Several of the women nominated have worked with Trump for years. Linda McMahon was part of the first administration, Susie Wiles was his campaign manager twice, and Pam Bondi is his personal lawyer. Tulsi was on the campaign trail, and Noem supported him when it was politically dangerous to do so. Trump rewards loyalty. I don't know why this is surprising to people.

EDIT: I forgot to add that Karoline Leavitt was part of the 2016 administration, too.

Several of the women nominated have worked with Trump for years. Linda McMahon was part of the first administration, Susie Wiles was his campaign manager twice, and Pam Bondi is his personal lawyer. Tulsi was on the campaign trail, and Noem supported him when it was politically dangerous to do so. Trump rewards loyalty. I don't know why this is surprising to people.