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Trump's Second Term Cabinet Picks
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet and key advisory appointments for his second term are outlined, detailing their backgrounds and roles.
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White HouseRepublican National CommitteeFox NewsCentral Intelligence AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security
Donald TrumpSusie WilesStephen MillerBill McginleyPete Hegseth
- Who are some of the key figures appointed to Trump's new administration?
- Susie Wiles will be the first female White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller will be Deputy Chief of Staff for policy, and Bill McGinley will serve as White House Counsel.
- What are the backgrounds and previous roles of some of the notable appointees?
- Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran, is nominated for Secretary of Defense; Kristi Noem, South Dakota's governor, is selected for the Department of Homeland Security.
- What are the roles and responsibilities of some of the less traditional appointees?
- Mike Waltz, a former Green Beret and Representative, will be the National Security Adviser, and Tom Homan will serve as the "border czar."
- Which individuals have been selected for key national security and diplomatic positions?
- John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, will lead the Central Intelligence Agency, while Marco Rubio is the expected nominee for Secretary of State.
- Who are some of the other prominent appointments made to Trump's second term administration?
- Mike Huckabee is nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Lee Zeldin will lead the EPA, and Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the "Department of Government Efficiency."