As of November 25, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump has announced several key appointments for his upcoming administration. Below is a summary of the nominated individuals for Cabinet positions and other significant roles:
Cabinet Positions:
Secretary of State: Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has been nominated for this role.
Secretary of the Treasury: Scott Bessent, founder and CEO of Key Square Capital Management, has been selected.
Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has been nominated.
Attorney General: After Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated.
Secretary of the Interior: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has been nominated.
Secretary of Agriculture: Brooke Rollins, former director of the Domestic Policy Council, has been selected.
Secretary of Commerce: Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been nominated.
Secretary of Labor: Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon has been nominated.
Secretary of Health and Human Services: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and activist, has been selected.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Scott Turner, a former NFL player and motivational speaker, has been nominated.
Secretary of Transportation: Former Representative Sean Duffy of Wisconsin has been nominated.
Secretary of Energy: Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, has been selected.
Secretary of Education: Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration, has been nominated.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Former Representative Doug Collins of Georgia has been nominated.
Secretary of Homeland Security: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been selected.
Other Notable Appointments:
Director of National Intelligence: Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has been nominated.
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, has been selected.
National Security Advisor: Representative Michael Waltz of Florida has been appointed.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Representative Elise Stefanik of New York has been nominated.
White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles, co-chair of Trump's 2024 campaign, has been appointed, marking the first time a woman will hold this position.
These appointments reflect President-elect Trump's emphasis on loyalty and experience within his inner circle. Some selections have sparked controversy and debate regarding the nominees' qualifications and potential conflicts of interest.
Please note that these nominations are subject to Senate confirmation, and the composition of the Cabinet may change as the confirmation process progresses.
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