1. Trump allies fight election recount
Legal submissions were made in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin by Republicans – including Michigan AG Bill Schuette – arguing that the election recounts requested by Jill Stein should not be allowed.
Trump allies fight election recount
2. Trump staying busy
An aide to Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he had spoken to Donald Trump by phone and Trump invited him to the White House. Meanwhile, spotted in Trump Tower: the Naked Cowboy, again.
Summary
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and the Naked Cowboy share an elevator at Trump Tower. Peak 2016 reached. pic.twitter.com/zUyJpDJKwr
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 2, 2016
Her response:
.@cspan Cowboys are my people – even if they aren’t from ND.
— Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (@SenatorHeitkamp) December 2, 2016
3. Mattis for secretary of defense
Trump announced retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis as his nominee for secretary of defense. Mattis has got support in the military and Congress, and there’s some establishment hope he that can rein in Trump.
Speaking of Trump's cabinet picks ...
Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, was once known as a “foreclosure king” based on the behavior of OneWest Bank, which he formerly ran. “I’m just thoroughly disgusted,” one man whose home was foreclosed said of his appointment.
4. More of the same on 'thank you tour'
Trump’s first stop in his so-called “thank you tour” was marked by familiar chants of “lock her up” and “build the wall” as the president-elect waxed nostalgic about Hillary Clinton and the “dishonest media”.
5. Trump supports Dakota Access pipeline ...
... But his backing for the controversial scheme “has nothing to do with his personal investments and everything to do with promoting policies that benefit all Americans”, according to his transition team.
6. In case you needed a refresher:
Earlier this week, Donald Trump said he will step aside from his businesses. But little is known about how he plans to do this.
Will he actually be able to do it?
And another thing ...
Trump followed through on a key campaign pledge on Thursday.
Earlier today, President-elect @realDonaldTrump showed he is following through on his campaign promise to say "Merry Christmas." pic.twitter.com/dCDUGhwvtD
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 2, 2016
