Trump Appointees for his
Second Cabinet
Last updated January 22, 2025
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Background and News
1) Second cabinet of Donald Trump
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_cabinet_of_Donald_Trump
2) Trump’s Cabinet: Disrupting the Status
Quo - Dr. Jan Halper-Hayes
https://rumble.com/v5rmyzh-trumps-cabinet-disrupting-the-status-quo-dr.-jan-halper-hayes.html
3) Dec 4, 2024: What are recess
appointments, why does Trump want them, and how do they work?
"The
president has the power, if the Senate is in recess, to simply tap someone on
the shoulder and decide that they will serve in office X. …There is a time
limit on such appointments, which is that they can serve until the next
session." And the Senate recess must be 10 days or longer.
"What
happens if the Senate does not want to go into recess but the House does?…If
the houses disagree about the time of adjournment, then the President has the
power to send them into recess for as long as he sees fit.
…This
presidential adjournment clause power has never been used. However, it is
plainly in the Constitution."
https://x.com/JanJekielek/status/1864345228028620963
4) Dev 13, 2024: Fetterman
Breaks Rank: First Senate Democrat to Meet with Hegseth
and Stefanik, Hints at Possible Support
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/fetterman-breaks-rank-first-senate-democrat-meet-hegseth/
5) Dec 16, 2024: Hegseth
Battle Shows Republicans An Easy Way To Stop Losing
6) Dec 16, 2024: PeteHegseth
is killing it in the meetings because he doesn't shy away from the tough
questions," says Senator @MarkwayneMullin.
"He's not only going to be able to win over the American people, but I'd
be real surprised if he doesn't win over some Democrat Senate votes, too."
https://x.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1868298317215744012
7) Jan 6, 2025: Trump's 'ice maiden' Susie Wiles reveals what
behavior will NOT be tolerated in the White House
Incoming White
House chief of staff laying down rules for new administration
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14255069/trump-susie-wiles-ice-maiden-white-house.html
8) Jan 12, 2025: 13 Trump Appointees Face
Confirmation Hearings This Week
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/13-trump-appointees-face-confirmation-hearings-this-week-5790364
9) Jan 22, 2025: No recess till Trump gets
his Cabinet, top GOP senators say
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/01/22/congress/trump-cabinet-senate-recess-00200069
The
Nominees
Nov 9, 2024:
Meet Susie Wiles, the Incoming
Trump-Appointed White House Chief of Staff
https://time.com/7174721/meet-susie-wiles-the-future-trump-appointed-white-house-chief-of-staff/
Nov 10, 2024:
Who is Elise Stefanik? Donald Trump
picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
Nov 11, 2024:
Trump to pick Stephen Miller as
deputy chief of staff
https://x.com/ppollingnumbers/status/1855998384336699463?s=46
Nov 11, 2024:
Trump announces "border czar" will be Tom Homan, former head of immigration enforcement
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-border-czar-tom-homan-former-immigration-enforcement-head/
Nov 11, 2024:
Trump taps former New York Rep Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-taps-former-new-york-congressman-lee-zeldin-lead-epa
Nov 14,
2024: Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
https://www.thedailybeast.com/lindsey-graham-quickly-changes-his-tune-about-gaetz-as-ag/
Nov 15,
2024: Mike Rogers for FBI Director
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/mike-rogers-under-consideration-fbi-director/
Nov 16, 2024:
Trump picks William Owen Scharf as
White House staff secretary
“I am pleased to announce that William
Owen Scharf will serve as Assistant to the President and White House Staff
Secretary. Will is a highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my
White House team. He has played a key role in defeating the Election Interference
and Lawfare waged against me, including by winning
the Historic Immunity Decision in the Supreme Court. Will has served as a
federal prosecutor, worked diligently to confirm Judges and Justices during my
first term, clerked for two Federal Appeals Court Judges, and was an award
winning graduate at Harvard Law School and Magna Cum Laude at Princeton. Will
is going to make us proud as we Make America Great Again.”
