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This is what Donald Trump had to say about former opponent Carly Fiorina, who is currently under consideration for national intelligence chief, during the Republican primary campaign ... (click to see).
This is what Donald Trump had to say about former opponent Carly Fiorina, who is currently under consideration for national intelligence chief, during the Republican primary campaign ... (click to see).
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Trump apparently thinks her face is good enough for national intelligence director.
Trump apparently thinks her face is good enough for national intelligence director.
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No one took more flack from Trump during the primary campaign than his then-rival, Dr. Ben Carson. Here's what the president-elect had to say about the man he now wants to make his HUD secretary...
No one took more flack from Trump during the primary campaign than his then-rival, Dr. Ben Carson. Here's what the president-elect had to say about the man he now wants to make his HUD secretary...
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"Very weak."
"Very weak."
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Also weak on jobs.
Also weak on jobs.
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Scholarship faker.
Scholarship faker.
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Medicare destroyer.
Medicare destroyer.
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Scores the rare friend-stabbing, mother-hammering, grain-storing trifecta.
Scores the rare friend-stabbing, mother-hammering, grain-storing trifecta.
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Did he just call Dr. Ben Carson a child molester?
Did he just call Dr. Ben Carson a child molester?
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In July of last year, Trump posted on Instagram this 2012 photo of "hypocrite" ex-Texas Governor Rick Perry "begging for my support and money." Perry ran against Trump in the Republican presidential primary.
In July of last year, Trump posted on Instagram this 2012 photo of "hypocrite" ex-Texas Governor Rick Perry "begging for my support and money." Perry ran against Trump in the Republican presidential primary.
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Trump raked Perry over border security, but now has tapped him to be the next secretary of the Department of Energy, an agency that Perry famously couldn't name during one of the Republican debates.
Trump raked Perry over border security, but now has tapped him to be the next secretary of the Department of Energy, an agency that Perry famously couldn't name during one of the Republican debates.
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Trump evidently overlooked this Perry quote when offering the ex-Texas governor a Cabinet post: "He (Trump) offers a barking carnival act that can be best described as Trumpism: a toxic mix of demagoguery, mean-spiritedness and nonsense that will lead the Republican Party to perdition if pursued.... Let no one be mistaken – Donald Trump's candidacy is a cancer on conservatism, and it must be clearly diagnosed, excised and discarded." less
Trump evidently overlooked this Perry quote when offering the ex-Texas governor a Cabinet post: "He (Trump) offers a barking carnival act that can be best described as Trumpism: a toxic mix of demagoguery, ... more
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was not shy about slamming Trump during the Republican presidential campaign. "A crisis for Donald is when his favorite restaurant on the Upper East Side isn’t open."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was not shy about slamming Trump during the Republican presidential campaign. "A crisis for Donald is when his favorite restaurant on the Upper East Side isn’t open."
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During a campaign stop in Iowa, a man told Christie he couldn’t imagine Trump as president, and the New Jersey governor responded by saying: "You’re feeling my pain right now."
During a campaign stop in Iowa, a man told Christie he couldn’t imagine Trump as president, and the New Jersey governor responded by saying: "You’re feeling my pain right now."
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Fat jokes are not limited to ex-beauty queens in Trump's world. He teased Christie about his weight while speaking to a crowd in Chicago during the campaign. Trump was making a reference to a Nabisco cookie plant that was relocating to Mexico. less
Fat jokes are not limited to ex-beauty queens in Trump's world. He teased Christie about his weight while speaking to a crowd in Chicago during the campaign. Trump was making a reference to a Nabisco cookie ... more
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Trump reproached Christie for "mentally" hugging the president in this photo taken at Atlantic City International Airport on Oct. 31, 2012, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Said Trump: "It was like a little boy, 'Oh, I am with the president.' Remember he flew in the helicopter and he was all excited to be in the helicopter. I said, 'I would have put you in my helicopter, it’s much nicer.'" less
Trump reproached Christie for "mentally" hugging the president in this photo taken at Atlantic City International Airport on Oct. 31, 2012, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Said Trump: "It was like a ... more
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Despite trading barbs during the campaign, Trump reportedly offered Christie at least two Cabinet jobs as well as other administration posts. But Christie, who hoped to be picked for attorney general, turned down the lesser assignments, according to reports. less
Despite trading barbs during the campaign, Trump reportedly offered Christie at least two Cabinet jobs as well as other administration posts. But Christie, who hoped to be picked for attorney general, turned ... more
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While Chief of Staff Reince Priebus wasn't targeted by Trump during the presidential campaign, the president-elect did criticize the Republican National Committee, which Priebus headed. Priebus clashed with Trump over the treatment of Muslims and condemned Trump's vulgar comments about women after a controversial film clip of the candidate surfaced. "No woman should ever be described in these terms or talked about in this manner. Ever." Those words did not prevent Trump from giving him a key post in his administration.

