After winning the US presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump will begin the process of selecting potential members of his cabinet and top administration officials in the coming weeks. Who will be in his new cabinet? British news agency Reuters has published a possible list of people who can be on Trump's list of possible choices to take care of important issues such as defense, intelligence, foreign affairs, trade, economy, and immigration.
Scott Besant, potential finance minister
One of Trump's key economic advisers is Scott Besant. Trump can choose him as finance minister (treasury secretary). Besant, a longtime hedge fund investor, taught at Yale University for several years. He has a warm relationship with Trump.
John Paulson, potential finance minister
Trump may consider John Paulson as a potential finance minister. Hedge fund manager Paulson is a billionaire and one of Trump's donors. He has long favored tax cuts and deregulation.
Larry Kudlow, potential Treasury Secretary
Larry Kudlow, host of a Fox Business Network show, could also be seen in the running for finance minister. Kudlow served as director of the National Economic Council for most of Trump's first term.
Robert Lighthizer, potential finance minister
Robert Lighthizer, a known Trump loyalist, could also be made finance minister or treasury secretary. Lighthizer served as the US Trade Representative during Trump's first term. He is expected to almost certainly be invited into Trump's second-term administration. He can be seen either as finance minister or in his old position.
Howard Lutnick, prospective finance minister
Howard Lutnick could be Trump's possible finance minister. Lutnick is the co-chair of Trump's presidential inauguration program and a longtime chief executive of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Lutnick is one of the loudest admirers of Trump's economic policies, including the use of tariffs.
Richard Grenell, potential national security adviser
One of Trump's foreign policy advisers is Richard Grenell. Trump may appoint Grenell, who is known to be close to Trump, as national security adviser. Grenell served as acting director of national intelligence during Trump's first term. Apart from this, he also served as the US Ambassador to Germany.
Robert O'Brien, prospective Secretary of State
Robert O'Brien was the last (fourth) national security adviser of Trump's first term. O'Brien is likely to seek appointment as Secretary of State or other top foreign policy and national security posts. He met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last May.
Bill Haggerty, prospective Secretary of State
Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee was involved in Trump's first term inauguration. Hager is considered a leading contender for the position of Secretary of State. He maintains strong ties with virtually all factions of the Republican Party. He served as the US ambassador to Japan during Trump's first term.
Marco Rubio, potential Secretary of State
Trump may choose Rubio as Secretary of State. Marco Rubio is the senator-elect from Florida. He entered the field to become the candidate of the Republican Party in the 2016 US presidential election. Rubio's policies have a lot in common with Trump's policies. He has been in the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee for a long time.
Mike Waltz, potential Secretary of Defense
Mike Waltz is a member of Congress from Florida. He has established himself as one of the most vocal critics of China in the US House of Representatives. His role has been seen in bringing various China-related bills to the House of Representatives. He has a long experience of serving in the US Army. His chances for the post of Defense Minister are considered strong.
Mike Pompeo, potential defense secretary
Mike Pompeo served as CIA director during Trump's first term. Trump later made him Secretary of State. This time, Trump can put him in positions related to national security, intelligence or diplomacy.
Tom Cotton, potential defense minister
Tom Cotton attended Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He served in the army. This senator from Arkansas is a favorite of Trump donors. Trump can consider him as the defense minister.
Keith Kellogg, potential national security
Keith Kellogg may come to a position related to national security. He is a retired Lieutenant General. He served as the Chief of Staff of the National Security Council during Trump's first term.
Tom Homan, prospective Homeland Security Secretary
Trump may consider Tom Homan as the Secretary of Homeland Security. He served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump's first term.
Chad Wolf, potential Homeland Security Secretary
Chad Wolf was the acting secretary of homeland security for about 14 months during Trump's first term. Trump can also consider him as the Minister of Homeland Security of the United States.
Mark Green, prospective Homeland Security Secretary
Mark Green is the current chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a known Trump supporter. Trump can also consider him for Homeland Security Secretary.
John Ratcliffe, prospective Attorney General
John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and prosecutor, is a possible candidate for attorney general. He is known to be close to Trump. He served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term.
Mike Lee, prospective attorney general
Former prosecutor Mike Lee could also be seen as attorney general. He is the current senator of the state of Utah.
Susie Wills, prospective chief of staff
Susie Wills can be seen as Trump's Chief of Staff in the White House. He is the co-manager of Trump's campaign.
Brooke Rollins, prospective chief of staff
Brooke Rollins, former executive director of Trump's Domestic Policy Council, is also a contender for the chief of staff post. He has a close personal relationship with Trump.
Kash Patel, possible national security post
Kash Patel played various high-ranking officials in the defense and intelligence communities during Trump's first term. Some Trump aides want to see Patel as CIA director. However, as he is controversial, getting Senate approval could be challenging.
