Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
Florida Senator Marco Rubio was chosen by Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of State. According to information obtained by Knewz.com, if accepted, he would be the first Latino in the history of the nation to serve as the president’s principal foreign policy advisor.
Treasury Secretary: Scott Bessent
Following reports that the president-elect struggled to choose his nominees, Scott Bessent joined Trump’s Cabinet.
The Apprenticestar invited Bessent and Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to interview at his Mar-a-Lago home prior to selecting him; however, the latter candidate apparently lost the opportunity after allegedly offending Trump.
However, during the 2024 election winner’s campaign, the Wall Street banker spoke out about Trump’s intentions to bring forth a “new golden age with de-regulation, low-cost energy, [and] low taxes.”
Trump assured supporters that Bessent “has long been a strong advocate of the American First Agenda” and that he would “support my Policies that will drive US Competitiveness, and stop unfair Trade imbalances.”
Bessent would focus on Trump’s top priorities, such as tax reform and tariffs, if confirmed.
Defense Secretary: Pete Hegseth
Despite never having held public office, former Fox News anchor and veteran of the military Pete Hegseth spearheaded the nomination for the Defense Secretary post. Although he disputed the accusation, he has since made headlines as allegations surfaced that he was the subject of an investigation in 2017 for suspected sexual assault.
Attorney General: Pam Bondi
Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, his latest choice for attorney general, six hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination.
Trump stated in his statement: “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families.”
Interior Secretary: Doug Burgum
Trump declared at a speech at Mar-a-Lago that he will invite North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to serve as the secretary of the Department of the Interior.
According to Trump, “He’s going to be fantastic.”
Agriculture Secretary: Brooke Rollins
After serving as the director of the Office of American Innovation and the acting director of the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term, Brooke Rollins has been appointed to head the Department of Agriculture.
However, on November 27, she and two other people from North Texas were threatened and subjected to “swatting attacks.”
On X, Rollins claimed that after Trump’s statement, she and other Cabinet appointments and nominations were singled out.
“We were unharmed and swiftly returned home thanks to the quick efforts of the [Fort Worth Police Department],” she tweeted. As they defend our neighborhood every day, I want to sincerely thank the law enforcement officers who gave it their all, both in terms of speed and expertise, to keep us safe.”
Commerce Secretary: Howard Lutnick
Trump believed Lutnick would be ideal to head the U.S. Commerce Department rather than Treasury Secretary.
Labor Secretary: Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was appointed Labor Secretary by Trump. She began serving in the Congress in 2023 and lost her reelection effort in Oregon in November.
Health and Human Services Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump declared his plan to choose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Department of Health and Human Services’ secretary.
Trump said in a poston X: “The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country.”
He stated that “Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!”
Housing and Urban Development: Scott Turner
Trump has appointed Scott Turner as the head of Housing and Urban Development, becoming the first Black member of the Republican Cabinet.
Transportation Secretary: Sean Duffy
During his time in Congress, Trump referred to the former Fox Business co-host as a “tremendous and well-liked public servant” and “a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference” before appointing him as the next Transportation Secretary.
“When rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports, he will prioritize excellence, competence, competitiveness, and beauty,” the 78-year-old TV personality continued. He will make sure that our ports and dams support our economy without endangering our national security, and he will restore safety to our skies by doing away with DEI for air traffic controllers and pilots.
Energy Secretary: Chris Wright
Chris Wright, an executive in the oil and gas sector, was Trump’s choice to head the Department of Energy.
He stated: “As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.'”
Education Secretary: Linda McMahon
The candidate for Education Secretary is Trump’s friend Linda McMahon, who was sued for allegedly permitting the sexual exploitation of minors.
In her capacity as Secretary of Education, he declared: “Linda will do all in her ability to enable parents to make the best educational choices for their families and to bring Choice to every state in America. Linda will lead the effort to bring education back to the United States.
Veterans Affairs Secretary: Doug Collins
Doug Collins was named by Trump as the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He continued: “We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Service members, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need.”
Homeland Security Secretary: Kristi Noem
When Trump appointed Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, he remarked, “She will be a great part of our mission to Make America Safe Again.”
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