The Cabinet

On February 17, 2017, ABC News posted "A look at Trump's Cabinet picks" about the cabinet nominees Trump has appointed. Some of which have already been confirmed. This article goes through the details of Trump's process when deciding who he was going to appoint. Prior to his election, 170 people were already interviewed with 200 going through extensive reviews after the election. However, the article doesn't say if the 170 were a part of the 200, so my curiosity wasn't sated there.
To show some diversity in the cabinet, the article mentions some of the nominees being people of color: Ben Carson being African-American, Elaine Chao being Asian-American, and Nikki Haley being Indian-American. However, despite a custom that usually has some people of the opposite party on the cabinet, Trump's cabinet is all republicans.
This article introduces the nominees with short backgrounds, some including information about the controversies surrounding their different roles. But with each person listed, it leaves a link to find out more about that person, which I find very important because it gives the audience an option to do more research into the nominees.
Now, why do I find this article important? That answer is simple: we need to stay informed. These are some trying times we're in and the people that go into these roles are put there to try to give the American people a better education, continue to keep this nation safe along with our environment, and many other things. We should be aware of the backgrounds and current beliefs of these people so we can know who to trust. We don't have to be supporters of Trump, but we should all be aware of his hopes and the hopes of the people taking up these roles. Even his supporters should be aware of what he's choosing because maybe something he chooses will directly affect them and being informed will be what helps people fight back or support people more effectively. Ignorance may be bliss, but in times like these it is vital to stay informed.