Since President-elect Trump began announcing his administration and cabinet picks for his second term, much has been made of their collective lack of relevant experience, unwavering personal loyalty to Donald Trump and immense wealth. The net worth of Trump’s proposed cabinet, which does not include Elon Musk or Vivek Ramaswamy, is estimated to top $13 billion, whereas Biden’s current cabinet’s net worth is only $118 million. Confirmation hearings are set to take place at the beginning of Jan. 2025, when the new Congress begins.

Watch the video above as Straight Arrow News contributor Dr. Rashad Richey argues that Trump’s picks suggest his approach to governing prioritizes empowering oligarchs over engaging the people in the democratic process.

The following is an excerpt from the above video:

Now, with all of these appointments, either being wealthy and made major contributions or being individuals who do not, will not, and cannot challenge the incoming president of the United States, Donald Trump, do you believe that you win in that scenario?

You see, sometimes leadership requires challenge. Leadership is not always about who you are able to motivate. Sometimes leadership is about who you are willing to offend when required. Here’s what we know for a fact: If you’re not rich and if you don’t have this unchecked loyalty to Donald Trump, you’re not his friend.

This is how the oligarchy takes control. This is how democracy becomes less of a democracy. This is how a country starts to show its true colors. In that equation, you and I become less of a factor in the overall process of our policies, and that is the scary part.