Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin voiced frustration over not being invited to serve in the Trump administration, blaming the president’s “tight” gatekeepers for keeping her out. During an appearance on NewsNation’s On Balance With Leland Vittert on Friday, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate admitted she’s “frustrated” that she hasn’t been offered a role in the administration.
“I thought that there would be a position in Energy in that Department because that’s my baby: wanting energy independence for America. You know, that’s all about security and sovereignty of our nation is to be energy independent,” Palin said. “But that hasn’t happened.”
The 2008 running mate of the late Senator John McCain expressed surprise that her experience in an energy-rich state and her background in national politics has led her to be excluded from the administration’s shortlist. “I didn’t even get credentials to attend the GOP convention, if you can believe it,” she added. “They’re tight. They’re tight.”
Palin added: “And I’m the only living Republican nominee who had run for VP or president who supported Trump. And even I couldn’t get in. So, you know, yeah, they’re pretty tight … but I’d love to serve.” Palin, who ran for Congress in 2022 but did not win, predicted that if Trump fails to get his mandate through, some personnel changes are likely to occur early.
“If things aren’t going to be smooth, if his agenda is not going to be ushered in per the vote of the people, the wishes of the people, then I think they will regroup and maybe already change some persons,” she said. Palin also stated that recent unforced errors from the administration highlight the importance of experience. Particularly, experience in local government: “You learn, from the bottom on up, how important it is to be on the same sheet of music. And not to have blind loyalty.”
