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Professor Jack Pitney joined “Your Morning,” in reaction to President Donald Trump’s presidential election, to discuss Special Council Jack Smith’s move to step down from his position, what we can expect from the GOP House and Senate Elections, Pete Hegseth as a surprising cabinet pick from President-elect Trump for Secretary of Defense, and Trump’s former campaign manager Susie Wiles, tentative position to serve as Trump’s White House Chief of Staff, which would make her the first woman to ever hold that position. Professor Pitney also discussed Trump’s institution of DOGE, the department of government efficiency, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk as members. Pitney clarified that this is an advisory committee, and not a real department, as the institution of a legitimate department requires an act of congress. Lastly, he asserted that Kristi Noem’s prospects for Trump’s vice-president pick are severely diminished following negative publicity received after the incident involving her dog.