President-elect Donald Trump is forming his administration by appointing key supporters from his 2024 campaign. Here are some of the significant appointments he recently shared on his X handle.
- Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
Trump has selected Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, a move that brings Rubio’s strong views on international relations with countries like China, Cuba, and Iran into a leading diplomatic role. - Matt Gaetz as Attorney General
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is set to serve as Attorney General, with a focus on strengthening public confidence in the Justice Department. Gaetz’s nomination follows his resignation from Congress and the conclusion of an investigation into alleged misconduct. - Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard, who endorsed Trump, will lead the intelligence community, bringing her military background and fresh perspective to the position. - Dan Scavino and James Blair as Deputy Chiefs of Staff
Dan Scavino, a close Trump aide, will be one of the Deputy Chiefs of Staff. James Blair, a former political director for Trump’s campaign, will handle legislative and public affairs. - Taylor Budowich as Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications
Campaign veteran Taylor Budowich will oversee communications, coordinating the administration’s messaging. - Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth is nominated for Secretary of Defense, despite his unconventional background in military leadership. - Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota will head Homeland Security, drawing on her experience with immigration and pandemic responses. - William McGinley as White House Counsel
Trump has appointed seasoned attorney William McGinley as White House Counsel. - John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will now lead the CIA, ensuring continuity within Trump’s intelligence team. - Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East
Longtime associate Steven Witkoff will represent U.S. interests in the Middle East. - Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee has been appointed Ambassador to Israel, reflecting Trump’s commitment to strengthening ties with the nation. - Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser
Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, known for his advocacy in defense and intelligence, will serve as National Security Adviser. - Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff
Susie Wiles, who managed Trump’s campaign, is now appointed Chief of Staff. - Tom Homan as ‘Border Czar’
Former ICE head Tom Homan will oversee large-scale border initiatives. - Elise Stefanik as United Nations Ambassador
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will represent the U.S. at the United Nations. - Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
Trump’s longtime adviser Stephen Miller will guide policy on immigration. - Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin will lead the Environmental Protection Agency, balancing energy development with environmental goals.
These appointments reveal Trump’s vision for his administration, emphasizing loyalty, strong stances on immigration, defense, and international relations.
