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As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s US election win, the president-elect has begun choosing who will be in his administration for his second stint in the White House. So far, we know the following.
White House chief of staff: Susie Wiles.
Within a day of winning the election, Trump announced his campaign co-chair Susie Wiles would be his chief of staff. Wiles, an experienced Florida-based political operative based, will be the first woman in U.S. history to fill the role. Chief of staff isn’t a Senate-confirmed position, but it’s a prestigious position often considered to be part of the Cabinet.
Secretary of State: Marco Rubio.
Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida to be secretary of state, though the pick isn’t a done deal, two sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News. Rubio, 53, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is a China hawk with extensive foreign policy experience.
U.N. ambassador: Elise Stefanik.
President-elect Donald Trump has offered the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to Rep. Elise Stefanik, and the New York Republican has accepted the offer, a senior source close to the presidential transition confirmed to CBS News.
“Border czar”: Tom Homan.
Trump announced Tom Homan will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration. Homan was the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first Trump administration. I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” the president-elect wrote late Sunday, Nov. 10, on his Truth Social site.
Defense secretary: Pete Hegseth.
Trump announced that he will nominate Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to head the Department of Defense. Trump praised Hegseth’s military record as an Army combat veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Hegseth, 44, is a 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.”
National security adviser: Michael Waltz .
Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, is expected to be named national security adviser, two sources familiar with the plans said. Trump confirmed his selection of Waltz in a statement, praising his military record and expertise on China, Russia, Iran and global terrorism.
Department of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem.
Trump confirmed in a statement that South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is his pick to run DHS, praising her as “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. She had been considered a potential pick for vice president earlier in the campaign.
CIA director: John Ratcliffe.
Former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, who served as Director of National Intelligence under the first Trump administration, is Trump’s pick for CIA director.
Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy.
Trump announced he is naming billionaire ally Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a former GOP primary rival, to lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency — nicknamed DOGE, which is also the name of a cryptocurrency Musk has promoted.
Possible role for RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being floated by some Trump allies to serve as the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services, multiple people close to the president-elect’s campaign say. Kennedy is scheduled to meet with Trump’s senior team next week, but a role in the administration is still unclear, according to a Trump source familiar with the discussions.
So, now that you know, President Elect Mr.Donald Trump’s picks, what is your opinion and do you think he will do what he promised?. Please comment below and don’t forget to press like and subscribe button to get more interesting news and updates viral on the internet.
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