President-elect Donald Trump has begun assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his upcoming term, emphasizing loyalty and experience. Here are the key appointments announced so far:
White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles, a longtime Trump adviser, will serve as the first female chief of staff.
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Secretary of State: Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is expected to be nominated for this role.
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Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, has been nominated for this position.
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Secretary of Homeland Security: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been selected to lead this department.
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National Security Advisor: Representative Michael Waltz of Florida has been appointed to this role.
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Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, will head the CIA.
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Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Former Representative Lee Zeldin has been nominated for this position.
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Ambassador to the United Nations: Representative Elise Stefanik has been nominated for this role.
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Ambassador to Israel: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been appointed to this position.
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Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead this newly created department, focusing on deregulation and reducing government size.
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"Border Czar": Tom Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, will oversee border control efforts.
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White House Counsel: William McGinley has been appointed to this position.
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Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy: Stephen Miller, a senior adviser in Trump's first term, will return in this role.
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These appointments reflect Trump's focus on loyalty and experience as he prepares for his second term.
