Dr. Ben Carson is beloved by many….and for good reason. By all accounts simply a great man with a kind soul. He was also one of the first of the 17 Republican challengers in 2016 to drop out and wholeheartedly endorse President Trump. Known for being a brilliant surgeon, many thought he might have been nominated to chair the Dept. of Health & Human Services or as Surgeon General, but he didn’t do either of those in 2016. Instead, you might recall that Dr. Ben Carson served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during President Donald Trump’s first administration. He held this position from March 2, 2017, to January 20, 2021. As HUD Secretary, Dr. Carson focused on issues such as affordable housing, public housing reforms, and policies aimed at reducing homelessness. His tenure also included initiatives to promote economic opportunity in distressed communities through programs like Opportunity Zones. He of course did a great job. But many were wondering if this time around he’d nab the Surgeon General role. Turns out it’s not happening this time either. Dr. Carson himself confirmed that’s not on the table in this post to X: I am excited to speak with President Trump about how I will continue to advance the America First agenda, and I am meeting with him in the near future. However, contrary to reports, I will not be serving as the Surgeon General. — Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 17, 2024 It’s unclear from the post if President Trump did not offer him the job or if he did not want it. But he does clearly leave the door open to serving in some other capacity in the second Trump Administration. And I’d love to see it! These two go way back and have always had a special bond. Remember this? FLASHBACK: The Moment Donald Trump Saved a Forgotten Dr. Ben Carson FLASHBACK: The Moment Donald Trump Saved a Forgotten Dr. Ben Carson Do you remember this moment? I have NEVER forgotten this moment.... In 2016 at an early debate, NBC forgot to call Ben Carson's name. The other candidates blew past him, but when Trump's name was called instead of going to the debate stage, Trump remained with Carson until they called his name. Historic moment. Pure class. Take a look: I have NEVER forgotten this moment.... In 2016 at an early debate, NBC forgot to call Ben Carson's name. The other candidates blew past him, but when Trump's name was called instead of going to the debate stage, Trump remained with Carson until they called his name. Historic… pic.twitter.com/IaCjOMCVkt — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) October 29, 2023 The two have always been close: Our nation is in desperate need of strong leadership. A President who fights for the American people, our freedoms, our safety, and our future. Donald J. Trump is that leader and I am proud to give him my full endorsement for President of the United States today. Join me in this… pic.twitter.com/qHlYsJ83rp — Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) October 29, 2023 Don't forgot, Dr. Carson gave President Trump his full endorsement for 2024 too. Dr. Ben Carson has always been two things: (1) incredibly smart, and (2) a class act. And those two characteristics were on full display today as he took to the microphone at President Trump's Rally in Iowa to give President Trump his full endorsement. Do you remember this? It's a tremendous 8 minutes that is worth watching again. Here you go: Dr. Ben Carson gives FULL ENDORSEMENT of President Donald J. Trump!#Trump #Trump2024 #DrBenCarson Thank you Ben! pic.twitter.com/9qvmYjx89Y — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) October 29, 2023 Shorter version: Dr. Ben Carson endorses Donald J. Trump for President! pic.twitter.com/Ofc6sEc8UL — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 29, 2023 Carson for VP? NATIONAL POLL: Who Is Your Top Choice For Trump's VP?

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Three people have been found dead and another was injured during a shooting in Lancaster, California. 

It’s a Sunday meme post celebrating victory over the Loons. The media is trying to make eating McDonald’s into a scandal and is now spreading the false rumor that Robert Kennedy plans to ban corn syrup in Pepsi. Make America Healthy Again starts TOMORROW. pic.twitter.com/LLzr5S9ugf — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 17, 2024 Victory over […] The post Proof RFK Isn’t Extreme & Other Victory Memes appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Biden is escalating the Ukraine-Russia war to make it more difficult for Trump to declare peace. It could lead to World War III. Putin has made it clear that this could put NATO at war with Russia. Biden approves Kyiv using the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, for attacks farther inside Russia. Allegedly, it […] The post WWIII Alert! Biden Allows Ukraine to Bomb Russia with ATACMs appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said over the weekend that the millions of migrants looking to illegally come to the U.S. should reconsider because the wide-open border is closing down. Johnson made the remarks during a Sunday interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” while discussing changes that are coming once President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican House and Senate takeover starting in January. He said that the American people “demanded” that the border be secured “right out of the gates” after the U.S. has been overwhelmed with millions of illegal aliens that have entered over the last four years. Johnson said that Trump “will use his executive authorities beginning on day one” to address the crisis that the Democrats caused. Johnson said that Trump will focus on first removing the “dangerous persons that we know are here.” “There are criminals, known criminals,” he said. “There are known terrorists in the country. There are some who have been apprehended, apprehended for committing violent crimes after they have come across the border illegally.” He said that Trump wanted to “engage in the largest mass deportation effort probably in history, because that is what is called for.” “We need to send a message to people around the world that the open door is now being closed and that we are going to restore law and order,” he added. “And I think that’s what the American people are very hopeful and expecting that we will deliver upon. And we will. And President Trump’s committed to it. He’s the leader to do it.” WATCH: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to immigrants looking to illegally migrate to the U.S. following years of millions doing so under Biden-Harris: “The open door is now being closed” pic.twitter.com/z6UfP2G9ef — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) November 17, 2024

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