Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Says He’d Accept A Position In President Trump’s Administration

The diverse coalition of support President Donald Trump assembled ahead of his historic win earlier this month includes several current and former Democrats who have aligned themselves behind his MAGA movement.

Although Dean Phillips, who mounted a primary campaign against Joe Biden, hasn’t endorsed Trump, he did recently express a willingness to join the upcoming administration if asked.

According to The Hill:

“If there is a job that could help the country and that my skillset would be useful for. Anybody should consider that,” Phillips told NewsNation’s “On Balance.”

Phillips has made several other statements about the election that run contrary to his own party’s positions:

Outgoing Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips, who challenged President Biden in the primary, says Democratic Party leaders made "a terrible mistake in judgement" by sticking with Biden for so long pic.twitter.com/O3CVrrDBF7

— Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) November 12, 2024

Truth. https://t.co/aQKY8B3KIx

— Dean Phillips (@deanbphillips) November 15, 2024

He even expressed support for Trump’s plans for a Department of Government Efficiency:

I’m a Democrat for Government Efficiency. 🙋🏼‍♂️

— Dean Phillips (@deanbphillips) November 13, 2024

The Washington Examiner provided additional coverage of Phillips’ remarks:

“I understand why this federal government needs to be reformed,” he continued. “But then do it with people with competency and integrity to do it.”

Phillips isn’t the only one in his party eyeing a place in the incoming administration. Several Democrats who are disillusioned with their party have already become a driving force in Trumpworld.