Trump’s picks so far: Here’s who will be advising the new president
Since winning the election last week, President-elect Donald Trump has been busy evaluating and rolling out his Cabinet picks. Dozens of people are vying for some two dozen of the highest-level positions in government. While only three names have been confirmed so far, others have been leaking out to the media. Here’s a roundup of who will join Trump’s Cabinet.
Publicly Announced:
Chief of Staff – Susie Wiles
Wiles, who led Trump’s successful campaign this year, has been appointed as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. Trump praised her as tough, smart, innovative, and universally admired. Wiles will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again.
United Nations Ambassador – Elise Stefanik
Representative Stefanik, a New York Republican and House GOP Conference Chair, has been a strong supporter of Israel and has been an attack dog for Trump in Congress. She is known for her combative questioning of Ivy League university presidents over their handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
National Security Adviser – Michael Waltz
Former Army Green Beret and Florida Republican representative Michael Waltz has been named as Trump’s national security adviser. He is a hawk on China and Iran and is a strong champion of Trump’s America First Foreign Policy agenda.
Israel Ambassador – Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, known for his staunch support of Israel, has been appointed as Trump’s Israel ambassador. He is loved by the people of Israel and will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.
EPA Administrator – Lee Zeldin
Former New York House Republican Lee Zeldin, who had a strong showing in the race for governor in 2022, has been appointed as the EPA Administrator. Zeldin is a supporter of lifting New York’s ban on fracking.
Likely picks:
Secretary of State – Marco Rubio
Sources indicate that Trump has settled on Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida and a top GOP member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, to run the State Department. Rubio, a known hawk on Iran and China, ran for president in 2016 and has since built a positive relationship with Trump.
Non-Cabinet picks:
“Border Czar” – Tom Homan
Former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Tom Homan, has been appointed as the “Border Czar” by Trump. Homan will be in charge of all border security, including the Southern Border, the Northern Border, maritime, and aviation security. He will also oversee all deportations of illegal aliens back to their country of origin.
In conclusion, Trump’s Cabinet picks reflect a mix of experienced political figures and strong supporters of his policies. As the transition continues, more names are expected to be announced, shaping the future of the Trump administration.
