Donald Trump, the elected President of the United States, has already begun actively forming his future administration by appointing key figures to crucial positions. Among his initial decisions was appointing Susie Wiles, co-chair of Trump’s campaign, as White House Chief of Staff. Wiles, a 67-year-old strategist who played a significant role in Trump’s victory, will be the first woman to hold this position in Washington.
For the role of Secretary of Defense, Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a conservative TV host and former military officer, although he lacks experience in senior military leadership roles. Hegseth is known for his hardline stance on Iran, his support for Israel, and his close alignment with Trump.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio is being considered by Trump for Secretary of State. Rubio is known for his strict policy on Iran, strong support for NATO, and advocacy for Ukraine, while also encouraging Ukraine to negotiate with Russia.
Congressman Mike Waltz, a former Green Beret, will serve as National Security Advisor. Waltz is known for his hardline positions on China and Iran and supports Ukraine.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will head the Department of Homeland Security, where she is expected to continue Trump’s strict immigration policies.
John Ratcliffe, who previously led national intelligence under Trump and later worked on national security issues, will lead the CIA.
Trump also chose Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik is a known supporter of Israel and critic of the Palestinian Authority’s connections to extremist groups.
Mike Huckabee will serve as Ambassador to Israel. He opposes the two-state solution and has proposed alternative solutions for Palestine.
Entrepreneur Elon Musk, who actively supported Trump’s campaign, is likely to lead the Office of Efficiency, working alongside Vivek Ramaswamy to reduce bureaucracy and oversee government spending.
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