Soon after being elected president, Donald Trump began to select the top faces of his administration. Long-time colleague Brooke Rollins was chosen as the latest agriculture minister. That is, before entering the White House on January 20, Trump has finalized his cabinet with 15 members.
Foreign Minister
Trump chose former rival Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
Marco Rubio was born in Miami to a family of Cuban immigrants. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1993 with a degree in political science. Elected to the US Senate in 2010. During the Obama administration, Rubio received the support of the Republican hardliners 'Te Party'.
Congressman Marco Rubio strongly criticized Trump's policies in the 2016 election. During the election campaign at the time, Rubio called Trump a fraud and “the most indecent presidential candidate ever.” However, he strongly supported Trump in this election; He also campaigned for him.
Defense Minister
Donald Trump has nominated veteran military officer and Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth joined Fox News in 2014. From now on will lead the world's most powerful military.
Ministry of Health and Human Services
The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be handled by Robert F. who Kennedy Jr. has been working on health and environment for a long time. However, there is a lot of controversy about this American politician. He gained fame by promoting 'conspiracy theory' opposing the corona vaccine.
Minister of Education
Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the wrestling company, as the secretary of education. Linda is the co-founder and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Resigning from the SBA in 2019, he took over the leadership of America First Action, a pro-Trump fundraiser. He also serves as chair of the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank.
Attorney General
The former Republican president has chosen old ally Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz stepped down amid the sex scandal controversy. Trump has had a close relationship with him since the election campaign in 2016. Bondi said at a recent rally that he considers Trump a 'friend'. Bondi has been in the US legal world for a long time. He also served as the Attorney General of Florida.
Bondi was a member of Trump's legal team during his first Senate impeachment trial in 2019. He worked to build public support against Trump's impeachment. Trump was acquitted of the charges with his legal assistance. He also appeared in court in New York on behalf of Trump accused of financial fraud.
Finance Minister
Scott Besant, the founder and CEO of Key Square Capital Management, a US asset management company, has been nominated by Trump as the finance minister. Scott Besant is known as the top investor on Wall Street. Once worked in the company of American billionaire George Soros. According to information provided by the Election Commission, he gave $3 million to Trump's 2024 election campaign.
Scott Besant, 62, is a resident of South Carolina. He was born in 1984. Studied at Yale University. In 2015, he formed his own hedge fund by investing 200 million dollars.
Labor Minister
Trump has announced Lori Chavez-Dremer as the Secretary of Labor. Lori Chavez-Deremer, 56, is a Republican politician elected to the US House of Representatives from Oregon. He has wide support from trade unions.
Commerce Minister
Trump has nominated tycoon Howard Latnick for his next administration as Commerce Secretary. He is the head of US investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Latnick has more than 30 years of experience working on Wall Street, according to Trump.
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
Trump has nominated 68-year-old Doug Bergum to be the Secretary of Lands and Natural Resources. Bergum is the governor of North Dakota. Wealthy Bargam is a former executive of a software company.
Minister of Energy
Trump has chosen Chris Wright as his energy secretary for his administration. Wright is vocal in favor of using fossil fuels. He is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, a Denver-based oilfield services company.
Transport Minister
Trump has nominated Son Duffy, a former member of the House of Representatives of the lower house of the US Congress, as the Minister of Transportation. Son Duffy was elected from Wisconsin. He was once a regular contributor to American media Fox News.
Minister of War Casualties
Trump has nominated Doug Collins, who participated in the Iraq War, for the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins is a lawyer and retired politician.
Home Minister
South Dakota Governor Christy Noem has been given the responsibility of Homeland Security or Interior Ministry in Trump's administration. He was widely discussed before this election as he could be Trump's running mate (vice presidential candidate).
Minister for Housing and Urban Development
Scott Turner has been nominated for the post of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Trump administration. He is a businessman, politician and former footballer.
Agriculture Minister
Trump has chosen longtime colleague Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary for his administration. Brooke Rollins, 52, is the founder and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank and Trump's 'White House in Waiting'. During Trump's first term, Brooke Rollins played a major role in creating policies consistent with the 'America First' vision.
In addition, Trump has chosen 27-year-old Caroline Levitt as White House press secretary. He has given the responsibility of the government efficiency department to the tech giant Elon Musk. Trump has chosen John Ratcliffe to be the head of the CIA. Tulsi Gabbard is the first Hindu to head the US National Intelligence Agency.
