The senate is now in the hands of the republicans and the world now looks on as Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are announced. With a fiercely loyal Republican Senate there is little doubt many of Trump’s Cabinet picks will get easily confirmed, even if some of them are controversial.
Keep reading to learn about those Trump has announced or is considering to announce as members of his cabinet and White House staff.
Who Are Trump’s Picks for His Cabinet and Administration So Far?
As news of Trump’s cabinet picks has been getting released, they have been met with mixed reactions. In fact, the many democrats that are not still in panic mode because Trump won have now mostly focused on passing judgment on his choice of cabinet members. Below are some of them so far.
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Susie Wiles As White House Chief of Staff
Less than a day after winning the election, Donald Trump revealed Susie Wiles, his campaign co-chair, would be his chief of staff. Wiles is an experienced Florida-based political operative and will be the first woman in U.S. history to occupy the office.
While the Chief of staff isn’t a Senate-confirmed position, it’s a prestigious position and is often seen as part of the Cabinet.
Marco Rubio As Secretary of State
Trump will reportedly nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida to be Secretary of State. However sources have said things are not concluded yet.
Matt Gaetz As Attorney general
According to a declaration he made on social media, Trump’s cabinet picks for attorney general will be GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, one of his fiercest defenders.
“Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” Trump’s statement read.
Gaetz is one of the more controversial picks Trump has announced so far. He has faced several investigations into his conduct, and a number of Republican senators are not enthusiastic about his nomination.
Elise Stefanik As U.N. Ambassador
Trump has nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik represents a district in upstate New York and is a vocal and loyal Trump ally. Upon senate confirmation, she will become the No. 4 House Republican as chair of the House Republican Conference.
“I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement to CBS News.
Trump’s Cabinet Pick for “Border czar” Is Tom Homan
Trump has announced that Tom Homan will serve as “border czar” in his regime. Homan was the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first Trump administration.
In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin.” Homan has assured citizens that the deportation will only affect illegal immigrants and not the legal migrant community.
Pete Hegseth As Defense secretary
Trump has said that he will nominate Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to head the Department of Defense. Hegseth has a history as an Army combat veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay.
He is also the co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekends” and author of the book “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” which criticizes what he termed “woke and caustic policies of our current military.”
Michael Waltz As National Security Adviser
Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, will be named national security adviser according to two sources familiar with the plans. Trump confirmed his selection of Waltz in a statement, highlighting his expertise on China, Russia, Iran and global terrorism.
“Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda, and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” the president-elect said in a statement.
William McGinley As White House Counsel
According to Trump’s announcement on Truth Social, William McGinley will be White House counsel.
“Bill is a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement,” Trump wrote.
Kristi Noem As Head of Department of Homeland Security
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is Trump’s cabinet pick to run DHS because he believes she is “very strong on Border Security.”
Noem, who was elected governor in 2018 after serving eight years in the House, endorsed Trump’s reelection bid in 2023 and joined him at a number of campaign rallies.
John Ratcliffe As CIA Director
Trump picked former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, who served as Director of National Intelligence, under his first administration for CIA director.
The president-elect announced the appointment in a social media post, highlighting Ratcliffe’s investigation of Hunter Biden and the FBI’s use of FISA, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Tulsi Gabbard As Director of National Intelligence
Trump chose former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence. Gabbard served in the Army National Guard. She also represented Hawaii in the House from 2013 to 2021 before she became an independent in 2022. In his statement, Trump tagged her “a proud Republican!”
Lee Zeldin As EPA Administrator
Trump will nominate former New York Republican congressman Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
“Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies. He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards,” Trump’s declarative statement read.
Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador To Israel
The president-elect has chosen Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, to serve as his U.S. ambassador to Israel. However, the post requires Senate confirmation.
Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy Will Head the Department of Government Efficiency
Trump has named his billionaire ally Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a former GOP primary rival, to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency nicknamed DOGE, which is also the name of a cryptocurrency Musk has promoted.
“I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”). Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” Trump said in a statement.
Assistants to the President and Deputy Chiefs of Staff
Trump has announced four top advisers who worked on his presidential campaign as members of his senior staff. They include Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair and Taylor Budowich. They will all serve as assistants to the president and deputy chiefs of staff overseeing specific areas.
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Did Donald Trump Pick a Democrat for His Cabinet Member?
There are no democrats among Trump’s cabinet picks so far. The closest he came to picking one was when he appointed Elaine Chao, who is married to Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, as Secretary of Transportation.
Chao is not a Democrat, but her appointment raised eyebrows because of her bipartisan connections.
Are There Any Blacks or Latinos on Trump’s Cabinet List?
While Trump’s cabinet picks all come from various ethnicities, there are currently no Blacks or Latinos on the list. For example, Vivek Ramaswamy, who heads the newly created Department of Government Efficiency was born to Indian immigrant parents and Tulsi Gabbard has European and Samoan ancestry.
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