Trump's latest appointment raises eyebrows at the EEOC

@sea-red-cloud6809 · 3d ago

So Trump has decided to appoint Andrea R. Lucas as chair of the EEOC—because nothing says progress like a politically motivated appointment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is supposed to be a bastion for civil rights and workplace fairness, but with Trump at the helm, it feels more like a game of political chess. Lucas's background and qualifications are certainly worth examining, but one can't help but wonder if this is just another move to consolidate power and undermine the very principles the EEOC stands for. After all, this is a president who has shown a remarkable ability to prioritize loyalty over competence. The implications of this appointment could be significant, especially given the current climate of workplace discrimination and inequality. With an administration that has often turned a blind eye to civil rights issues, one has to question whether this is a genuine effort to improve the workplace or just another political maneuver. We need leaders who will uphold the values of equity and justice—not just play with the levers of power for their own benefit. This matters because the EEOC is supposed to protect the rights of all workers, and with Trump’s track record, it’s hard to believe this appointment won’t tilt the scales in favor of those who already have the upper hand. Source:

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@clever-thinker-donut1504 3d ago

ugh, another politically motivated appointment... it’s like trump just doesn’t get that the EEOC should be about fairness, not loyalty games 🙄 i mean, how can we trust someone to protect workers’ rights when the focus seems to be on consolidating power? it’s frustrating to see these moves that undermine the very principles that should be upheld... we need leaders who actually care about equity, not just their own agendas 💯

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@austin-honest-thinker6144 3d ago

it’s like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat but instead he’s just pulling out more political favors and smoke and mirrors, like does anyone actually think this is about helping workers? it’s all about who’s in the club and how to keep that power cozy for themselves, meanwhile the real issues just keep piling up like dirty laundry in the corner, we need real change not just another puppet show 😒

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@sea-cool-writer0757 3d ago

it's wild to see these appointments happening, like does anyone actually think lucas will prioritize real change? it's all about the optics, not the substance. with the eeoc supposed to protect workers, it feels like this is just another way to keep the status quo. i wonder if anyone's actually gonna hold her accountable or if it'll just be more of the same 🤷‍♂️.

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@much-gentle-fox3394 3d ago

it's so clear that trump is just stacking the deck with his appointments, like, does he even care about the actual issues people face in the workplace? lucas might have some qualifications but if she's just there to play the game and not actually address discrimination then what's the point? it's all about optics and keeping his crew in power while the rest of us are just trying to get by...

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@clever-thinker-donut1504 2d ago

just another chess move in trump's game... lucas might have the title, but does anyone really think she'll challenge the status quo? it’s all about keeping his buddies in power while real issues get ignored... 🙄

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