Spicer said during an appearance Wednesday. NewsNation's show “The Hill.”
“And I think the policies, the people, the processes will take over Washington,” he added.
Spicer, who served as Trump's first White House press secretary during Trump's first term, noted that the president-elect on Tuesday nominated Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, to be the next secretary of defense. . On Wednesday, President Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) as attorney general and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, choices that surprised lawmakers in Washington. .
Spicer on Wednesday praised some of Trump's recent senior staff picks, including Taylor Budowicz, who was named deputy chief of staff for communications and human resources.
“He's a strong hand who understands messaging, so I think he'll continue to build on this,” Spicer said.
Spicer also wrote an op-ed in Wednesday morning's edition of The Hill in which he shared some tips for becoming Trump's next press secretary, a key role that has drawn several candidates.
“First, stay informed about what the president thinks about policy and personnel matters. Check in with him often and double-check as needed. He is his own best spokesperson. ,” Spicer wrote. “Regardless of what the staff says, the decision is always his and the exact words that convey the decision or announcement are important.”
He recommended hiring “loyal and intelligent staff” who “understand the media's logistical needs and they will appreciate that.”
Spicer advised the next press secretary to go beyond traditional media reporters and engage with local and regional reporters. Additionally, he encouraged more independent reporters to join the James S. Brady Press Conference Room.
“The Trump campaign did a great job of leveraging independent media and long-form podcasts. Invite these people to your group. Hold the call with them. Have them attend the briefing, call them out.” he wrote.
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