Who are in Trump’s new cabinet?
Trump made history by being re-elected as the President of the United States on November 5. He was elected by defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is scheduled to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. In the meantime, the nominations for Trump’s 15-member cabinet have been completed. Who will be in Trump’s cabinet this time? Azharul Islam Abi gives details by taking information from the Internet
Marco Rubio, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trump has chosen Rubio as his Minister of Foreign Affairs. Marco Rubio is a senator elected from Florida. He entered the field as a candidate for the Republican Party in the 2016 US presidential election. Trump’s policies are very similar to Rubio’s. He has also been on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for a long time. In recent years, he has spoken in favor of a strong US foreign policy while respecting the US’s geopolitical rivals, including China, Iran, and Cuba. Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrant parents. He is a staunch supporter of Israel. He is known as a long-time critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Scott Basant, Secretary of the Treasury
Trump has nominated Scott Basant as Secretary of the Treasury in the next administration. He will lead on important issues such as US tax policy, government debt, international finance, and sanctions. Basant is a well-known Wall Street investor. He has supported Trump since the beginning of his 2024 presidential campaign. Scott Basant is an important economic advisor to Trump. Basant also taught at Yale University for several years. He has a warm relationship with Trump.
Pam Bondi, Attorney General
The Trump administration has nominated Pam Bondi for the position of Attorney General. Bondi was the former Attorney General of Florida. He held this position from 2011 to 2019. He served on the Commission on Drug Abuse and Substance Abuse during Trump’s previous term. Bondi also served as the legal director of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank that has helped Trump develop policies.
Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary
Trump has nominated billionaire Howard Lutnick to be Commerce Secretary in his next administration. Lutnick is the head of the US investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald. He also serves as co-chair of the Republican Party’s impeachment team. Trump said that Lutnick has more than 30 years of experience working on Wall Street. Lutnick is one of the most admired of Trump’s economic policies, including the use of tariffs.
RFK Jr., Health Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 70, has been nominated to be Health Secretary in Trump’s incoming administration. He has long worked on health and the environment. There is also controversy surrounding this famous American politician. He has also spread conspiracy theories about opposing the corona vaccine. He has spread the unproven idea that childhood vaccinations can cause disabilities. He has also claimed that the corona vaccine is fatal.
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth has been nominated as Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration. The influential US media outlet Fox News host and former member of the US National Guard will lead the world’s most powerful military. Hegseth joined Trump’s favorite news network Fox News in 2014. He hosts a weekend show. He will have to manage the staff of the Pentagon, the US defense headquarters.
Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture
Trump has nominated longtime close aide Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture in the next administration. On Saturday (November 23) evening, Trump announced the nomination of Rollins, head of the research and policy-making organization America First Policy Institute, to the post. With this, the nomination process for all positions in Trump’s new administration is complete. British media outlet BBC reported this news. In a statement after nominating Brooke Rollins, Trump said, “As the next Secretary of Agriculture, she will lead the effort to protect America’s farmers, who are truly the backbone of our country.” Brooke Rollins has long been a close ally of Trump. Rollins is the co-founder and president of the America First Policy Institute. He was the director of the Office of American Innovation during Trump’s first term. Rollins also served as acting director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
Doug Burgum (68) is the next Secretary of the Interior in the Trump administration. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is giving the position to North Dakota Governor Burgum. The wealthy Burgum is a former software company executive. Burgum describes himself as a conservative with a traditional business mindset. He once ran against Trump for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. However, he later withdrew from the race and worked for Trump.
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education
Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, co-chair of his transition team, to be the country’s next secretary of education. Linda is a former executive at World Wrestling Entertainment. She co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince McMahon. Linda served in Trump’s first administration. She served as administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. Linda has served as board chairwoman of the Washington, D.C.-based think tank America First Policy Institute since 2021.
Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy
Trump has announced that Chris Wright will be the next secretary of energy. Wright is a fossil fuel advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, a Denver-based oilfield services company. He is expected to support Trump’s plan to maximize oil and gas production. At the same time, he will advance Trump’s plan to find ways to increase electricity production.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Secretary of Labor
The next administration of the United States has been appointed as the Secretary of Labor. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, 56 years old. This Republican politician is an elected member of the US House of Representatives from Oregon. He has the support of trade unions.
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Son Duffy, Secretary of Transportation: Trump has nominated Son Duffy, a former member of the US House of Representatives, to be the Secretary of Transportation in his next administration. He was elected from Wisconsin. Son Duffy was once a regular contributor to the US media Fox News. He hosted a program called ‘Fox Business’. In addition to Fox News, he has hosted programs on other TV channels.
Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Trump has nominated Doug Collins to be the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the new administration. He participated in the Iraq War. He is a lawyer and retired politician.
Christy Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security: South Dakota Governor Christy Noem is set to be the Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump administration. There was talk before this election that she could be Trump’s running mate (vice presidential candidate). She was elected governor of South Dakota for a second term with a big victory in the 2022 election. She came into national politics by opposing the mandatory wearing of masks in her state during the Corona pandemic.
Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Scott Turner has been nominated for the post of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He is a businessman, politician and former football player. Turner previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council.
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