Geek Freaks Draft Their Ultimate X-Men Cabinet

If the X-Men suddenly had to run the country, who would you trust with the nuclear codes? That question kicked off a full government draft on the latest Geek Freaks Headlines, with the hosts picking their President, Vice President, and Secretary of State straight out of Marvel’s mutant roster, then adding a bonus pick for Secretary of Defense.

President

Frank and Squeaks landed on completely different leaders for the top job. Squeaks with Storm, pointing to her ability to unify without losing her edge and her track record of thinking on a global scale rather than a local one. Frank countered with Emma Frost, arguing that her diplomatic instincts, psychic abilities, and unshakable focus would make her a formidable negotiator on the world stage, with one important caveat: she only works as President if she actually stays on your side.

Vice President

This is where the debate got heated. Squeaks wanted Cyclops in the VP chair, casting him as the workhorse who thrives in the Situation Room drafting contingency plans rather than standing in front of cameras. Frank pushed back hard, worried that Cyclops’s short fuse could derail a tense negotiation the moment someone insulted his mother. Instead, that host handed the VP job to Storm, betting that her global and cosmic awareness makes her the right person to tackle climate change and other planet-sized threats.

Secretary of State

For once, both hosts landed on the exact same pick: Beast. Between his sheer intellect, his charm, and his ability to out-negotiate almost anyone in the room, the hosts agreed he is built for international diplomacy. Frank went a step further, imagining Beast walking into a country in crisis and casually curing a disease while representing American interests abroad.

Who They Would Never Trust in Office

Not every X-Men would make the cut. Magneto and Apocalypse were both named as characters the hosts would never hand real political power, largely because of how quickly their loyalties could shift.

Bonus Round: Secretary of Defense

Rounding things out, both hosts independently picked Logan for Secretary of Defense, citing roughly 150 years of firsthand war experience and battlefield strategy. Squeaks did note a small catch: put Wolverine at a negotiating table for too long, and there is a real chance he starts clawing the furniture.

Now it is your turn. Who would you pick to run the government using only X-Men characters? Let the Geek Freaks crew know your picks for President, VP, and cabinet.