Here’s a rundown of who Trump has picked for the major positions so far.
Secretary of State
Marco Rubio, Senator from Florida; is Hardline on foreign policy, particularly China, Cuba, and Iran; Once critical of Trump, he became one of Trump’s strongest supporters during his recent campaign.
Attorney General
Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative for Florida, is a close ally to the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, and is now picked to head the Department of Justice to try and restore faith in the department and issues such as border security.
Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Representative of Hawaii, has been selected to hold this post. Gabbard is a military veteran who changed her political allegiance to support Trump.
Special Envoy to the Middle East
Steven Witkoff, a real estate investor and personal friend of Trump, has been appointed to the position.
Deputy Chief of Staff
Dan Scavino, a long-time Trump aide, has been appointed to the position, emphasising handling the president’s communications and social media.
Chief of Staff
Trump has named Susie Wiles as the chief of staff, one of the most important appointments of his administration, a veteran who played an essential role in his 2024 campaign.
National Security Adviser
Mike Waltz, a retired Army officer and an incumbent congressman, has been picked for this powerful position that does not require confirmation by the Senate.
Border Czar
Former ICE Director Tom Homan has been put in charge of managing Trump’s immigration policy, which encompasses mass deportations.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Stefanik, an ardent supporter of Trump, has been appointed to the job that the Senate must confirm.
Head of the Environmental Protection Agency
Former New York congressman Lee Zeldin has been chosen to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), undoing regulations through energy policy.
Secretary of Defense
Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth has been chosen for this pivotal appointment.
Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are to head up the new effort to pare down the bureaucracy in government.
Ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas, was Trump’s pick for this post; this reflects his close relations with U.S.-Israel relations.
Conclusion
These appointments reflect Trump’s strategy of putting loyal allies and people very close to his policy goals in top positions.