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113494595611558596
Nov 16, 2024:
Trump picks Pete Hegseth
for Defense Secretary
“I am honored to announce that I have
nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The
Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the
Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in
America First. With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice – Our
Military will be Great Again, and America will Never
Back Down. Pete is a graduate of Princeton University, and has a Graduate
Degree from Harvard University. He is an Army Combat Veteran who did tours in
Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. For his actions on the battlefield, he
was decorated with two Bronze Stars, as well as a Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Pete has been a host at FOX News for eight years, where he used that platform
to fight for our Military and Veterans. Pete’s recent book, “The War on
Warriors,” spent nine weeks on the New York Times best-sellers list, including
two weeks at NUMBER ONE. The book reveals the leftwing betrayal of our
Warriors, and how we must return our Military to meritocracy, lethality,
accountability, and excellence. Pete has also led two Veterans Advocacy
organizations, leading the fight for our Warriors, and our great Veterans.
Nobody fights harder for the Troops, and Pete will be a courageous and
patriotic champion of our “Peace through Strength””
and
and
Pete Hegseth interview with Shawn Ryan
https://x.com/KathleenWinche3/status/1857239346442547465
Nov 16, 2024:
President-elect Donald J. Trump names Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy. Wright, a vocal critic of
climate alarmism, is poised to steer the Department of Energy back to America’s
roots in oil and gas production.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113494721745049016
Nov 16, 2024:
Trump Selects Doug Burgum to Head up
Department of Interior
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113488754953884936
and
Nov 15, 2024:
Donald Trump selects Karoline Leavitt
as Press Secretary
You may be
tempted to discount this pick in favor of someone more well known like Scott
Jennings but let me assure you that @kleavittnh is a
stone cold killer when it comes to dealing with the press.
She began her
career as assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany
and also worked as Elise Stafanik’s communications
director before being hired as the Trump 2024 campaign’s national press
secretary.
Just before
the election, Leavitt absolutely destroyed ABC for accusing Donald Trump of
using violent rhetoric. She is more than capable of taking on the White House
Press Corps and the hostile liberal media and will make an excellent Press
Secretary.
https://x.com/theright_answer/status/1857571559927590966
Nov 19, 2024: Linda McMahon picked by Trump to lead
Department of Education
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-taps-former-wwe-ceo-linda-mcmahon-serve-education-secretary
Nov 22, 2024:
Trump picks Martin Makary
to be head of the FDA
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-fda-pick-is-surgeon-writer-martin-makary-2024-11-23/
STATEMENT FROM
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
I am very
pleased to nominate Marty Makary MD, MPH, FACS, for
FDA Commissioner. FDA has lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of
its primary goal as a regulator. The Agency needs Dr. Marty Makary,
a Highly Respected Johns Hopkins Surgical Oncologist and Health Policy Expert,
to course-correct and refocus the Agency. He will work
under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to, among other things, properly evaluate harmful chemicals poisoning our
Nation's food supply and drugs and biologics being given to our Nation's youth,
so that we can finally address the Childhood Chronic Disease Epidemic.
A member of
the prestigious National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Makary
has devoted his career to improving Medical Quality and lowering Hospital and
Drug Costs for all Americans. In addition, Dr. Makary
is an accomplished Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Johns
Hopkins Carey Business School, and a leading advocate for Healthcare
Transparency. He has authored more than 300 scientific articles and three New
York Times bestselling books on Healthcare.
Dr. Makary has been a pioneer in the fields of Public Health,
Cancer Care, and Surgery, and a tireless voice for vulnerable populations. He
is the recipient of the Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas
Foundation and numerous teaching awards. Dr. Makary
currently leads the Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Policy Research Group at
Johns Hopkins.
I am confident
that Dr. Makary, having dedicated his career to
High-Quality, Lower-Cost Care, will restore FDA to the Gold Standard of
Scientific Research, and cut the bureaucratic red tape at the Agency to make
sure Americans get the Medical Cures and Treatments they deserve.
Nov 22, 2024:
Trump picks Scott Turner to be
housing secretary
https://apnews.com/article/housing-secretary-trump-scott-turner-nfl-727417b56d0e1f85a40eaf5f7d13d42f
STATEMENT FROM
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
I am pleased
to nominate Scott Turner, from the Great State of Texas, as the Secretary of
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Scott is
an NFL Veteran, who, during my First Term, served as the First Executive
Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC),
helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our
Country's most distressed communities. Those efforts, working together
with
former HUD
Secretary, Ben Carson, were maximized by Scott's guidance in overseeing 16
Federal Agencies which implemented more than 200 policy actions furthering
Economic Development. Under Scott's leadership, Opportunity Zones received over
$50 Billion Dollars in Private Investment!
After
graduating from University of Illinois, Scott was drafted by the Washington Redskins,
and spent nine years in the NFL before he went on to win a State
House Race in
Texas, where he was born and raised.
