Claim Trump nixed top Musk ally from NASA post over Dem donations belied by ex-Dems on team
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Despite pulling Jared Isaacman's nomination, Trump has appointed RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and other officials with Democratic histories
Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital.
Trump had known about many of his circle’s Democratic ties before Isaacson came on the scene, including his own history. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant.
Until the Obama administration, Trump reliably donated to Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, then-Rep. Anthony Weiner, Hillary Clinton – all of New York – Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, and then-Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.
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