# The Silence of the Nominees_ A Loyalty Test

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Podcast: [Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen-4853551)
Published: 2026-07-21T18:13:00+00:00
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## Resource

magine sitting in a high-stakes confirmation hearing, the kind where you are being vetted for one of the most powerful jobs in the country. You are asked a simple, objective question: Who won the 2020 presidential election? For most, this would be a simple matter of historical record. But for President Trump’s recent slate of nominees, it has become a strategic minefield. Instead of saying the name Joe Biden, we are seeing a coordinated, scripted dance of evasion. They talk about the certification process, they mention that Biden served as president, or they claim it would be improper to weigh in. It is not just one or two people; it is a pattern observed in dozens of judicial candidates and even high-level positions like the Director of National Intelligence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support .

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