Get to know Donald Trump's Cabinet: Who has the president-elect picked so far?
2024-11-13
Category: politics

Since winning the election last week, President-elect Donald Trump has begun evaluating and rolling out his picks for his Cabinet and other top roles.&nbsp; Here’s a roundup of whom Trump has picked to fill top jobs in his administration:&nbsp; Publicly announced White House Chief of Staff – Susie WilesU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations – Elise StefanikNational Security Adviser – Michael Waltz&nbsp;"Border Czar" – Tom Homan&nbsp;U.S. Ambassador to Israel – Mike HuckabeeEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator – Lee Zeldin&nbsp;Middle East Envoy – Steven WitkoffWhite House Counsel – William McGinleyCIA Director – John RatcliffeDepartment of Government Efficiency – Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy&nbsp;Secretary of Defense – Pete Hegseth &nbsp;Homeland Security Secretary – Kristi NoemDeputy Chief of Staff – Dan ScavinoDeputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor – Stephen MillerDeputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs – James BlairDeputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Personnel – Taylor BudowichDirector of National Intelligence – Tulsi GabbardSecretary of State – Marco RubioU.S. Attorney General – Pam BondiSecretary of Health and Human Services – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York – Jay ClaytonSecretary of Veterans Affairs – Doug CollinsU.S. Solicitor General – Dean John SauerDeputy Attorney General – Todd BlancheSecretary of the Interior – Doug BurgumCommunications Director – Steven CheungDirector of Presidential Personnel – Sergio GorPress Secretary – Karoline LeavittAssistant to the President and Staff Secretary – William Owen ScharfSecretary of Energy – Chris WrightChairman of the Federal Communications Commission – Brendan CarrSecretary of Transportation – Sean DuffySecretary of Commerce – Howard LutnickCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator – Dr. Mehmet OzSecretary of Education – Linda McMahonAmbassador to NATO – Matthew WhitakerTreasury Secretary – Scott BessentOffice of Management and Budget – Russ VoughtSecretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development – Scott TurnerLabor Secretary –Lori Chavez-DeRemerDirector of CDC – Dave WeldonFDA commissioner – Marty MakarySurgeon General – Janette NesheiwatDeputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism – Sebastian GorkaAssistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor – Alex&nbsp;WongSecretary of Agriculture – Brooke RollinsDirector of the Office of Legislative Affairs – James BraidDirector of the Office of Political Affairs – Matt BrasseauxDirector of the Office of Public Liaison – Alex LatchamNational Institutes of Health Director – Dr. Jay BhattacharyaU.S. Trade Representative – Jamieson GreerSecretary of the Navy – John PhelanDeputy Secretary of Health and Human Services – Jim O'NeillDomestic Policy Council Director – Vince HaleyWhite House National Economic Council Director – Kevin HassettSpecial Envoy for Ukraine and Russia – Keith KelloggU.S. Ambassador to France - Charles KushnerFBI Director - Kash PatelU.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator - Chad Chronister (Withdrawn)Senior Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs – Massad BoulosU.S. Ambassador to U.K. – Warren A. StephensSecretary of the Army – Daniel P. DriscollSenior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing – Peter NavarroSpecial Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs – Adam BoehlerAdministrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Jared IsaacmanAssistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the Justice Department – Gail SlaterDeputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury – Dr. Michael William FaulkenderAmbassador, Assistant Secretary of State and Chief of Protocol for the United States of America – Monica CrowleyHead of the Office of White House Counsel – David A. WarringtonCommissioner of the Internal Revenue Service – Billy LongAdministrator of the Small Business Administration – Kelly LoefflerSocial Security Administration – Frank BisignanoWhite House Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency Czar – David SacksAmbassador to China – David PerdueAmbassador to Chile – Brandon JuddCommissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection – Rodney ScottActing Director of ICE – Caleb VitelloCounselor of the Department of State – Michael NeedhamCounselor to the President – Alina HabbaDirector of Policy Planning at the State Department – Michael AntonDeputy Secretary of State – Christopher LandauDOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights – Harmeet K. DhillonGeneral Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget –&nbsp;Mark PaolettaChief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget – Ed MartinCommissioner of the Federal Trade Commission – Mark R. MeadorU.S. Ambassador to Turkey – Tom BarrackChair of the Federal Trade Commission – Andrew N. FergusonU.S. Ambassador to Greece – Kimberly GuilfoyleUnder Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment – Jacob HelbergU.S. Ambassador to Mexico – Ron JohnsonU.S. Ambassador to Belgium – Bill WhiteIntelligence Advisory Board – Devin NunesDeputy Secretary of Homeland Security – Troy EdgarU.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – Leah Francis CamposU.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Austria – Arthur Graham FisherU.S. Ambassador to Japan – George Edward GlassU.S. Ambassador to Uruguay – Lou RinaldiU.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg – Stacey FeinbergU.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas – Herschel WalkerU.S. Ambassador to Croatia – Nicole McGrawU.S. Ambassador to the Holy See – Brian BurchHead of the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy – Aaron ReitzChief of Staff at the Department of Justice – Chad MizelleAdministrator of the Federal Railroad Administration – David FinkU.S. Special Envoy to the United Kingdom – Mark BurnettU.S. Ambassador to Italy – Tilman J. FertittaU.S. Ambassador to Switzerland – Callista GingrichU.S. Special Envoy for Latin America – Mauricio Claver-CaroneU.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark – Ken HoweryDeputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture – Stephen Alexander VadenDeputy Secretary Of Defense – Stephen FeinbergUnder Secretary of Defense for Policy – Elbridge "Bridge" ColbyUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment – Michael DuffeyUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering – Emil MichaelAssistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs – Keith BassChief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense – Joe KasperDirector of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Scott KuporDirector of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – Michael J.K. KratsiosExecutive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology – Dr. Lynne ParkerExecutive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets – Bo Hines&nbsp;Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – Sriram KrishnanU.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malta – Somers FarkasU.S. Ambassador to Portugal – John ArrigoU.S. Ambassador to Panama – Kevin Marino CabreraExecutive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances – Justin CaporaleAssistant Secretary for Tax Policy – Ken KiesSenior Counselor to the Secretary – Alexandra PreateDirector of Policy Planning – Hunter McMasterChief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury – Daniel KatzDeputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury – Samantha SchwabU.S. Ambassador to Spain – Benjamin Leon Jr.U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands – Joe PopoloDeputy Chief of Staff – Cori AlviDeputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace – Morgan OrtagusAmbassador to the Republic of Estonia – Roman PipkoState Department spokesperson – Tammy BruceAssistant to the President and Senior Counselor – Stanley E. Woodward, Jr.&nbsp;Assistant to the President for Policy – Robert Gabriel, Jr.Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for&nbsp;Strategic Implementation – Nicholas F. LunaAssistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations – William "Beau" Harrison White House Chief of Staff – Susie Wiles Wiles has been widely lauded for heading Trump’s successful campaign this year, having run Trump’s campaign operations in Florida in 2016 and 2020. She maintained close ties with the president-elect throughout the Biden administration and signed on as&nbsp;CEO of Trump’s Save America PAC in 2021.&nbsp; "Susie is tough, smart, innovative and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud," Trump said in a statement.&nbsp;  THESE ARE THE TOP NAMES IN CONTENTION FOR DEFENSE SECRETARY UNDER TRUMP US Ambassador to the United Nations – Elise Stefanik Elise Stefanik, the New York Republican representative and current House GOP Conference Chair has been an attack dog for Trump in Congress.&nbsp; She is a staunch supporter of Israel, having made headlines for her combative lines of questioning of Ivy League university presidents over their handling of anti-Israel protests, some of which prompted the presidents to resign.  National Security Adviser – Michael Waltz  On Tuesday, Trump announced the Florida Republican representative and former Army Green Beret would be his national security adviser. He’s decidedly a hawk on China and Iran.&nbsp; "Mike retired as a Colonel, and is a nationally recognized leader in National Security, a bestselling author, and an expert on the threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and global terrorism," Trump said in a statement.&nbsp; "Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda, and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!"  "Border Czar" – Tom Homan  Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was an architect of Trump's zero-tolerance policy during his first administration, one that led to backlash from family separations at the border.&nbsp; Homan has served under six administrations and presidents in both parties, dating back to the Reagan era, as a rank-and-file Border Patrol agent. He was appointed to the position of executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations for ICE under President Obama. While serving at a "czar" level rather than in an official Cabinet position, Homan will be in charge of "the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security," Trump announced on Truth Social.&nbsp; "I’ve known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders," Trump wrote. "Likewise, Tom Homan will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin. Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job."  Ambassador to Israel – Mike Huckabee  Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, is a staunch supporter of Israel, prompted by his evangelical faith.&nbsp; "Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years. He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him", a statement attached to Trump’s Truth Social post said. "Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!"  Environmental Protection Agency Administrator – Lee Zeldin  Zeldin, a former House Republican from New York, had a notably strong, but unsuccessful, showing in the race for governor against Kathy Hochul in 2022.&nbsp; During that race, he called for New York to lift its ban on fracking. Prior to running for governor, Zeldin served as a U.S. Congressman for eight years. During that time, Zeldin served on the House Foreign Affairs and House Financial Services committees. He also championed infrastructure and research projects like the preservation of Plum Island and Army Corps of Engineers initiatives.  Middle East Envoy – Steven Witkoff Witkoff, a real estate investor, landlord, and the founder of the Witkoff Group, was tapped as Trump's Middle East enjoy. He campaign with Trump during the campaign. In his announcement, Trump said that Witkoff would be an "unrelenting Voice for PEACE" in the highly-contentious region.  