Scott is the
Founder & CEO of his Family's Foundation, Community Engagement &
Opportunity Council (CEOC), working to revitalize communities across America
through Sports, Mentorship, and Economic Opportunity. He is also on the Board
of the American
Cornerstone Institute, and an Associate Pastor at Prestonwood
Baptist Church.
Scott will
work alongside me to Make America Great Again for EVERY American.
Congratulations
to Scott, his wonderful wife, Robin, and his son, Solomon!
Nov 23, 2024:
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary
STATEMENT FROM
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP:
It is my Great
Honor to nominate Brooke L. Rollins, from the Great State of Texas, to serve as
the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Brooke was on
my 2016 Economic Advisory Council, and did an incredible job during my First
Term as the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Director of the Office of
American Innovation, and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives.
In these roles, she helped develop and manage the transformational Domestic
Policy Agenda of my Administration. Brooke has spent the past four years as the
Founder and CEO of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and America First
Works (AFW), building a team of loyal Patriots, and championing the Policies of
our America First Agenda.
Brooke’s
commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency,
and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns is second to
none. A proud Graduate of Texas A&M University, Brooke earned a Bachelor's
of Science Degree in Agriculture Development, and J.D.,
with Honors.
From her upbringing in the small and Agriculture-centered town of Glen Rose,
Texas, to her years of leadership involvement with Future Farmers of America
and 4H, to her generational Family Farming background, to guiding her four kids
in their show cattle careers, Brooke has a practitioner’s experience, along
with deep Policy credentials in both Nonprofit and Government leadership at the
State and National levels.
As our next
Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American
Farmers, who are truly the backbone of our Country.
Congratulations
Brooke!
Nov 25, 2024:
President Trump will be bringing Natalie
Harp to the White House with him. She's the aide who types out his social
media posts & keeps him informed on many topics.
https://x.com/BehizyTweets/status/1861152834349384157
Nov 30, 2024: I am proud to announce that Kashyap “Kash” Patel
will serve as the next Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a
brilliant lawyer, investigator, and “America First” fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice,
and protecting the American People. He played a pivotal role in uncovering the
Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability,
and the Constitution. Kash did an incredible job
during my First Term, where he served as Chief of Staff at the Department of
Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for
Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Kash
has also tried over 60 jury trials. This FBI will end the growing crime
epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil
scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border. Kash
will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity,
Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113574572759738919
Dec 4, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Peter Navarro, a man who was treated
horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will
serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade
and Manufacturing. During my First Term, few were more effective or tenacious
than Peter in enforcing my two sacred rules, Buy American, Hire American. He
helped me renegotiate unfair Trade Deals like NAFTA and the Korea-U.S. Free
Trade Agreement (KORUS), and moved every one of my Tariff and Trade actions
FAST….
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113595333429088742
Dec 4, 2024: I am delighted to announce the
nomination of Paul Atkins to be the
next Chairman of the Securities &
Exchange Commission.
Paul is a
proven leader for common sense regulations. He believes in the promise of
robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the needs of
Investors, & that provide capital to make our Economy the best in the
World. He also recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are
crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.
Paul is the CEO & Founder of Patomak
Global Partners, a risk management consultancy. As Co-Chairman of the Digital
Chamber’s Token Alliance since 2017, he has worked on & studied the digital
assets industry. A former SEC Commissioner from 2002-2008, Paul strongly
advocated for transparency & protecting investors. He earned a J.D. from
Vanderbilt University School of Law, & his A.B. from Wofford College, summa
cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Congratulations
to Paul, his wonderful wife, Sarah, & sons, Stewart, Peter, & Henry.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113595807734621827
Dec 5, 2024:
Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People’s
Republic of China. As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year International
business career, and served in the U.S. Senate, David brings valuable expertise
to help build our relationship with China. He has lived in Singapore and Hong
Kong, and worked in Asia and China for much of his career. In the U.S. Senate,
he served on the Armed Services Committee, where he was Chair of the powerful
Sea Power Subcommittee. He also served on the Foreign Relations Committee, the
only Republican to serve on both Committees. He will be instrumental in
implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive
working relationship with China’s leaders. David has been a loyal supporter and
friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!
Dec 8, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Alina Habba
will join my White House Team as Counselor
to the President. Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce
Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and
Transition Team. She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her
resolve - standing with me through numerous “trials,” battles, and countless
days in Court. Few understand the Weaponization of the “Injustice” System
better than Alina, who has fought relentlessly against the full force of Lawfare with courage and an unshakable commitment to Justice.