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While Chief of Staff Reince Priebus wasn't targeted by Trump during the presidential campaign, the president-elect did criticize the Republican National Committee, which Priebus headed. Priebus clashed with ... more
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Image 20 of 43 | Ryan Zinke, Interior
Trump offered Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke the position of interior secretary on Dec. 13, according to sources close to the decision. However, it is not clear yet whether Zinke has officially accepted the job. 
Trump offered Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke the position of interior secretary on Dec. 13, according to sources close to the decision. However, it is not clear yet whether Zinke has officially accepted the job. 
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Image 21 of 43 | Rick Perry, Energy
The former governor of Texas was a rumored pick for many top cabinet positions. On Dec. 13, President-elect Trump announced Perry would be his choice for energy secretary. 
The former governor of Texas was a rumored pick for many top cabinet positions. On Dec. 13, President-elect Trump announced Perry would be his choice for energy secretary. 
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Image 22 of 43 | Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State
The ExxonMobil CEO is Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state. Tillerson has no experience in government, but has extensive business ties with Russia. 
The ExxonMobil CEO is Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state. Tillerson has no experience in government, but has extensive business ties with Russia. 
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Image 23 of 43 | Andy Puzder, Labor
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Andy Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, as his administration's secretary of labor. 
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Andy Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, as his administration's secretary of labor. 
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Image 24 of 43 | Linda McMahon, Small Business Administration Chief
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to serve as chief of the small business administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former WWE CEO Linda McMahon to serve as chief of the small business administration.
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Image 25 of 43 | Marine Gen. John Kelly, Homeland Security
Trump is tapping another four-star military officer for his administration. He has picked Kelly to lead the Homeland Security Department, according to people close to the transition.
Trump is tapping another four-star military officer for his administration. He has picked Kelly to lead the Homeland Security Department, according to people close to the transition.
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Image 26 of 43 | Scott Pruitt, EPA
Trump picked Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt, longtime EPA critic, to head environmental agency, source close to Pruitt says.
Trump picked Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt, longtime EPA critic, to head environmental agency, source close to Pruitt says.
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Image 27 of 43 | Ben Carson, Housing and Urban Development
The former presidential candidate and neurosurgeon has been named secretary of housing and urban development. 