White House Counsel – William McGinley McGinley, who served in Trump's first presidential term as White House cabinet secretary, returns to the White House for Trump's second term. The White House Counsel conducts key behind-the-scene research into potential Supreme Court nominees.  CIA Director – John Ratcliffe Ratcliffe previously served under Trump during his first term as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He will head the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).&nbsp; In 2020, he was awarded the National Security Medal, the nation’s highest honor for distinguished achievement in the field of intelligence and national security.&nbsp;  Department of Government Efficiency – Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy  Billionaire Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy were tapped to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Trump said that the pair will work together to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies." "It will become, potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time," the announcement on Tuesday evening said. "Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a very long time."  Secretary of Defense – Pete Hegseth  Trump nominated Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense. He would need to be confirmed by the Senate to assume the position. Hegseth has long championed a strong military and veterans causes.&nbsp; He served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army infantry officer, being awarded two Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Hegseth was a host on "FOX &amp; Friends Weekend" and FOX Nation until his last day on Tuesday.&nbsp; "Nobody fights harder for the Troops, and Pete will be a courageous and patriotic champion of our ‘Peace through Strength’ policy," Trump said.&nbsp;  Homeland Security Secretary – Kristi Noem Trump announced on Tuesday that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is his pick for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem would need to be approved by the Senate to assume the position. DHS oversees U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. &nbsp; "She was the first Governor to send National Guard Soldiers to help Texas fight the Biden Border Crisis, and they were sent a total of eight times," the Trump transition team said in a statement on Tuesday. "She will work closely with ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan to secure the Border, and will guarantee that our American Homeland is secure from our adversaries."  GOP REP. MIKE WALTZ TAPPED TO BE TRUMP'S NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER Deputy Chief of Staff – Dan Scavino Trump announced that his longtime aide Dan Scavino Jr. will return to the White House as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff.&nbsp; "Scavino was a Trump Campaign Senior Advisor and remains one of President Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides," the Trump transition team said.&nbsp;  Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor – Stephen Miller Trump announced Stephen Miller would serve as deputy chief of staff for policy in his administration. Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term. He helped craft many of Trump’s hard-line speeches and plans on immigration.&nbsp; Since Trump left office, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization of former Trump advisers fashioned as a conservative version of the American Civil Liberties Union, challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as freedom of speech and religion and national security. Miller has advocated for mass deportations during the second Trump term.&nbsp;  Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs – James Blair Trump announced James Blair would serve in the White House as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs.&nbsp; "Blair was the Trump Campaign and Republican National Committee Political Director, managing hundreds of staff and overseeing a wide portfolio of political operations and programs," the Trump transition team said.&nbsp; Blair was in charge of the Trump campaign's get-out-the-vote operations in key battleground states, which Trump swept on Election Day.&nbsp; Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Personnel – Taylor Budowich Trump announced that Taylor Budowich will join him in the White House as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel.&nbsp; "Prior to joining the Trump Campaign, Budowich served in a senior role in President&nbsp;Trump’s Leadership PAC, Save America, and as CEO of the pro-Trump Super PAC, MAGA Inc.," the Trump transition team said.&nbsp; "Dan, Stephen, James, and Taylor were 'best in class' advisors on my winning campaign, and I know they will honorably serve the American people in the White House," Trump said in a statement announcing his senior campaign aides would be promoted to the White House. "They will continue to work hard to Make America Great Again in their respective new roles."  Director of National Intelligence – Tulsi Gabbard Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, is Trump's pick for the position of director of national intelligence. The cabinet-level position involves overseeing the intelligence community and advising Trump and the National Security Council on intelligence matters. Gabbard is an Iraq War veteran and a U.S. Army reservist. "As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican!" Trump said in a statement. "I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!"  Secretary of State – Marco Rubio President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to serve as his Secretary of State.&nbsp; "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State. Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom," Trump said in a statement. "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries." Rubio is known as an Iran and China hawk. He is a top GOP member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and ran for president in 2016.  U.S. Attorney General – Pam Bondi Trump announced that he's nominating former attorney general of Florida Pam Bondi as the next attorney general of the United States. Trump's latest Cabinet pick replaces Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and nominee for attorney general, who withdrew as Trump's pick for the top prosecutor after the "distraction" his nomination had caused due to a swirl of allegations about paying underage women for sex.&nbsp; "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again," Trump said. "I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!" Shortly after the announcement, Gaetz said on X that Bondi is "a stellar selection" by Trump for attorney general. "Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida’s Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house," Gaetz wrote. "She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader and a champion for all Americans. She will bring the needed reforms to DOJ."  Deputy Attorney General – Todd Blanche Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. The president-elect said that the 50-year-old lawyer has experience prosecuting gangs – as well as representing Trump in his 2024 criminal trial in New York. "I am pleased to announce that Todd Blanche will serve as Deputy Attorney General in my Administration.&nbsp;Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken System of Justice for far too long," Trump announced in a news release.  Secretary of Health and Human Services – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump announced he will tap former 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health," Trump said in his announcement.&nbsp; "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. 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!" Trump added. Kennedy dropped out of the presidential race in August and quickly endorsed the Trump-Vance ticket, and has since repeatedly vowed to "Make America Healthy Again."  U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York – Jay Clayton President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. "I am pleased to announce that Jay Clayton, of New York, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during my first term, where he did an incredible job, is hereby nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant. "Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again," the president-elect added.  Secretary of Veterans Affairs – Doug Collins President-elect Trump announced his intent to nominate&nbsp;former Rep.&nbsp;Doug Collins, R-Ga., to serve as secretary of veterans affairs. "Doug is a Veteran himself, who currently serves our Nation as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our Country in the Iraq War," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need. "Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our country in this very important role," the president-elect added.  U.S. Solicitor General – Dean John Sauer Trump announced Dean John Sauer as his pick for U.S. solicitor general. "John is a deeply accomplished, masterful appellate attorney, who clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia in the United States Supreme Court, served as Solicitor General of Missouri for six years, and has extensive experience practicing before the U.S. Supreme Court and other Appellate Courts," Trump said in the announcement. Sauer served as solicitor general of Missouri from 2017 to 2023, and represented Trump in his successful appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. United States. Secretary of the Interior – Doug Burgum  President-elect Trump announced that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will lead the Department of the Interior during a speech at the Americans for Prosperity Gala at Mar-a-Lago. "He's going to be announced [Friday]…I look forward to doing the formal announcement, although this is a pretty big announcement right now, actually," Trump said. "He's going to head the Department of Interior, and he's going to be fantastic." Burgum, a multi-millionaire former software company CEO turned two-term governor, launched a White House bid in June 2023. The governor made energy and natural resources a key part of his campaign for the GOP nomination. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP After he dropped out of the race, Burgum became a high profile surrogate for the former president, appearing on the campaign trail and in media hits on Trump’s behalf. He was in consideration as Trump’s running mate this past summer before Sen. JD Vance of Ohio was picked as the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee. Communications Director – Steven Cheung Trump announced on Nov. 15 that Steven Cheung would return to the White House as assistant to the president and director of communications. Cheung previously served as communications director for the Trump-Vance campaign and was the White House director of strategic response in Trump's first term.  Director of Presidential Personnel – Sergio Gor Trump also confirmed that Sergio Gor will join the White House as director of the presidential personnel office. Gor, an ally and business partner of Donald Trump Jr.'s, was in charge of the pro-Trump political action committee Right For America and previously worked in Republican Sen. Rand Paul's office.&nbsp; "Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor have been trusted Advisors since my first Presidential Campaign in 2016, and have continued to champion America First principles throughout my First Term, all the way to our Historic Victory in 2024," Trump said in a statement. "I am thrilled to have them join my White House, as we Make America Great Again!"&nbsp;  Press Secretary – Karoline Leavitt  Trump announced campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt will serve as White House press secretary for his upcoming administration.&nbsp; "Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said in a statement. "Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again." Leavitt, 27, will be the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, unseating Nixon administration press secretary Ron Ziegler, who was 29 when he served in the role from 1969-1974.  Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary – William Owen Scharf William Owen Scharf, one of Trump's lawyers, will serve as assistant to the president and staff secretary starting in January. In a statement, the President-elect wrote that Scharf "is a highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team." "[Scharf] has played a key role in defeating the Election Interference and Lawfare waged against me, including by winning the Historic Immunity Decision in the Supreme Court," Trump's statement read.  Secretary of Energy – Chris Wright Chris Wright, the CEO and founder of Liberty Energy, has been picked to lead the Department of Energy, according to a statement President-elect Trump released. "I am thrilled to announce that Chris Wright will be joining my Administration as both United States Secretary of Energy, and Member of the newly formed Council of National Energy," Trump's statement read, adding that Wright "has been a leading technologist and entrepreneur in Energy." Wright graduated from MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering, according to Liberty Energy's website. He also completed graduate work in electrical engineering at University of California, Berkeley and MIT. "[Wright] is a self-described tech nerd turned entrepreneur and a dedicated humanitarian on a mission to better human lives by expanding access to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy," the company's website reads.  Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission – Brendan Carr President-elect Trump announced on Sunday that he has picked Brendan Carr to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) starting in January. "Commissioner Carr currently serves as the senior Republican on the FCC. Before that, he was the FCC’s General Counsel," Trump's statement read. "I first nominated Commissioner Carr to the FCC in 2017, and he has been confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate three times." As a current member of the FCC, Carr recently called out "Saturday Night Live" for platforming Kamala Harris without inviting Trump, which violates FCC rules. "NBC has structured this in a way that's plainly designed to evade the FCC's rules," Carr said to Fox News Digital. "We're talking 50 hours before Election Day starts, without any notice to other candidates, as far as I can tell."   Secretary of Transportation – Sean Duffy President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, who is also a Fox News contributor and FOX Business co-host, to serve as the U.S. secretary of transportation. "Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District," Trump said in his announcement. "Sean will use his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and fulfill our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation. Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!" While in Congress, Duffy helped advocate for fiscal responsibility, economic growth and rural development. Duffy joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2020. He currently serves as the co-host of FOX Business’ The Bottom Line alongside Dagen McDowell. He also provides political analysis across all FOX News Media platforms.    Secretary of Commerce – Howard Lutnick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick has been nominated by President-elect Trump to serve as secretary of commerce. "I am thrilled to announce that Howard Lutnick, Chairman &amp; CEO of Cantor Fitzgeral, will join my Administration as the United States Secretary of Commerce," Trump said in a statement. "He will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative." "In his role as Co-Chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team, Howard has created the most sophisticated process and system to assist us in creating the greatest Administration America has ever seen," Trump's statement added.  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator – Dr. Mehmet Oz President-elect Trump plans to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) starting in January, he announced on Tuesday. "America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no Physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again," Trump said in a Truth Social post. "He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades." Trump wrote that Dr. Oz is expected to "work closely" with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who the president-elect nominated to run the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Secretary of Education – Linda McMahon President-elect Trump is appointing Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.  His announcement, which was posted on Truth Social, came hours after two sources told Fox News that McMahon was likely to be picked. Trump cited the businesswoman's expertise when he made the announcement. "Linda will use her decades of Leadership experience, and deep understanding of both Education and Business, to empower the next Generation of American Students and Workers, and make America Number One in Education in the World," Trump's statement read. "We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort."  Ambassador to NATO – Matthew Whitaker Trump is tapping former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to become U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in his new administration. Trump described Whitaker, who is from Iowa, as "a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States' interests are advanced and defended."  "Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability - He will put AMERICA FIRST," Trump said in a statement. "I have full confidence in Matt’s ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, Freedom, and Prosperity around the World." "Matt is also the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, and is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a B.A., MBA and J.D., where he played football, and received the Big Ten Medal of Honor," Trump added. Treasury Secretary – Scott Bessent Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, was chosen for the coveted post of Treasury secretary. Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign. "Scott is widely respected as one of the World’s foremost International Investors and Geopolitical and Economic Strategists. Scott’s story is that of the American Dream," Trump said. TRUMP NOMINATES SCOTT BESSENT AS TREASURY SECRETARY; PICKS RUSS VOUGHT TO LEAD BUDGET OFFICE He has been an advocate for economic policies like lower taxes, spending restraint and deregulation that have long made up the core of the Republican Party's platform, and has also been supportive of Trump's use of tariffs in trade negotiations.  Office of Management and Budget – Russ Vought Trump tapped Russ Vought to lead the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought served as OMB director during Trump's first term. He also served as deputy OMB director and acting director. "He did an excellent job serving in this role in my First Term - We cut four Regulations for every new Regulation, and it was a Great Success!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp; Vought is a contributor to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 and a close Trump ally.&nbsp;  Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development – Scott Turner Trump nominated Scott Turner as the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner, who is chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and is a former professional football player, previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC). TRUMP PICKS SCOTT TURNER AS SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT "Scott is an NFL Veteran, who, during my First Term, served as the First Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC), helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities," Trump said in a statement. "Those efforts, working together with former&nbsp;HUD Secretary, Ben Carson, were maximized by Scott’s guidance in overseeing 16 Federal Agencies which implemented more than 200 policy actions furthering Economic Development. Under Scott’s leadership, Opportunity Zones received over $50 Billion Dollars in Private Investment!" Turner, a former Texas state lawmaker, played nine seasons in the NFL as a member of the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos.  Labor Secretary – Lori Chavez-DeRemer Trump nominated Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., for secretary of labor.&nbsp; "I am proud to hereby nominate Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, from the Great State of Oregon, as United States Secretary of Labor," Trump wrote in an official statement. "Lori has worked tirelessly with both Business and Labor to build America’s workforce, and support the hardworking men and women of America. I look forward to working with her to create tremendous opportunity for American Workers, to expand Training and Apprenticeships, to grow wages and improve working conditions, to bring back our Manufacturing jobs. Together, we will achieve historic cooperation between Business and Labor that will restore the American Dream for Working Families." Chavez-DeRemer was first elected to Congress in 2022, and lost re-election in a close race against Democrat Janelle Bynum earlier this month. Her candidacy was backed by the Teamsters Union.  Director of CDC – Dr. Dave Weldon President-elect Trump announced that former Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., is his pick as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "In addition to being a Medical Doctor for 40 years, and an Army Veteran, Dave has been a respected conservative leader on fiscal and social issues, and served on the Labor/HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, working for Accountability on HHS and CDC Policy and Budgeting," Trump said in the announcement.&nbsp; Trump said that Dr. Weldon would restore trust in the agency and transparency. FDA commissioner – Dr. Marty Makary Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Makary is the chief of Islet Transplant Surgery at Johns Hopkins, according to the university’s website, and was a Fox News medical contributor.&nbsp; "FDA has lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its primary goal as a regulator. The Agency needs Dr. Marty Makary, a Highly Respected Johns Hopkins Surgical Oncologist and Health Policy Expert, to course-correct and refocus the Agency," Trump said on Truth Social. "He will work under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to, among other things, properly evaluate harmful chemicals poisoning our Nation's food supply and drugs and biologics being given to our Nation's youth, so that we can finally address the Childhood Chronic Disease Epidemic," Trump said.  Surgeon General – Janette Nesheiwat Trump also nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general, saying that she would be a "fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventative medicine and public health." "I am proud to announce that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat will be the Nation’s Doctor as the United States Surgeon General. Dr. Nesheiwat is a double board-certified Medical Doctor with an unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives," he said. Nesheiwat is a former Fox News medical contributor. &nbsp;  Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Counterterrorism – Sebastian Gorka Trump announced that his former White House adviser, Sebastian Gorka, will serve in his incoming administration. Gorka will serve as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.&nbsp; Gorka, a former Trump aide, previously served as deputy assistant to the president during Trump's first term. He's also a former Fox News contributor. "Since 2015, Dr. Gorka has been a tireless advocate for the America First Agenda and the MAGA Movement, serving previously as Strategist to the President in the first Trump Administration," Trump said.&nbsp;  Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor – Alex Wong Similarly to Gorka, Alex Wong served under Trump during his first term.