As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a
role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean
Woman of the Year.
Congratulations
to Alina, her husband Gregg, and her three beautiful children, Chloe, Luke, and
Parker.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113619912511804788
Dec 8, 2024: Michael
Anton will become Director of Policy
Planning at the State Department. Michael served me loyally and effectively
at the National Security Council in my First Term. He has an extensive
background in Government, the private sector, and academia. He spent the last
eight years explaining what an America First foreign policy truly means.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113619913248930184
Dec 8, 2024: Michael
Needham will serve as Counselor of
the Department of State. Mike has capably served Senator Marco Rubio for
many years, and is a key leader in the America First Movement. He has been on
the front lines of the fight for the Forgotten Men and Women of America for
nearly two decades, and will do a great job at State.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113619914414081479
Dec 8, 2024: I am pleased to nominate Christopher Landau to serve as Deputy Secretary of State. Chris will work
closely with our great Secretary of State Nominee, Marco Rubio, to promote our
Nation’s security and prosperity through an America First Foreign Policy. Chris
served as my Ambassador to Mexico, where he worked tirelessly with our team to
reduce illegal migration to the lowest levels in History. He is also one of our
Country’s great lawyers, and clerked for both Justices Antonin Scalia and
Clarence Thomas on the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from Harvard
College, first in his Class, and Harvard Law School, and has argued nine cases
in the U.S. Supreme Court.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113619915267755569
Dec 9, 2024: I am
pleased to nominate Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of
Justice. Throughout her career, Harmeet has stood
up consistently to protect our cherished Civil Liberties, including taking on
Big Tech for censoring our Free Speech, representing Christians who were
prevented from praying together during COVID, and suing corporations who use
woke policies to discriminate against their workers. Harmeet
is one of the top Election lawyers in the Country, fighting to ensure that all,
and ONLY, legal votes are counted. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and
the University of Virginia Law School, and clerked in
the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Harmeet is
a respected member of the Sikh religious community. In her new role at the DOJ,
Harmeet will be a tireless defender of our
Constitutional Rights, and will enforce our Civil Rights and Election Laws
FAIRLY and FIRMLY.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113625470119238598
Dec 9, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Mark Paoletta
will be returning as General Counsel of
the Office of Management and Budget. Mark will work closely with our DOGE
team to cut the size of our bloated Government bureaucracy, and root out
wasteful and anti-American spending.
Mark is a
brilliant and tenacious lawyer, who worked tirelessly to advance my Agenda in
the First Term. As OMB GC in my First Administration, Mark led the charge to
identify funding to build the Southern Border Wall, and worked with then-OMB
Director Russ Vought to rein in woke and weaponized Government spending. Mark
is a partner at the Law Firm, Schaerr Jaffe, and a
Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America, where he has worked alongside
Russ. Mark has served as a Chief Counsel for Oversight and Investigations in
Congress for a decade, and was a key lawyer in the White House Counsel’s Office
to confirm Justice Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1991.
Mark is a
conservative warrior who knows the “ins and outs” of Government - He will help
us, Make America Great Again!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113625471739178108
Dec 10, 2024: I am pleased to appoint Andrew N. Ferguson to be the next Chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and
protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country. Sworn in as a Commissioner
on April 2, 2024, he will be able to fight on behalf of the American People on
Day One of my Administration.
Andrew most
recently served as Solicitor General of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to
Government service, he was an antitrust litigator at several Washington, D.C.
law firms. He earned his undergraduate degree and law degree from the
University of Virginia. Andrew also clerked for Judge Karen L. Henderson on the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Clarence Thomas.
Andrew will be
the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631003888738065
Dec 10, 2024: Jacob
Helberg will be the next Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the
Environment. In this role Jacob will be a champion of our America First
Foreign Policy. He will guide State Department policy on Economic statecraft,
promoting America’s Economic security and growth, and American technological
dominance abroad. Jacob is a successful technology executive, has the
knowledge, expertise, and pragmatism to defend America’s Economic interests
abroad, and always puts AMERICA FIRST!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631004471297969
Dec 10, 2024: Today, I am very pleased to announce the
appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as
the United States Ambassador to Greece.
For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive
experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp
intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and
safeguard its interests abroad.
Kimberly is
perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing
our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic
innovation.
