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    Who did Donald Trump pick for his Cabinet, officials? RFK, more

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    President-elect Donald Trump is slowly growing his Cabinet for his second presidency and recruiting trusted allies to serve as advisors and Cabinet members.

    In the week since winning the election, Trump has already tapped for nearly 10 positions, including Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, Environmental Protection Agency and more.

    Here are the names Trump has chosen so far. Follow to stay up to date on cabinet selections USA Today politics news online.

    Have Trump’s candidacies been finalized?

    No. ConstitutionThe president can nominate people for a position within the cabinet, but he will need “the advice and consent of the Senate.” The Senate controls the rules and must vote to confirm each of the 24 positions. Not all 24 were nominated, but a few were.

    Who has Trump nominated so far?

    This list is updated as nominations come in. The most recent nominations will be listed at the top..

    Secretary of Health and Human Services: Independent party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.He was nominated to serve as secretary of the nation’s Department of Health and Human Services. The candidate has been an outspoken skeptic of COVID-19 and vaccine skepticism for the past few years. His position would need Senate confirmation.

    Minister of Foreign Affairs: Florida Senator Marco Rubio He was nominated Wednesday evening. In making the nomination, Trump described the former Presidential runner as “a Highly Respected Leader and a Very Strong Voice for Freedom.” This position will need Senate confirmation.

    Attorney General: Matt Gaetz He was nominated for what J.D. Vance described as the second most important position as Attorney General. The Florida Representative resigned from Congress following the nomination. His position would need Senate confirmation.

    Director of National Intelligence: Former House Democrat turned Republican Tulsi Gabbard He was nominated for Director of Intelligence. He served in Hawaii from 2013-2021 before running for President in 2020. He finally became a Republican this year. His position would need Senate confirmation.

    Vice President: In July, JD Vance was selected as Donald Trump’s running mate. The two successfully ran together and won the popular and electoral college votes. Because Vance was confirmed and elected, he does not need Senate confirmation.

    Chief of General Staff: Trump’s name was given Susie Wiles As White House chief of staff. Wiles was a senior campaign advisor during his third election campaign. Wiles became the first woman to hold this title. The Florida political consultant has largely stayed out of the spotlight but is credited with helping Trump’s political comeback. Senate approval is not required.

    Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy: Stephen Miller He rejoined Trump’s team after serving several years under the returning president. Miller previously served as Trump’s senior adviser and director of speechwriting during Trump’s first term and was primarily known for shaping Trump’s immigration policy. It does not require approval.

    UN Ambassador: Five-Term Republican Representative Elise Stefanik He was nominated as UN Ambassador. Stefanik is the House Republican Conference Chair and a former candidate for Trump’s running mate. This position will need Senate confirmation.

    ‘Border czar’: Trump appointed Tom Homan Overseeing deportation policy and aviation security. Homan was previously a Border Patrol agent for 34 years and served as ICE director in Trump’s first administration. In the past, Homan has courted controversy over harsh immigration practices, including a “zero tolerance” policy that separates families of undocumented immigrants. Senate approval is not required.

    EPA President: Lee Zeldin Nominated by the president-elect to be Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin was a congressman representing parts of Long Island, New York, and ran and lost in the 2022 gubernatorial election. This position needs Senate confirmation.

    national security advisor: Trump named Florida Representative Mike Waltz national security advisor. Waltz held civilian positions at the Pentagon, sat on the House Armed Services Committee and supported Trump’s isolationist view of foreign affairs. Senate approval is not required.

    US Ambassador to Israel: Trump’s former candidate Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee As US ambassador to Israel. The Baptist minister and former Fox News host ran twice for the Republican presidential nomination, both times unsuccessfully.

    Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: Trump’s former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, He was nominated as CIA director. So was Ratcliffe. A House member from Texas before Trump’s first term. This position requires Senate confirmation.

    Secretary of Defence: Fox News Host and former US Army National Guard member Pete Hegseth He was appointed minister of defense. Outside of his affiliation with Fox News, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard and led veteran advocacy groups. The position requires Senate confirmation.

    Minister of Internal Security: Trump’s candidacy South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem It leaves the conservative governor potentially in a key role on immigration. As governor, Noem calls on the South Dakota National Guard Southern border in 2021. This position requires Senate confirmation.

    White House Counsel: William McGinley He was appointed as White House Counsel by the president-elect. McGinley is a partner at the Washington-based law firm Holtzman Vogel, who worked as a White House cabinet secretary during Trump’s first presidency. Senate approval is not required.

    Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are working outside the cabinet

    Trump said in September he would create a “Department of Government Efficiency” for Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to oversee, after Elon Musk floated the idea of ​​creating a commission under the acronym “DOGE” to match the cryptocurrency he frequently promotes.

    “At the suggestion of Elon Musk, who has given me his full and complete support, I will create a government efficiency commission charged with conducting a financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for fundamental reforms,” Trump said. time.

    The announcement gave no details about the size or budget of the initiative, other than Musk and Ramaswamy’s leadership, but stated that the work would be completed by July 4, 2026.

    Neither position will need Senate confirmation.

    Could Trump create a new department? How will DOGE work?

    The Commission will not serve as part of the Presidential Cabinet. Instead, there is an outside advisory commission that will theoretically provide recommendations to eliminate unnecessary spending.

    This framework is similar to the advisory council that President Ronald Reagan created in 1982. The group of private sector experts was formed to suggest ways to eliminate inefficiency and waste, Reuters reported.

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