WASHINGTON: Trump Announces Key Cabinet and White House Appointments
President Trump has revealed his selections for vital Cabinet roles and senior White House positions, showcasing a strategic mix of seasoned politicians, prominent outsiders, and trusted allies.
Key Cabinet Appointments:
- White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles
- Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
- Attorney General: Pam Bondi (replacing Matt Gaetz, who stepped down)
- Deputy Attorney General: Todd Blanche
- HHS Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russ Vought
- Defense Secretary: Pete Hegseth
- Veterans Affairs Secretary: Doug Collins
- Interior Secretary: Doug Burgum
- Energy Secretary: Chris Wright
- Transportation Secretary: Sean Duffy
- Commerce Secretary: Howard Lutnick
- Education Secretary: Linda McMahon
- Treasury Secretary: Scott Bessent
- Labor Secretary: Lori Chavez-DeRemer
- Agriculture Secretary: Brooke Rollins
Other Significant Appointments:
- U.N. Ambassador: Elise Stefanik
- “Border Czar”: Tom Homan
- Homeland Security Secretary: Kristi Noem
- HUD Secretary: Scott Turner
- CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
- Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
- EPA Administrator: Lee Zeldin
- FDA Commissioner: Marty Makary
- Surgeon General: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
- CDC Director: David Weldon
Diplomatic and Strategic Roles:
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel: Mike Huckabee
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada: Pete Hoekstra
- U.S. Ambassador to the UK: Warren Stephens
- U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York: Jay Clayton
- U.S. Ambassador to NATO: Matthew Whitaker
- U.S. Ambassador to France: Charles Kushner
New Initiatives and Leadership:
- Department of Government Efficiency: Headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Key Advisers and Staff:
- National Security Adviser: Michael Waltz
- White House Counsel: William McGinley
- Communications Director: Steven Cheung
- Deputy Chiefs of Staff: Stephen Miller, Dan Scavino, and Taylor Budowich
Trump’s appointments underscore his focus on efficiency, loyalty, and building a robust policy-driven administration.