&nbsp; Wong served in the State Department as deputy special representative for North Korea, and the deputy assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific affairs.&nbsp; Secretary of Agriculture – Brooke Rollins President-elect Trump tapped Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary. Rollins, the president and CEO of AFPI, previously served in Trump's first administration as director of the Office of American Innovation and acting director of the Domestic Policy Council. Trump lauded Rollins' "commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns." "A proud Graduate of Texas A&amp;M University, Brooke earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agriculture Development, and J.D., with Honors," Trump's official announcement said. "From her upbringing in the small and Agriculture-centered town of Glen Rose, Texas, to her years of leadership involvement with Future Farmers of America and 4H, to her generational Family Farming background, to guiding her four kids in their show cattle careers, Brooke has a practitioner’s experience, along with deep Policy credentials in both Nonprofit and Government leadership at the State and National levels."  Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs – James Braid Trump appointed James Braid to serve in the White House as the deputy assistant to the president and as the director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. Braid worked in legislative affairs at the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term, and since then he has served as the lead policy staffer for Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate. Braid has also served as chief of staff for multiple members of Congress, and has taken on several other senior policy roles on Capitol Hill since 2015. Director of the Office of Political Affairs – Matt Brasseaux Trump appointed Matt Brasseaux to serve as deputy assistant to the president and as the director of the Office of Public Affairs. Brasseaux worked as a deputy political director for the Trump Campaign and Republican National Committee in 2024. He also served as a regional political director for the Republican National Committee and campaign manager for now-Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada. Director of the Office of Public Liaison – Alex Latcham Trump tapped Alex Latcham to serve in the White House as the deputy assistant to the president and as the director of the Office of Public Liaison. Latcham previously served as special assistant to the president and deputy political director during Trump’s first term. For the past eight years, Latcham served Trump as a senior deputy political director for his campaign and for the Republican National Committee. National Institutes of Health Director – Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Stanford-trained physician and economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has officially been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, writing: "I am thrilled to nominate Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to serve as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to direct the Nation’s Medical Research, and to make important discoveries that will improve Health, and save lives." Bhattacharya met this week with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was nominated by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the NIH and other health agencies, and impressed the former presidential candidate with his ideas to overhaul the NIH, which oversees U.S. biomedical research, according to The Washington Post.  U.S. Trade Representative – Jamieson Greer The incoming president announced Jamieson Greer as his pick to serve as the next U.S. trade representative. Greer previously served as chief of staff to the trade representative during Trump’s first term, Robert Lighthizer at a time when the administration implemented tariffs on China and other nations.&nbsp; In announcing Greer's nomination, Trump said in a statement that Greer was instrumental in his first term in imposing tariffs on China and others and replacing the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, "therefore making it much better for American Workers." Secretary of the Navy – John Phelan Businessman John Phelan will serve as the next secretary of the Navy as well. Phelan is the co-founder of co-founded MSD Capital. "His Record of Success speaks for itself -- A true Champion of American Enterprise and Ingenuity!" Trump said in a statement. "John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Service members, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision," Trump said. "He will put the business of the U.S. Navy above all else." Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services – Jim O'Neill Jim O’Neill was nominated to serve as the deputy secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped to lead the agency. O'Neill, who served as principal associate deputy secretary of HHS, "will fight in unison to ensure every American, and especially our most precious resource, our children, will live long and healthy lives and, Make America Great and Healthy Again!" said Trump. Domestic Policy Council Director – Vince Haley Haley, a speechwriter for the Trump campaign, will lead the president-elect's domestic agenda.&nbsp; White House National Economic Council Director – Kevin Hassett Economist Kevin Hassett, 62, was named director of the White House National Economic Council, bringing into Trump's administration a major advocate for tax cuts. He played a crucial role in helping design and pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Trump said.&nbsp; He will also "will play an important role in helping American families recover from the inflation that was unleashed by the Biden Administration" and that together they would "renew and improve" the 2017 tax cuts, many of which are set to expire after 2025. Hassett served in the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.&nbsp; Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia – Keith Kellogg President-elect Trump has nominated a Vietnam War veteran and retired general for a potential new post focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump has created the position of special envoy for the Ukraine conflict, according to Reuters, and picked Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg for the post. Kellogg served as former Vice President Mike Pence’s national security adviser and was spotted at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club, according to the New York Post.  U.S. Ambassador to France – Charles Kushner President-elect Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner, to serve in his new administration as the U.S. ambassador to France. "I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, &amp; dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country &amp; its interests." In 2020, Kushner was pardoned by Trump 15 years after being found guilty of falsifying tax returns, witness tampering and illegal campaign contributions. FBI Director – Kash Patel President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime ally Kashyap "Kash" Patel, who has been a frequent and harsh critic of the FBI, to serve as the bureau's next director in the new administration. Patel, 44, is an attorney with experience in national security, intelligence and counterterrorism and helped uncover the bureau's surveillance of the Trump campaign and first term. He has been a member of Trump’s transition team, advising the administration on other appointments. "Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People," Trump's statement read. "He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution." The current FBI director, Christopher Wray, is currently serving a 10-year appointment which began in 2017. Wray will either need to be fired or resign in order for Patel to take the position. Patel is widely seen as a staunch Trump loyalist who will implement Trump’s desired reforms within the agency. During the first Trump administration, he served as senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council and later as the chief of staff for acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, from 2020-21.  U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator – Chad Chronister (WITHDRAWN) President-elect&nbsp;Trump nominated&nbsp;Florida sheriff Chad Chronister as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). "For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and received countless commendations and awards for keeping his community SAFE," Trump wrote in his announcement moments before he nominated Kash Patel to replace Christopher Wray as FBI director. Chronister withdrew from the nomination on December 3 following intense backlash over his arrest of a pastor for violating COVID rules during the pandemic in 2020. "Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration," Chronister announced on social media. "There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling." Senior Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs – Massad Boulos President-elect Trump tapped his daughter Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Lebanese-American businessman Dr. Massad Boulos, to join his Cabinet as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. "I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs," the president-elect wrote on TRUTHSocial. "Massad is an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the International scene." Boulos led efforts to engage the Arab American community, organizing dozens of meetings across Michigan and other areas with large Arab populations.&nbsp;  U.S. Ambassador to U.K. – Warren A. Stephens Trump nominated businessman and philanthropist Warren A. Stephens to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Court of St. James, which in simple terms, is the country’s representative to the U.K. "Over the last 38 years, while serving as the President, Chairman, and CEO of his company, Stephens Inc., Warren has built a wonderful financial services firm, while selflessly giving back to his community as a philanthropist," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies." Trump then congratulated Stephens, his wife Harriet, their three children Miles, John and Laura, and their six grandchildren.  Secretary of the Army - Daniel P. Driscoll Daniel P. Driscoll of North Carolina, a U.S. Army veteran and venture capitalist, will serve as secretary of the Army. Driscoll is a senior adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance who fought with the 10th Mountain Division as a Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. &nbsp; "I am pleased to nominate Daniel P. Driscoll, from the Great State of North Carolina, to serve as the Secretary of the Army. As a former Soldier, Investor, and Political Advisor, Dan brings a powerful combination of experiences to serve as a disruptor and change agent," Trump posted on Truth Social. Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing – Peter Navarro Peter Navarro, who previously served as Trump's trade adviser in the president-elect's first term, will resume that role. Navarro returns to the White House as Senior Counselo for Trade and Manufacturing after his conviction on a misdemeanor contempt of Congress charge, for which he served four months in a federal prison. &nbsp; "I am pleased to announce that Peter Navarro, a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing," Trump posted on Truth Social. "During my First Term, few were more effective or tenacious than Peter in enforcing my two sacred rules, Buy American, Hire American. He helped me renegotiate unfair Trade Deals like NAFTA and the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), and moved every one of my Tariff and Trade actions FAST…."  Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs – Adam Boehler Adam Boehler, a businessman and former government official, will be Trump's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, with the rank of ambassador. Boehler previously served as the first CEO of the United States Development Finance Corporation and had worked with the Trump administration to negotiate the Abraham Accords. "He has negotiated with some of the toughest people in the World, including the Taliban, but Adam knows that NO ONE is tougher than the United States of America, at least when President Trump is its Leader. Adam will work tirelessly to bring our Great American Citizens HOME," Trump said. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Jared Isaacman Trump picked billionaire Jared Isaacman to head up NASA. Isaacman is a private astronaut and associate of Elon Musk, who will lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Isaacman is CEO of the payment processing company Shift4Payments and leads Polaris, a program that uses SpaceX vehicles to conduct private astronaut missions in orbit.&nbsp; "I am delighted to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),' Trump said. "Over the past 25 years, as the Founder and CEO of Shift4, Jared has demonstrated exceptional leadership, building a trailblazing global financial technology company. He also co-founded and served as CEO of Draken International, a defense aerospace company, for over a decade, supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, and our Allies. Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new Space economy, make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new Era."  Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the Justice Department – Gail Slater Trump announced that Gail Slater will serve as assistant attorney general for the antitrust division at the Justice Department.&nbsp; Slater, a former Fox Corp. executive, served as tech policy aide in the first Trump administration and worked as a former adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance. "Big Tech has run wild for years, stifling competition in our most innovative sector and, as we all know, using its market power to crack down on the rights of so many Americans, as well as those of Little Tech!" Trump said on Truth Social. "I was proud to fight these abuses in my First Term, and our Department of Justice’s antitrust team will continue that work under Gail’s leadership." Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury – Dr. Michael William Faulkender Trump announced that Dr. Michael William Faulkender will serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Faulkender is currently a finance professor at the University of Maryland and previously served as the assistant secretary of the t "Mike is a distinguished Economist and Policy practitioner who will drive our America First Agenda," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He will help Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent usher in a new Golden Age for the United States by delivering a Great Economic Boom for all Americans."  Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State and Chief of Protocol for the United States of America – Monica Crowley Trump named former Fox News host Monica Crowley to serve as ambassador, assistant secretary of state and chief of protocol for the United States of America. "During my First Term, Monica did an incredible job as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "For her exceptional service, she received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Department.&nbsp;Monica is a New York Times bestselling author, and has been a popular anchor, and political and foreign affairs analyst, for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, among others."&nbsp; "A graduate of Colgate University, she holds two Master's degrees, and a Doctorate in International Relations, from Columbia University," he added.  Head of the Office of White House Counsel – David A. Warrington Trump chose David A. Warrington to serve as the next head of the Office of White House Counsel. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump touted a number of Warrington's accomplishments, including his diplomas from Georgetown University and George Mason University School of Law. He is currently a partner at Dhillon Law Group. "Dave will lead the Office of White House Counsel, and serve as the top attorney in the White House," Trump's post read. Dave has represented me well as my personal attorney, and as General Counsel for my Presidential Campaign. He is an esteemed lawyer and Conservative leader." Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service – Billy Long President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating former Missouri Rep. Billy Long to serve as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in his new administration. "Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the premier Auctioneers in the Country," the Republican leader wrote in a Truth Social post. "He then served 12 years in Congress, because he ‘felt it was important for his constituents to have a Representative who has signed the front of a check'!" Trump also referenced Long's experience working as a tax advisor. Long served in Congress from 2011 to 2023.  Administrator of the Small Business Administration – Kelly Loeffler Trump is naming former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler to head the Small Business Administration (SBA). The purpose of the SBA is to provide small businesses with access to resources such as loans, government contracts and business counseling. Trump went on to call Loeffler, a longtime ally and a co-chair of his inaugural committee, a "tremendous fighter" and cited her success in business. "Prior to her tenure in the U.S. Senate,&nbsp;Kelly&nbsp;built a&nbsp;25-year&nbsp;career in financial services and technology," Trump's statement read. "Along with her&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;husband, Jeff, she helped build&nbsp;a Fortune&nbsp;500 company&nbsp;from 100 employees to over 10,000, as&nbsp;Executive VP. She and Jeff also helped me secure the Big Election Win in Georgia!"  Social Security Administration – Frank Bisignano Shortly after announcing Long and Loeffler, Trump announced he had picked Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration. "Frank is a business leader, with a tremendous track record of transforming large corporations. He will be responsible to deliver on the Agency’s commitment to the American People for generations to come!" Trump said in the announcement. Bisignano previously was the CEO of First Data, the COO of JPMorgan Chase, as well as senior positions at Citigroup. "Fiserv Corporation, the world’s largest payments and financial technology company that touches almost every American household each day. He has a long career leading financial services institutions through great transformation," Trump said. Frank previously served as Co-Chief Operating Officer of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. Prior to JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., he held senior positions at Citigroup, including Chief Administrative Officer during 9/11, where he had responsibility for 16,000 employees in Lower Manhattan."  White House Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency Czar – David Sacks Trump named former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. "In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness," Trump said in his announcement. "David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas," he said. Sacks, a former PayPal executive, has angel investments in several major firms, including Facebook, Uber, SpaceX, Airbnb and Palantir through his Craft Ventures fund.&nbsp; His enterprise software company, Yammer, was acquired by Microsoft for over $1 billion in 2012.  Ambassador to China – David Perdue Trump named former Sen. David Perdue to serve as his ambassador to China.&nbsp; "He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders," Trump said on Truth Social.&nbsp; The appointment comes as Trump has threatened Beijing with additional tariffs unless it does more to prevent the illegal flow of fentanyl, which has been blamed for thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S. Ambassador to Chile – Brandon Judd Brand Judd was appointed as ambassador to Chile.&nbsp; Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, was praised by Trump, who said he "helped me develop and implement the most effective Border Security policies in our Nation’s History." "I am confident Brandon will represent the United States in the same manner as he represented all rank-and-file Border Patrol Agents as the President of the National Border Patrol Council. Brandon will do our country proud!" Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp; Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection – Rodney Scott Trump nominated former border chief Rodney Scott as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Scott is a former Border Patrol chief who served as chief from 2020 until he was ousted by the Biden administration in mid-2021.&nbsp; Since then, he has been a fierce critic of the Biden administration’s immigration policies and its handling of the crisis at the southern border. He would bring experience as a Border Patrol agent, and before being chief, he had led the San Diego Sector, one of the most challenging sectors in the country. He has been highly critical of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and recently accused him of having "intentionally" opened the southern border. "Scott Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he implemented Remain-in-Mexico, Title 42, Safe Third Agreements, and achieved record low levels of illegal immigration. He began his career with the Border Patrol in 1992 at the Imperial Beach Station, San Diego Sector. Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, he served as an Anti-Terrorism Advisor to the CBP Commissioner, and later, as Deputy Executive Director of the CBP, Office of Anti-Terrorism," Trump said in a statement.  Acting Director of ICE – Caleb Vitello President-elect Trump named Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Vitello previously served at the White House National Security Council as the Director for Interior Enforcement as well as serving as Unit Chief and Deputy Assistant Director of the National Fugitive Operations Program within ERO’s Enforcement Division.  "Caleb Vitello A member of the Senior Executive Service, with over 23 years of service to ICE, Caleb currently serves as Assistant Director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs, where he oversees Agency-wide training, equipment, and policy to ensure Officer and Public Safety," Trump said. "Caleb led the Fugitive Operations Academy, served as Deputy Assistant Director, and directed the National Fugitive Operations Program, providing policy guidance, strategic planning, and operational oversight for efforts to locate, arrest, and remove at-large, dangerous criminals and illegal aliens from the U.S." Trump said.  