Trump's cabinet to be the richest in US history

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US President-elect Donald Trump took a populist tone on the campaign trail, pledging to stand for a beleaguered working class abandoned by the elite. 

Yet, as he selects his cabinet, observers are already pointing out that he is putting together the richest administration in US history. 

So far, his choices include a billionaire investor, a woman who married into a retail dynasty and a multi-millionaire banker. 

Democrats have been quick to the attack. "Donald Trump's administration: of, by and for the millionaires and billionaires," tweeted Bernie Sanders, a Vermont senator who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Mr Trump, of course, brings immense wealth to his new role. The property tycoon's worth is estimated at $3.7bn (£3bn) by Forbes magazine, with more than 500 businesses in his empire.

But he might not be the richest member of his team. His nominee for education secretary, Betsy Devos, is the daughter-in-law of Richard DeVos, who founded the Amway retail giant. Forbes puts their family wealth at $5.1bn. 

Next up is Wilbur Ross, the president-elect's pick for commerce secretary. Forbes puts the wealth of Mr Ross, who headed Rothschild Inc's bankruptcy practice before starting an investment firm, at $2.5bn.

Mr Ross's deputy will be Todd Ricketts, co-owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team and the son of Joe Ricketts, a businessman who has an estimated wealth of $1.75bn.

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The media are annoying as ****. Instead of putting focus on the terrifying prospects we're facing under his presidency we get stupid irrelevant stories like these being thrown around...

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YASS Trump. Make sure your rich friends are satisfied. Making America great again one millionaire at a time.