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Punchlines: Trump and his terrible, no good, very bad picks


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The most baffling president-elect in U.S. history is making some of the most baffling choices for his administration.

Take the consideration of former Texas governor Rick Perry to head the Department of Energy, a department that he once wanted to eliminate. Perhaps the fact that he couldn't remember that he wanted to eliminate it will bode well for him, according to late-night comic Seth Meyers. See which movie Meyers says reflects the possible choice in today's Punchlines, above.

And Jimmy Fallon feels bad for South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Donald Trump has tapped her for U.N. ambassador.  What's the first thing she'll have to do? Learn how to say sorry in multiple languages, according to Fallon.

Take a look at our favorite jokes on Trump, then vote for yours in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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