Hoping to Boost Approval Numbers, Trump Administration to Replace Labor Secretary with Adorable Child

Washington, D.C. - In response to the resignation of Trump Cabinet member Lori Chavez-DeRemer last week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that the controversial Department of Labor secretary will be replaced by an adorable child in the hopes of boosting sagging voter approval.

Labor Secretary nominee Cousin Chaddie, shown here right after shouting his classic catch phrase "Wake up, old man!" during a recent White House signing ceremony

"Trust me when I tell you that this child is extremely adorable," Leavitt revealed during a press conference held earlier today. "And he is going to bring a refreshing array of sassy wisecracks to the table, which will be particularly hilarious because they will come from a place of childlike innocence, essentially working on two levels that both adults and younger voters can relate to."

Though the appointment will still require Senate approval, insiders are predicting a fairly quick turnaround for the child nominee. According to political anthropologist Bertha Swaggart, however, Trump is taking a big risk by nominating a child to the position, even a cute white one. "There is a real chance that this could disrupt the dynamic of the Cabinet and sink Trump's approval even lower. If this kid hams it up too much with the wisecracks or a catchphrase that people get tired of hearing, they could be seen as more annoying than precious."

Leavitt took several questions after the announcement, one of which did regard the possibility of a backlash against the child appointee. "President Trump is always thinking several steps ahead of everybody else in the room. If this darling little 5-year-old is rejected by America, maybe we age them up a little during a recess and see how that works. Or maybe they go upstairs one day and are never seen again. We have options and the President is confident that this administration will get picked up for another season."