Sarah Palin appears to turn on Trump as she shares posts asking why ‘Mother of MAGA’ has no Cabinet spot: ‘Funny how politics work’
Sarah Palin appears to be venting her frustration over not receiving one of Donald Trump’s coveted cabinet spots after supporting the President-elect throughout his campaign.
The former Alaska governor and GOP vice-presidential candidate, an early and vocal supporter of Trump since at least 2011, made a series of cryptic posts to social media with screengrabs of other users who were questioning why she had not been drafted into his Cabinet.
In one Sunday post announcing breaking news of a Trump nominee, Palin posted a screengrab of a text message with someone asking her: ‘What about you?’ to which she replied ‘Thank you.’
In another frame, she posted a selfie looking calm while writing the pointed yet exasperated words: ‘Funny how politics work.’
Palin also posted a rant by one of her supporters to her X and Instagram stories that labelled her as ‘Trump before Trump’, wondering aloud why she hadn’t been given any kind of role.
‘Currently, President elect Trump has named his secretaries for the VA, Energy, Interior and EPA administrator. Any one of these positions I hoped Sarah Palin would get,’ the user wrote online.
‘Palin was Trump before Trump. I have been saying this for years. Sarah Palin is the Mother of MAGA. Back then [16 years ago], she was the face of the tea party, what would then become the MAGA movement.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin appears to be venting her frustration over being sidelined when it comes to being one of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s cabinet picks. She is pictured in Washington D.C. on election week
Palin, a staunch ally who had been an early and vocal supporter of Trump campaigned for him in at a rally in Alaska in 2022
In one posting, Palin posted a selfie in which wrote the pointed yet exasperated words: ‘Funny how politics work.’
‘It is so shocking to me how in 2017, and now it looks like in 2025, she will not get a seat at the table that she helped set,’ they added.
Indeed, many Republicans believed Palin to have been a shoo-in candidate for a prominent role in the Trump administration.
The one-time vice-presidential nominee was widely expected to land a high-profile position, potentially as Secretary of the Interior or another cabinet seat, given her outspoken support for Trump over the years.
During his 2016 presidential bid she appeared at rallies and delivered speeches touting Trump’s outsider appeal and conservative credentials. Her endorsement was seen as a major boost for Trump in his effort to secure the Republican nomination.
Palin’s endorsement this time around also helped to energize Trump’s base, particularly 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 was present at one of his final rallies at Madison Square Garden in New York last month.
Yet, despite her loyalty, the anticipated reward – a seat at Trump’s decision-making table – has yet to materialize.
Trump’s Cabinet announcements have so far leaned heavily on both establishment figures and political newcomers, leaving little room for firebrands like Palin.
In another posting to her X and Instagram Stories, Palin posted a rant by one of her supporters that labelled her as ‘Trump before Trump’, wondering aloud why she hadn’t been given any role
Palin posted a screengrab of a text message with someone asking her: ‘What about you?’ to which she replied ‘Thank you.’
Palin appeared to enjoy her week in Washington D.C. for the election where she appeared as a pundit on television
Palin was most recently was present at 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 delivered speeches touting Trump’s outsider appeal and conservative credentials
Sarah Palin made it quite clear who she wants to serve as Donald Trump ‘s health secretary, showcasing a muscle-laden photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on her Instagram story
Palin has been a backer of Trump since the early days – even before his presidential ambitions. The pair are pictured leaving Trump Tower in May 2011
While speculation about who will fill key roles continues to dominate the headlines, Palin’s omission from any shortlist has been particularly conspicuous.
Despite the apparent snub, she remains a potent force in conservative politics.
Fans of Palin hope she might still play a significant role in the Trump era, perhaps as a media firebrand or a grassroots organizer.
Her message, while laced with frustration, may also signal that she’s not stepping away quietly.
Palin’s next move remains a mystery, but as her social media posts to her 1.7 million followers gain traction, with at least 13 key positions in Trump’s cabinet left to fill, there may yet be a place for Palin.
