Sarah Palin Appears to Turn on Trump as She Shares Posts Asking Why ‘Mother of MAGA’ Doesn’t Have a Cabinet Spot: ‘Funny How Politics Works’
Sarah Palin appears to be venting her frustration over not receiving one of Donald Trump’s coveted Cabinet spots after supporting the president-elect during his campaign.
The former Alaska governor and Republican Party vice presidential candidate, an early and outspoken supporter of Trump since at least 2011, posted a series of cryptic messages on social media with screenshots of other users questioning why she had not been drafted into his Cabinet.
In a Sunday post announcing the latest news about a Trump nominee, Palin posted a screenshot of a text message in which someone asked her, “What about you?” to which she replied, “Thanks.”
In another frame, she posted a selfie of herself looking calm as she wrote the sharp but irritated words: “Funny how politics works.”
Palin also posted a rant from one of her supporters to her X and Instagram stories who labeled her as ‘Trump before Trump’, and wondered aloud why she had not been assigned any role.
‘Currently, President-elect Trump has appointed his secretaries for the VA, Energy, Interior and EPA Administrator. I was hoping Sarah Palin would get each of these positions,” the user wrote online.
“Palin was Trump before Trump. I’ve been saying this for years. Sarah Palin is the mother of MAGA. When [16 years ago]she was the face of the tea party, which would later become the MAGA movement.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin appears to be venting her frustration at being sidelined when it comes to being one of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. She is pictured in Washington DC during election week
Palin, a staunch ally who was an early and outspoken supporter of Trump, campaigned for him at a rally in Alaska in 2022
In one post, Palin posted a selfie with the sharp but exasperated words: “Funny how politics works.”
“It’s so shocking to me that in 2017, and now it looks like 2025, she won’t have a seat at the table she helped set,” she added.
In fact, many Republicans believed Palin was a shoo-in candidate for a prominent role in the Trump administration.
The former vice presidential candidate was widely expected to take on a high-profile position, possibly as Interior secretary or another Cabinet seat, given her outspoken support for Trump over the years.
During his 2016 presidential bid, she appeared at rallies and gave speeches touting Trump’s outsider appeal and conservative credentials. Her endorsement was seen as a major boost for Trump in his bid to secure the Republican nomination.
Palins The endorsement this time also helped strengthen Trump’s base, especially among rural and conservative voters.
She appeared with Trump at a rally when he visited her home state of Alaska in 2022 and most recently attended one of his final rallies at New York’s Madison Square Garden last month.
But despite her loyalty, the expected reward – a seat at Trump’s decision-making table – has yet to materialize.
Trump’s Cabinet announcements so far have leaned heavily on both established figures and political newcomers, leaving little room for firebrands like Palin.
In another post to her
Palin posted a screenshot of a text message in which someone asked her, “What about you?” to which she replied, “Thanks.”
Palin appeared to enjoy her week in Washington DC before the election, where she appeared on television as a pundit
Palin last attended one of Trump’s final rallies at Madison Square Garden in New York last month
During his 2016 presidential bid, she appeared at rallies and gave speeches touting Trump’s outsider appeal and conservative credentials
Sarah Palin made it very clear who she wants to serve as Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health, with a muscular photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on her Instagram story
Palin has been a supporter of Trump since the beginning – even before his presidential ambitions. The pair are pictured leaving Trump Tower in May 2011
While speculation about who will fill a key role continues to dominate headlines, Palin’s omission from the shortlist is particularly notable.
Despite the apparent criticism, she remains a powerful force in conservative politics.
Palin fans hope she can still play an important role in the Trump era, perhaps as a media agitator or a grassroots organizer.
Her message, while laced with frustration, could also be a signal that she is not quietly distancing herself.
Palin’s next move remains a mystery, but as her social media posts gain traction for her 1.7 million followers and at least thirteen key positions remain to be filled in Trump’s Cabinet, there may still be a place for it after all Palin.
