Trump reveals picks for defense, artificial intelligence roles and more
The approval of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees has caused a split in the United States, as the nation grapples with differing opinions on the incoming administration. A recent voter sentiment poll revealed the divided views on the nominees, with some expressing support for the new appointees, while others remain skeptical.
President Trump took to Truth Social to announce a series of nominations for key positions in his administration. Among the nominees is Stephen Alexander Vaden, who has been tapped to serve as the deputy secretary of the Department of Agriculture. Trump praised Vaden’s past accomplishments at the Department of Agriculture and expressed confidence in his ability to continue serving the American people.
In addition to Vaden, Trump introduced a “slate of America First Patriots” to work with his nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. Among the new appointees are Stephen Feinberg as the deputy secretary of defense, Elbridge “Bridge” Colby as the under secretary of defense for policy, Michael Duffey as the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, and Emil Michael as the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.
Trump also revealed his picks for other defense-related roles, including Keith Bass as the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and Joe Kasper as the chief of staff for the secretary of defense. Additionally, Scott Kupor was nominated for the director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Michael J.K. Kratsios was named as the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The final set of nominations included Dr. Lynne Parker as the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Bo Hines as the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, and Sriram Krishnan as the senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
As the nation grapples with the implications of these nominations, the divided views on the incoming administration continue to shape public discourse. While some see the new appointees as a positive step towards advancing America’s interests, others remain skeptical of the direction the administration is taking. The Senate will now have the task of confirming these nominees, as the country awaits the decisions that will shape the future of the Trump administration.
