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In this episode of CAFE Insider, “Sulkers & Losers,” Preet and Anne celebrate CAFE Insider’s two-year anniversary while breaking down President Trump’s decision to put Rudy Giuliani in charge of his legal efforts to contest the outcome of the election, Ronald Klain’s appointment as White House chief of staff, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s controversial speech at the Federalist Society Convention, and more.

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Tamara Sepper – Executive Producer; Adam Waller – Senior Editorial Producer; Matthew Billy – Audio Producer; Jake Kaplan & Sam Ozer-Staton – Editorial Producers

Biden’s Staff Appointments Signal a Return to Normalcy in the White House

With the appointment of Ronald Klain as White House chief of staff, President-elect Biden is sending a message that the incoming leaders of his administration are experienced and ready to tackle the issues facing the country.

President Trump continues to contest the results of the presidential election, despite all major news organizations calling the race for President-elect Joe Biden. Preet and Anne assess whether Trump has any possible path to victory through the courts, an effort being led by — of all people — Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani.

Meanwhile, despite Trump’s refusal to concede, the Biden team is forging ahead with the transition process by naming Ronald Klain as incoming White House chief of staff. Preet and Anne discuss Klain’s extensive Washington experience — particularly his work in the Obama administration handling the Ebola outbreak.