Sarah Palin appeared frustrated at not receiving one of Donald Trump’s coveted cabinet spots after supporting the president-elect during the campaign.
The former Alaska governor, 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 questioning why he wasn’t recruited to the Cabinet.
In one of her Sunday posts announcing the news of Trump’s nomination, Palin posted a screengrab of a text message with someone asking: ‘What about you?’ he replied ‘Thank you.’
In another frame, she posted a selfie looking calm as she wrote the pointed but angry words: ‘Funny how politics works.’
Palin also posted a statement from one of her supporters for him X and Instagram story who labeled him as ‘Trump before Trump’, wondering why he was not given any role.
‘Now, President-elect Trump has appointed secretaries to the VA, Energy, Interior and EPA administrators. One of these positions I hope Sarah Palin will get,’ the user wrote online.
‘Palin was Trump before Trump. I have been saying this for years. Sarah Palin is the Mother of MAGA. At that time (16 years ago), he was the face of the tea party, which later became the MAGA movement.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin appeared frustrated at being sidelined as one of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. He was pictured in Washington DC during election week
Palin, a strong ally who has been an early and vocal supporter of Trump campaigned for him at a rally in Alaska in 2022
In one of the posts, Palin posted a selfie with the words pointed but irritated: ‘Funny how politics works.’
“It’s shocking that in 2017, and now it looks like 2025, he’s not going to get a seat at the table that he helped set up,” he said.
Indeed, many Republicans believe Palin is already a shoo-in candidate for a key role in the Trump administration.
The lone vice presidential candidate is expected to land a high-profile position, potentially as Secretary of the Interior or another cabinet seat, as he has supported Trump for years.
During his 2016 presidential bid, he appeared at rallies and gave speeches touting Trump’s appeal and conservative credentials. His endorsement is seen as a major boost for Trump in his bid to secure the Republican nomination.
It’s Palin This endorsement also helped strengthen Trump’s base, especially among rural and conservative voters.
He appeared with Trump at a rally when he visited his home state of Alaska in 2022 and most recently at one of his final rallies at Madison Square Garden in New York last month.
But, despite his loyalty, the anticipated reward — a seat at Trump’s decision-making table — has yet to materialize.
Trump’s Cabinet announcements so far have relied heavily on establishment figures and political newcomers, leaving little room for firebrands like Palin.
In another post on X and Instagram Stories, Palin posted a comment from one of her supporters who labeled her ‘Trump before Trump’, wondering aloud why she wasn’t given the role.
Palin posted a screengrab of a text message with someone asking: ‘What about you?’ he replied ‘Thank you.’
Palin was seen enjoying a week in Washington DC for the election where she appeared as a pundit on television
Palin was most recently at one of Trump’s last rallies at Madison Square Garden in New York last month.
During his 2016 presidential bid, he appeared at rallies and gave speeches touting Trump’s appeal and conservative credentials.
Sarah Palin makes it clear who she wants to be Donald Trump’s health secretary, displaying a photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on her Instagram story.
Palin has been a Trump supporter since the beginning — even before his presidential ambitions. The couple was pictured leaving Trump Tower in May 2011
While speculation about who will fill the lead role continues to dominate headlines, Palin’s omission from the list stands out the most.
Despite his apparent snub, he remains a powerful force in conservative politics.
Palin’s fans hope she can still play an important role in the Trump era, perhaps as a media firebrand or grassroots organizer.
His message, however frustrated, may signal that he is not going quietly.
Palin’s next move remains a mystery, but as social media posts to her 1.7 million followers gain traction, with at least 13 key positions in Trump’s cabinet vacated, there may be room for Palin.
