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Trump Considering Former California Lieutenant Governor for Cabinet Post

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Former Republican Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado is in the running to become the country's next Agriculture Secretary. He's a Santa Barbara farmer and the son of immigrants and if he's nominated and confirmed he'd be the only Latino so far to get a cabinet post.

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