Counselor of the Department of State – Michael Needham Trump wrote in another post that Michael Needham will serve as the Counselor of the Department of State, having served with Rubio for many years. Michael Anton, Trump added in another post, will serve as the director of policy planning in the State Department. "Michael served me loyally and effectively at the National Security Council in my First Term. He has an extensive background in Government, the private sector, and academia," he wrote. "He spent the last eight years explaining what an America First foreign policy truly means." Counselor to the President – Alina Habba Trump announced that Alina Habba would be joining his White House team as the counselor to the President on Sunday evening. "Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve - standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles, and countless days in court." The president-elect noted that there are not many who understand the weaponization of the "injustice" system as well as Habba. "As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean Woman of the Year," Trump continued. "Congratulations to Alina, her husband Gregg, and her three beautiful children, Chloe, Luke, and Parker." Director of Policy Planning at the State Department – Michael Anton Trump announced plans to appoint Michael Anton as the director of policy planning in the State Department. "Michael served me loyally and effectively at the National Security Council in my First Term. He has an extensive background in Government, the private sector, and academia," he wrote. "He spent the last eight years explaining what an America First foreign policy truly means." Deputy Secretary of State – Christopher Landau Trump announced that Christopher Landau to serve as Deputy Secretary of State, who will work alongside Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio. Together, Trump said, the two will promote the nation’s security and prosperity through an America first foreign policy. "Chris served as my Ambassador to Mexico, where he worked tirelessly with our team to reduce illegal migration to the lowest levels in History," Trump said. "He is also one of our Country’s great lawyers, and clerked for both Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas on the United States Supreme Court." DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights – Harmeet K. Dhillon Trump on Sunday nominated Harmeet K. Dhillon as the assistant attorney general for civil rights in the Justice Department. Trump said Dhillon has consistently protected civil liberties throughout her career, including taking on Big Tech for censoring free speech, representing Christians who were not allowed to pray together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and suing corporations who use woke policies to discriminate against their employees. "Harmeet is one of the top election lawyers in the country, fighting to ensure that all, and ONLY, legal votes are counted," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School and clerked in the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals."  Chief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget – Ed Martin Trump announced that he is appointing Ed Martin to serve as the next Chief of Staff at the Office of Management and Budget. In the announcement, the incoming president said Martin served as the Chief of Staff under Missouri Gov. Ed Blunt, adding that Martin and Phyllis Schlafly co-wrote "The Conservative Case for Trump." "Ed has served as Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, and RNC member," Trump wrote. "Ed is a winner who will help Make America Great Again!" Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission – Mark R. Meador Trump nominated Mark R. Meador to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. "Mark Meador is a partner at Kressin Meador Powers LLC, a boutique antitrust law firm," the president-elect wrote in a post on Truth Social. "He previously served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Antitrust and Competition Policy to Senator Mike Lee, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee." Trump also acknowledged Meador’s work as an antitrust enforcer at the FTC and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. "He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago, and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Mark!" U.S. Ambassador to Turkey – Tom Barrack President-elect Trump picked Tom Barrack to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, according to a post on Truth Social from the incoming president. Trump wrote that Tom successfully managed a global private equity firm and is a respected and experienced voice of reason when it comes to political and business circles. "Tom was born and raised in Southern California, and earned a BA and JD from the University of Southern California and University of San Diego where he was a member of Law Review," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Tom!"  Chair of the Federal Trade Commission – Andrew N. Ferguson Trump announced the appointment of Andrew N. Ferguson as the next Chair of the Federal Trade Commission in a post on Truth Social. In the announcement, Trump said he was pleased to appoint Ferguson to the position, saying he has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship and protecting freedom of speech in the U.S. Ferguson was sworn in as a commissioner on April 2, 2024, and as the chair, Trump said, he will be able to to fight on behalf of the American people on day one. "Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History," Trump wrote. "CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW!"  U.S. Ambassador to Greece – Kimberly Guilfoyle Trump said that he is appointing Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. Acknowledging Guilfoyle as a close friend and ally, the president-elect said her experience and leadership in law, media and politics, and her sharp intellect, make her "supremely qualified" to represent the U.S. "Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Kimberly!"  Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment – Jacob Helberg Trump announced that Jacob Helberg would be the next Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment. As part of the role, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, Helberg will "be a champion of our America First Foreign Policy." "He will guide State Department policy on Economic statecraft, promoting America’s Economic security and growth, and American technological dominance abroad," Trump wrote. "Jacob is a successful technology executive, has the knowledge, expertise, and pragmatism to defend America’s Economic interests abroad, and always puts AMERICA FIRST!"  U.S. Ambassador to Mexico – Ron Johnson Trump said on Truth Social that he was pleased to nominate Ron Johnson to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. In the post, the president-elect said Johnson will work with Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio to promote the security and prosperity of the United States through strong "America First Foreign Policies." "During my First Term, Ron served as the Ambassador to El Salvador, where he worked tirelessly with Salvadoran authorities and our team to reduce violent crime and illegal migration to the lowest levels in History," Trump wrote. "He also served our country for over twenty years with the Central Intelligence Agency after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret. "Congratulations Ron," Trump added. "Together, we will put an end to migrant crime, stop the illegal flow of Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our Country and MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!" U.S. Ambassador to Belgium – Bill White Trump announced that businessperson and major political donor Bill White would serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium. White is the founder and CEO of Constellations Group, a Manhattan-based consulting firm, and previously served as president of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York. "Bill is a highly respected businessman, philanthropist, author, and advocate for our Nation’s Military, Veterans, and First Responders. He is the CEO of Constellations Group, and former President of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum," Trump said.&nbsp;  Chairperson of the Intelligence Advisory Board – Devin Nunes Trump tapped Devin Nunes to the Intelligence Advisory Board, which advises the president on the legality of foreign intelligence activities. "While continuing his leadership of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, Devin will draw on his experience as former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and his key role in exposing the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, to provide me with independent assessments of the effectiveness and propriety of the U.S. Intelligence Community’s activities," Trump said in the announcement.&nbsp;  Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security – Troy Edgar Trump named Troy Edgar as his pick for deputy secretary of Homeland Security.&nbsp; "Troy served for me previously as the Chief Financial Officer and Associate Deputy Under Secretary of Management for Homeland Security, where he did an outstanding job managing their $90 Billion Dollar budget, resourcing critical immigration policy, and funding Wall construction," Trump said. "Troy is currently an executive at IBM. He holds an M.B.A. and B.S. of Business Administration from the University of Southern California," Trump said. "He was previously the Mayor of Los Alamitos, California, where he helped me lead the City and County revolt against Sanctuary Cities in 2018." If the pair is confirmed, Edgar will serve alongside South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who was tapped as Trump's pick for the Department of Homeland Secretary. U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – Leah Francis Campos Leah Francis Campos, the sister of "Fox &amp; Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy and sister-in-law to incoming Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, was also picked to be an ambassador. Trump nominated her to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic. "Leah served our Country as a CIA Case Officer before becoming Senior Advisor for the Western Hemisphere on the House Foreign Affairs Committee," the Republican wrote. "Leah will take her love of Country, and commitment to our National Security and Prosperity, to her post as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Congratulations Leah!" U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Austria – Arthur Graham Fisher Trump also announced Arthur Graham Fisher, the president of Fisher Realty, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Austria. "He has been consistently ranked as a top broker in the area, and the State of North Carolina, representing many of the most astute clients in America," the incoming president wrote. "Art has been a staunch supporter of America First Policies, and will make us proud in Austria!" U.S. Ambassador to Japan – George Edward Glass Trump named George Edward Glass, a former U.S. ambassador to Portugal, to serve as the incoming U.S. ambassador to Japan. "As a former President of an Investment Bank, George will bring his business acumen to the Ambassador’s position," Trump said of Glass. "George graduated from the University of Oregon, served as Alumni President, and on its Board of Trustees. He will always PUT AMERICA FIRST. Congratulations George!"  U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay – Lou Rinaldi Trump called his nominee to U.S. ambassador to Uruguay, Lou Rinaldi, &nbsp;a "successful businessman, entrepreneur, and longtime friend." "Lou is a great golfer, and will be in a Country with some terrific courses. Having grown up in Uruguay, he possesses an intimate understanding of the Country’s culture and history," Trump's statement read. "His expertise and background make him exceptionally qualified to advance U.S. interests, and strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and Uruguay." U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg – Stacey Feinberg Trump named Stacey Feinberg to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg. "As a Producer of Broadway musicals, a motivational speaker, and a Board Member of the Women Founders Network, Stacey is committed to supporting women in launching their careers, and scaling their businesses to unprecedented success," Trump wrote of Feinberg. "Stacy will be GREAT, and make America proud!"&nbsp;  U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas – Herschel Walker Trump has nominated Herschel Walker as his choice for U.S. ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker, a staunch Trump ally, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022 as a candidate from Georgia. "I am pleased to nominate Herschel Walker as United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas," Trump's post began. "Herschel has spent decades serving as an Ambassador to our Nation’s youth, our men and women in the Military, and athletes at home and abroad." Trump went on to call Walker, a former National Football League (NFL) player, a "successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Great." The president-elect also commended Walker's previous work in the first Trump administration.  