1989 Drinking Rumors Threaten Cabinet Pick
May 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Washington Post

Back in 1989, whispers of a drinking problem nearly derailed a high-profile Cabinet nomination, showing how personal rumors can torpedo even qualified picks in Washington's cutthroat arena. This throwback highlights the double standards we see today - liberals demand purity tests for conservatives but shrug off their own scandals. Personal vices shouldn't automatically disqualify patriots committed to America First policies, yet the media loves amplifying them to protect the swamp. Read more about this...