The former presidential candidate and neurosurgeon has been named secretary of housing and urban development. 
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Image 28 of 43 | James Mattis, Defense
Gen. James Mattis retired as the chief of U.S. Central Command in 2013 and has since served as a consultant and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
Gen. James Mattis retired as the chief of U.S. Central Command in 2013 and has since served as a consultant and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
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Image 29 of 43 | Wilbur Ross, Commerce
Wilbur Ross is a billionaire investor who helped craft Trump's tax-cut and infrastructure plans during the campaign. 
Wilbur Ross is a billionaire investor who helped craft Trump's tax-cut and infrastructure plans during the campaign. 
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Image 30 of 43 | Steven Mnuchin, Treasury
Mnuchin served as the national finance director of the Trump campaign. He also worked for years on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs. He has no government experience. 
Mnuchin served as the national finance director of the Trump campaign. He also worked for years on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs. He has no government experience. 
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Image 31 of 43 | Elaine Chao, Transportation
Elaine Chao was secretary of labor under President George W. Bush and deputy transportation secretary under President George H.W. Bush. She also served as director of the Peace Corps. She is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. 
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Elaine Chao was secretary of labor under President George W. Bush and deputy transportation secretary under President George H.W. Bush. She also served as director of the Peace Corps. She is married to Senate
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Image 32 of 43 | Rep. Tom Price, Health and Human Services
Rep. Tom Price, R-GA., has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. President-elect Trump has said he plans to make changes to the health care law, but will keep some provisions.
Rep. Tom Price, R-GA., has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. President-elect Trump has said he plans to make changes to the health care law, but will keep some provisions.
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Image 33 of 43 | Gov. Nikki Haley, Ambassador to the United Nations
The governor of South Carolina has little foreign policy experience, but Trump has called her "a proven dealmaker." She is one of three women appointed to Trump's cabinet so far.
The governor of South Carolina has little foreign policy experience, but Trump has called her "a proven dealmaker." She is one of three women appointed to Trump's cabinet so far.
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Image 34 of 43 | Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education
Betsy DeVos is a charter school advocate and proponent of school vouchers, which allow students to use public funds to attend private schools. She is a former chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party.
Betsy DeVos is a charter school advocate and proponent of school vouchers, which allow students to use public funds to attend private schools. She is a former chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party.
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Image 35 of 43 | Sen. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General
Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., has been vocal about cracking down on illegal immigration and increasing mass deportations. He also supports limiting the number of refugees to coming into the U.S. Sessions was the first senator to support Trump's candidacy.
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Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., has been vocal about cracking down on illegal immigration and increasing mass deportations. He also supports limiting the number of refugees to coming into the U.S. Sessions was
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Image 36 of 43 | Rep. Mike Pompeo, CIA director
Congressman Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., has been a vocal critic of the nuclear deal with Iran and was on the House Select Benghazi Committee that investigated the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya.
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Congressman Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., has been a vocal critic of the nuclear deal with Iran and was on the House Select Benghazi Committee that investigated the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in
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Image 37 of 43 | Michael Flynn, National Security Adviser
Michael Flynn is a retired Army lieutenant general and intelligence officer. Flynn has advised President-elect Trump on foreign policy, national security, and the military over the past year. 
Michael Flynn is a retired Army lieutenant general and intelligence officer. Flynn has advised President-elect Trump on foreign policy, national security, and the military over the past year. 
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Image 38 of 43 | Reince Priebus, chief of staff
Reince Priebus is chairman of the Republican National Committee and had earned Trump's trust over the course of the campaign. Priebus is originally from Wisconsin and has spent his career working for the Republican Party.
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Reince Priebus is chairman of the Republican National Committee and had earned Trump's trust over the course of the campaign. Priebus is originally from Wisconsin and has spent his career working for the
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Image 39 of 43 | Steve Bannon, chief strategist and senior counselor
Steve Bannon joined the Trump campaign in August as CEO. He previously served as head of Breitbart News, a far-right publication. Bannon is one of Trump's most controversial appointments so far.
Steve Bannon joined the Trump campaign in August as CEO. He previously served as head of Breitbart News, a far-right publication. Bannon is one of Trump's most controversial appointments so far.
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Image 40 of 43 | Possible Cabinet Picks

Image 41 of 43 | Carly Fiorina
The New York Times is reporting that Trump is considering the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard for director of national intelligence. 
The New York Times is reporting that Trump is considering the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard for director of national intelligence. 
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Image 42 of 43 | Sam Brownback
The governor of Kansas is a possible candidate for secretary of agriculture. Brownback is well known for being pro-free trade, anti-abortion, and anti-Affirmative Action.
The governor of Kansas is a possible candidate for secretary of agriculture. Brownback is well known for being pro-free trade, anti-abortion, and anti-Affirmative Action.
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When you're on Team Trump, there's no such thing as burning bridges.

At least four of Donald Trump's potential Cabinet picks were severely criticized, insulted or both by the president-elect during the campaign.

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Yet today three are eager to serve the man who disparaged them, including one who called his new boss-to-be "a toxic mix of demagoguery, mean-spiritedness and nonsense." The fourth reportedly wanted a different Cabinet job than those he was offered.

The general response to the Trump sleights seems to be, it's was just politics. Trump was merely lashing out in response to gains his opponents were making.

As Carly Fiorina, now under consideration for Trump's national intelligence chief, said at the time, "Maybe, just maybe, I'm getting under his skin a little bit, because I am climbing in the polls."

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is under fire from the hosts of ABC's "The View" for comments he made about his fellow GOP contender, Carly Fiorina. Video provided by Washington Post

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He didn't really mean it, folks. No harm, no foul.

We've compiled the meanest things Trump called the people he now wants in his Cabinet in the above slideshow.