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Drama surrounds Trump transition

The spectacle of President-elect Donald Trump picking his Cabinet has turned into America's next reality TV program.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sits at a table for dinner with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) and his choice for White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus (L) at Jean-Georges at the  Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York, U.S., November 29, 2016.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson - RTSTX8X

The speculation surrounding Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks has become America’s latest reality TV show — a much-watched spectacle playing out on cable TV and in the lobby of Trump Tower as the president-elect parades his contenders before the public. It’s like a beauty pageant or “The Bachelor,” leaving everyone to speculate who’ll receive the final rose.

Adding to the drama is Team Trump.

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