President-elect Donald Trump has started announcing his cabinet picks for important positions in his administration following his election victory. Here are some key choices and potential candidates for top roles:
- Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Trump has chosen U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be the Secretary of State. Rubio, who is a strong advocate for a tough foreign policy, could become the first Latino to hold this position.
- Matt Gaetz as Attorney General: Trump has picked U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz as his nominee for Attorney General. Gaetz is known for his stance on ending what Trump calls the “weaponization” of the U.S. justice system.
- Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence: Former Democratic representative Tulsi Gabbard is being considered for Director of National Intelligence, despite having limited experience in the intelligence field.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary: Environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made controversial statements about vaccines, is being tapped for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary. He had previously run for president before agreeing to join Trump’s administration.
- Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary: Trump has chosen Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth, a veteran, to head the Department of Defense, a role where he could push back against progressive military policies.
- Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator: Trump has picked former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, where he plans to reshape energy policies and reduce regulations.
- Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser: Retired Army Green Beret Mike Waltz is being considered as National Security Adviser, a role that doesn’t need Senate approval but will be vital in guiding U.S. security policy.
- Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles, one of Trump’s campaign managers, is expected to be his White House Chief of Staff, tasked with bringing order and discipline to the administration.
- Tom Homan as Border Czar: Former ICE director Tom Homan will lead efforts to enforce U.S. immigration policies, with a focus on mass deportations and border security.
- Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador: Trump has named U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, aiming to strengthen his foreign policies, particularly regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Additionally, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been tapped to head a new Department of Government Efficiency, a role designed to reduce government waste and bureaucracy.
These early picks show Trump’s aim to strengthen his administration with loyalists and critics of the current U.S. policies. Other names, such as Kristi Noem for Homeland Security and Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary, are still in the works.
Trump’s cabinet selections reflect his strong conservative approach to governing, focusing on law enforcement, economic policies, and national security
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