U.S. Ambassador to Croatia – Nicole McGraw Trump has announced Nicole McGraw as his pick as U.S. ambassador to Croatia. The president-elect described McGraw as a "philanthropist, businesswoman, and World renowned art collector." "Nicole has brought fine art to the People through her work leading CANVAS Art Charities, and raised Millions of Dollars for neglected and abused children as a Board Member of Place of Hope," Trump wrote. "She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Art History and Studio Art. Congratulations Nicole!" U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See – Brian Burch Trump on Dec. 20 announced CatholicVote president Brian Burch as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.  "Brian is a devout Catholic, a father of nine, and President of CatholicVote," Trump said. "He has received numerous awards, and demonstrated exceptional leadership, helping build one of the largest Catholic advocacy groups in the Country." "He represented me well during the last Election, having garnered more Catholic votes than any Presidential Candidate in History!" Trump continued. "Brian loves his Church and the United States - He will make us all proud." Head of the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy – Aaron Reitz Trump is nominating Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ's Office of Legal Policy (OLP). Trump wrote that Reitz would "develop and implement DOJ’s battle plans to advance my Law and Order Agenda, and restore integrity to our Justice System."&nbsp; "Aaron is currently Senator Ted Cruz’s Chief of Staff, and was previously Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Deputy, where he led dozens of successful lawsuits against the lawless and crooked Biden Administration," Trump said in a Truth Social post, adding that Reitz would work closely with Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi.  Chief of Staff at the Department of Justice – Chad Mizelle Chad Mizelle has been named to serve as the next chief of staff at the DOJ. "During my First Term, Chad was General Counsel and Chief of Staff at the Department of Homeland Security, where he helped to secure our Border, and stop the flow of illegal drugs and aliens into our Country," Trump explained on Truth Social."Chad is a MAGA warrior, who will help bring accountability, integrity, and Justice back to the DOJ."  Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration – David Fink Trump has named David Fink as the next administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), descriving his nominee as a "fifth generation Railroader." "David will bring his 45+ years of transportation leadership and success, which will deliver the FRA into a new era of safety and technological innovation," Trump said. "Under David’s guidance, the Federal Railroad Administration will be GREAT again. Congratulations to David!" U.S. Special Envoy to the United Kingdom – Mark Burnett In a Truth Social post, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American who was born in London, as the next U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom. "It is my great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom," the president-elect said. "With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role." In addition to creating Trump's former show "The Apprentice," Burnett also led production of other programs such as "Survivor" and "Shark Tank." In his Truth Social post, Trump said that the producer had created some of the "biggest shows in Television History," and touted his achievements."He is the former Chairman of MGM, and has won 13 Emmy Awards!" the Republican wrote. "Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges.&nbsp;Congratulations Mark!"&nbsp;  U.S. Ambassador to Italy – Tilman J. Fertitta Trump has announced that he is nominating Tilman J. Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy. "Tilman is an accomplished businessman, who has founded and built one of our Country’s premier entertainment and real estate companies, employing approximately 50,000 Americans," Trump's post described. "Tilman has a long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives, which include children’s charities, Law Enforcement, and the medical community." U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland – Callista Gingrich President-elect Trump named Callista Gingrich, wife to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, as one of his latest U.S. ambassador nominees. Writing on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he picked Gingrich to serve as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, citing her previous ambassadorial experience in his first administration. Gingrich, and the other ambassador nominees, will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. "Happily married to the Great Newt Gingrich, Callista previously served, with distinction, as my Ambassador to the Holy See," Trump's post read. "During her tenure, Callista worked to advance and defend international religious freedom, combat human trafficking, and provide humanitarian assistance around the World."&nbsp;  U.S. Special Envoy for Latin America – Mauricio Claver-Carone Trump has nominated Mauricio Claver-Carone, former president of the Inter-American Development Bank, as a U.S. special envoy for Latin America. He cited "chaos and anarchy" at the U.S. southern border in his announcement about Claver-Carone. "It is time to restore order in our own hemisphere," Trump wrote. "Mauricio knows the region, and how to put America’s interests FIRST." "He also knows the dire threats we face from illegal mass migration and fentanyl," Trump added. "As the State Department’s Special Envoy, Mauricio will work tirelessly to protect the American People."&nbsp;  U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark – Ken Howery  Trump has named Ken Howery, a co-founder of PayPal, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Howery previously served as a U.S. ambassador to Sweden, and Trump wrote that he "served our National brilliantly" in that role."As a Co-Founder of PayPal and venture capital fund, Founders Fund, Ken turned American Innovation and Tech leadership into Global success stories, and that experience will be invaluable in representing us abroad," Trump explained. "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity…Thank you Ken, and congratulations!"  Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture – Stephen Alexander Vaden Trump has nominated Stephen Alexander Vaden to become the next deputy secretary of the Department of Agriculture. "In my First Term, Stephen was the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, and a Member of the Board of the Commodity Credit Corporation, where he won two cases before the United States Supreme Court, relocated and reorganized the Agencies that comprise the Department to better serve Rural America, and engaged in substantial regulatory reform," Trump wrote in a post.&nbsp; "Stephen joined the USDA on Day One of my First Term, and left in December 2020 after I nominated him, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him, to continue to serve the American People as an Article III Judge on the Court of International Trade," he added. "Judge Stephen Vaden resides in Union City, Tennessee, where he helps manage his family farm. Congratulations Stephen!" Deputy Secretary Of Defense – Stephen Feinberg Trump has Stephen Feinberg as the next deputy secretary of defense, and said that Feinberg would "Help Make the Pentagon Great Again." "An extremely successful businessman, Stephen is a Princeton graduate, who founded his company, Cerberus, in 1992," Trump wrote. "In addition to his leadership at Cerberus, from 2018 to January 2021, Stephen served as Chairman of my Intelligence Advisory Board." Under Secretary of Defense for Policy – Elbridge "Bridge" Colby Trump has named Elbridge "Bridge" Colby as his pick for under secretary of defense for policy. "A highly respected advocate for our America First foreign and defense policy, Bridge will work closely with my outstanding Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to restore our Military power, and achieve my policy of PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH," Trump said, noting that Bridge graduated from Harvard University and Yale Law School. "Bridge served with distinction in the Pentagon in my First Term, leading the effort on my landmark 2018 Defense strategy…and will make an excellent addition to my team, who will, Make America Great Again"!"  Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment – Michael Duffey Trump has picked Michael Duffey to serve as under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. "Mike will drive change at the Pentagon and, as a staunch proponent of an America First approach to our National Defense, will work to revitalize our Defense Industrial Base, and rebuild our Military," Trump said of Duffey, adding that he would "ensure that our Military has the most technologically sophisticated weapons in the World, while saving A LOT of money for our Taxpayers." Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering – Emil Michael Trump has named Emil Michael, a former chief business officer at Uber, to serve as the next undersecretary of defense for research and engineering. "Emil is a graduate of Harvard University, and has a Law degree from Stanford," Trump wrote. "He is a one of the most respected leaders in the Tech business, and will be a champion for the Troops, and our Great Country." Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs – Keith Bass Trump has announced that Keith Bass is his nominee for assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. Bass, a retired Navy commander, would be "leading the charge to ensure our Troops are healthy, and receiving the best Medical Care possible," Trump said.&nbsp; "He has led Medical Departments in the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the White House Medical Unit," the Republican wrote. Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense – Joe Kasper Trump said in a Truth Social post that Joe Kasper will serve as chief of staff for the secretary of defense. "During my First Term, Joe served at the Department of Defense, where he directly supported the Secretaries of Defense, Navy, and Air Force," Trump said. "He was then appointed to the Department of Homeland Security as Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Senate Affairs, and later, as Senior Advisor for Strategy, Policy, and Plans." "Prior to these roles, Joe spent over a decade on Capitol Hill, where he served as a Chief of Staff, and was instrumental on matters of National Defense." Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Scott Kupor Trump has picked Scott Kupor to serve as the director of the Office of Personnel Management. Trump noted that Kupor was the first employee of Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm where he is now a managing partner. "Scott will bring much needed reform to our federal workforce. Scott graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy," Trump wrote. "He also holds a Law degree, with distinction, from Stanford University. Congratulations Scott!"  Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – Michael J.K. Kratsios Trump has named Michael J.K. Kratsios as his new director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Kratsios, who will also serve as an assistant to the president for science and technology, holds a degree from Princeton University. Trump noted that he previously served a under secretary of defense for research and engineering at the Pentagon, among other roles.&nbsp;  Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology – Dr. Lynne Parker On Truth Social, Trump announced that Dr. Lynne Parker will serve as executive director of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Trump said she will also serve as counselor to the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.&nbsp; "Dr. Parker previously served as Deputy U.S. CTO, and Founding Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office," the president-elect wrote. "She received her PhD in Computer Science from MIT." Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets – Bo Hines Bo Hines is slated to become the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, which Trump described as a "a new advisory group composed of luminaries from the Crypto industry." "In his new role, Bo will work with David to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space, while ensuring industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed," Trump said on Truth Social. Hines attended Yale University, and Wake Forest University Law School.  Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – Sriram Krishnan Trump says that Sriram Krishnan, an entrepreneur and managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, will serve as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. "Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in A.I., and help shape and coordinate A.I. policy across Government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology," Trump wrote. "Sriram started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure."  Ambassador to the Republic of Malta – Somers Farkas  Trump noted that Farkas previously served on his President’s Commission on White House Fellowships and has raised millions of dollars for charity. In addition, "including for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Alzheimer’s Associate, Lighthouse Guild, the New York Women’s Foundation and, as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation where she has always BACKED THE BLUE," he said.&nbsp;  Ambassador to Portugal – John Arrigo Trump described Arrigo, an automotive dealer, as a champion golfer and respected business leader.&nbsp; "For over thirty years, he has been an incredible leader in business in West Palm Beach, and is respected by all. I have known John for a long time. He will do an incredible job for our Country, and always put America FIRST," he said.&nbsp;  Ambassador to Panama – Kevin Marino Cabrera Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama. Calling the Miami-Dade County Commissioner a "fierce fighter," Trump said that he would advance the "MAGA agenda" to the Central American country. "Kevin is a fierce fighter for America First principles. As a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, and Vice Chairman of the International Trade Consortium, he has been instrumental in driving Economic growth, and fostering International partnerships," Trump wrote in the Wednesday announcement. "In 2020, Kevin did an incredible job as my Florida State Director and, this year, advanced our MAGA Agenda as a Member of the RNC Platform Committee." "Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin - He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation’s interests in Panama!" he said. Cabrera won his county election two years ago following an endorsement by Trump. He also served as the Florida state director for Trump’s 2020 campaign and was a member of the RNC Platform Committee. Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances – Justin Caporale Trump has named Justin Caporale as his Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances. The president-elect said in a post on Truth Social that Caporale has been with him from the beginning of "a very incredible journey," noting that he helped produce the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden, a McDonald’s commercial that Trump was in, and Trump’s famous "Garbage Truck ride." "Once he finishes what will be our magnificent Inauguration presentation, Justin will continue to serve my external operation as Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Justin. Keep up the GREAT work!" Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy – Ken Kies Trump announced that Ken Kies will serve as the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy. Kies, who has worked as a tax lawyer for 47 years, has served as the Chief of Staff for the Joint Committee on Taxation and the Chief Republican Tax Counsel of the House Ways and Means Committee. Senior Counselor to the Secretary – Alexandra Preate Trump announced that Alexandra Preate will be appointed as the senior counselor to the Secretary in the U.S. Treasury. "Alexandra is an accomplished executive in public relations, and has worked closely with former Director of the National Economic Council, Larry Kudlow, as well as my long-time economic advisors, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Director of Policy Planning – Hunter McMaster Trump has named Hunter McMaster as the Director of Policy Planning in the Treasury Department. According to Trump, McMaster is one of the leading macro traders in finance. Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury – Daniel Katz Trump named Daniel Katz to serve as the U.S. Treasury Chief of Staff on Thursday. "Dan is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a graduate of Yale. During my First Term, Dan served as a Senior Advisor at the Treasury Department," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury – Samantha Schwab Trump’s appointment as deputy chief of staff in the Treasury Department is Samantha Schwab, who worked in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs during the president-elect’s first term. U.S. Ambassador to Spain – Benjamin Leon Jr. Trump announced that Benjamin Leon James will serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Spain. "Benjamin is a highly successful entrepreneur, equestrian, and philanthropist. He came to the U.S. from Communist Cuba at 16-years-old, with only Five Dollars in his pocket, and proceeded to build his company, Leon Medical Centers, into an incredible business," Trump wrote. "He has helped support many worthy causes, like La Liga Contra el Cancer, and important Medical Research at Johns Hopkins and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute." Justin Caporale – Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances Trump has named Justin Caporale as his Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances. The president-elect said in a post on Truth Social that Caporale has been with him from the beginning of "a very incredible journey," noting that he helped produce the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden, a McDonald’s commercial that Trump was in, and Trump’s famous "Garbage Truck ride." "Once he finishes what will be our magnificent Inauguration presentation, Justin will continue to serve my external operation as Executive Producer for Major Events and Public Appearances," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Justin. Keep up the GREAT work!" Deputy Chief of Staff – Cori Alvi Trump appointed Cora Alvi to serve as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Alvi, Trump wrote, most recently worked as the National Deputy Finance Director for Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace – Morgan Ortagus President-elect Donald Trump announced via Truth Social his former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus will serve as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace. In a post Friday afternoon, Trump announced Ortagus will work under Steven Witkoff,&nbsp;a New York real estate tycoon selected for Middle East envoy in November. "Morgan fought me for three years, but hopefully has learned her lesson," Trump wrote in the post. "These things usually don’t work out, but she has strong Republican support, and I’m not doing this for me, I’m doing it for them. Let’s see what happens."  He added she will "hopefully" be an asset to Witkoff. "We seek to bring calm and prosperity to a very troubled region," Trump wrote. "I expect great results, and soon!" Ortagus, an active U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer, served as spokesperson at the Department of State from 2019 to 2021, where she was a member of Trump's Abraham Accords team.&nbsp; Previously, she worked at the Department of the Treasury as a financial intelligence analyst and served as Deputy U.S. Treasury Attaché to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2011. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia – Roman Pipko President-elect Donald Trump announced via Truth Social Friday night Roman Pipko will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia.&nbsp; Pipko, who was born and raised in Estonia, represented U.S. interests in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Russian American Enterprise Fund.&nbsp; "Roman has represented American companies, negotiating projects in Mongolia, Africa, Russia, Western Europe, and his native Estonia, in cooperation with U.S. Government Agencies, and has worked with Foreign Governments on the enforcement of U.S. sanctions," Trump wrote. "As a legal immigrant, he has lived the promise of America, and I trust that he will advance American interests in his new role." Pipko is a graduate of Columbia University and Yale Law School.&nbsp; State Department spokesperson – Tammy Bruce President-elect Donald Trump announced via Truth Social Friday night Tammy Bruce will be joining Marco Rubio, nominee for United States Secretary of State, as State Department spokesperson. Bruce, a political analyst, received her bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Southern California.&nbsp; "After being a liberal activist in the 1990s, [she] saw the lies and fraud of the Radical Left, and quickly became one of the strongest Conservative voices on Radio and Television," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "As one of the longest serving News Contributors, Tammy has brought TRUTH to the American People for over two decades. I know she will. bring that same strength of conviction and fearless spirit to her new position as State Department Spokesperson.&nbsp;  Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor – Stanley E. Woodward, Jr.  Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., will serve as an assistant to the president and a senior counselor. He co-founded a law firm called Brand Woodward Law, LP, where he "represented numerous high-profile clients in complex, high-stakes litigation, including multiple federal jury trials," according to Trump.&nbsp; "Previously, he worked at a multinational law firm where his experience included the representation of multiple international corporations in defense of alleged violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as well as serving as coordinating counsel to companies involved in nationwide federal litigation," the president-elect's statement read.  Assistant to the President for Policy – Robert Gabriel, Jr. Robert Gabriel, Jr., will work as an assistant to the president for policy. "Mr. Gabriel has served President Donald J. Trump in various roles since his 2015 campaign for the world's most powerful office," Trump's statement read. "He started in Trump Tower as a Policy Advisor on Mr. Trump’s historic campaign." "Mr. Gabriel served in the West Wing, for the entirety of the first Trump Administration, as Special Assistant to the President." Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation – Nicholas F. Luna Nicholas F. Luna has been named as Trump's pick to serve as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for&nbsp;strategic implementation, the president-elect said. His role will involve scheduling and managing external White House communications. Trump called Luna a "highly respected White House veteran and a Trump-Vance campaign warrior." "He previously served in the White House as&nbsp;Presidential&nbsp;Trip Director, Personal Aide to the President, Assistant to the President, and Director of Oval Office Operations," Trump said. "Most recently, he served with great distinction as&nbsp;Director of Operations&nbsp;for Vice President-elect JD Vance."  Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations – William "Beau" Harrison William "Beau" Harrison will serve as an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for operations. In a statement, Trump called him "a trusted aide to the President and First Family." "During President Trump’s first term, Mr. Harrison served as the liaison between the operational elements of the Executive Office of the President and was charged with the coordination and execution of all presidential travel, including dozens of complex international visits," the statement added. "He has participated in and led multiple U.S. delegations across the globe in countries such as North Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and played a critical role in planning each of the historic summits with DPRK Leader Kim Jong-Un."