Congratulations
Kimberly!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631068297971493
Dec 10, 2024: I
am pleased to announce that Tom Barrack
will serve as our next Ambassador to
Turkey. For three decades, Tom successfully managed a global private equity
firm. He is a well respected and experienced voice of
reason to a wide range of thought leaders in both political and business
circles. Tom was born and raised in Southern California, and earned a BA and JD
from the University of Southern California and University of San Diego where he
was a member of Law Review. Congratulations Tom!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631075928638837
Dec 10, 2024: I am pleased to nominate Congressman Dan Bishop from North Carolina as Deputy Director for Budget at the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Dan has been a tireless fighter for our MAGA
Movement in the House of Representatives on the Judiciary and Homeland Security
Committees. Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulatory agenda across
all Agencies, and root out the Weaponized Deep State.
Before Congress,
Dan served in the North Carolina House, Senate and, as a County Commissioner,
while racking up a 30-year career as an aggressive and successful business
litigator in trial and appellate courts. Dan earned his JD, with high honors,
and a B.S. in Business Administration, with highest distinction, from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Congratulations,
Dan!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631080729035683
Dec 10, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Ed Martin will serve as the next Chief of Staff at the Office of Management
and Budget. Ed previously served as Chief of Staff to Governor Ed Blunt.
Together with Phyllis Schlafly, they co-wrote “The
Conservative Case for Trump.” Ed has served as Chairman of the Missouri
Republican Party, and RNC member. Ed is a winner who will help Make America
Great Again!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631090538618832
Dec 10, 2024: I am pleased to nominate Mark R. Meador to be a Commissioner on the Federal Trade
Commission.
Mark Meador is
a partner at Kressin Meador Powers LLC, a boutique
antitrust law firm. He previously served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Antitrust
and Competition Policy to Senator Mike Lee, the senior Republican on the Senate
Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee. Mark has also worked as an antitrust enforcer
at both the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and in private practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,
Wharton & Garrison LLP. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy
from the University of Chicago, and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Congratulations
Mark!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631103871440926
Dec 10, 2024: I
am pleased to nominate Ronald (Ron)
Johnson to serve as the United
States Ambassador to Mexico. Ron will work closely with our great Secretary
of State Nominee, Marco Rubio, to promote our Nation’s security and prosperity
through strong America First Foreign Policies. During my First Term, Ron served
as the Ambassador to El Salvador, where he worked tirelessly with Salvadoran
authorities and our team to reduce violent crime and illegal migration to the
lowest levels in History. He also served our Country for over twenty years with
the Central Intelligence Agency after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army
as a Green Beret. He graduated from the National Intelligence University with a
Master of Strategic Intelligence.
Congratulations
Ron. Together, we will put an end to migrant crime, stop
the illegal flow of Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our Country and,
MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113631530334336544
Dec 11, 2024: The resignation of Christopher Wray is a
great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known
as the United States Department of Injustice. I just don’t know what happened
to him. We will now restore the Rule of Law for all Americans. Under the
leadership of Christopher Wray, the FBI illegally raided my home, without
cause, worked diligently on illegally impeaching and indicting me, and has done
everything else to interfere with the success and future of America. They have
used their vast powers to threaten and destroy many innocent Americans, some of
which will never be able to recover from what has been done to them. Kash Patel is the most qualified Nominee to
lead the FBI in the Agency’s
History, and is committed to helping ensure that Law, Order, and Justice will
be brought back to our Country again, and soon. As everyone knows, I have great
respect for the rank-and-file of the FBI, and they have great respect for me.
They want to see these changes every bit as much as I do but, more importantly,
the American People are demanding a strong, but fair, System of Justice. We
want our FBI back, and that will now happen. I look forward to Kash Patel’s confirmation, so that the process of Making the FBI Great Again can begin. Thank you!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113635931217617948
Dec 11, 2024: I would like to thank Howard Lutnick
and Linda McMahon for all of the
great work they did on my transition. We appointed the best and most diverse
Cabinet ever, and in record time! They will now focus on their very important
Departments, Commerce and Education.
We are now ahead of schedule to fill many Deputy and Assistant positions in our
Cabinet.
We will soon
have the most AMERICA FIRST Administration in History. The best is yet to come!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113636204641325996
Dec 11, 2024: It gives me great pleasure to announce Leandro Rizzuto as Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS). For many
years, Lee successfully ran and grew Conair into one of the most successful
companies in the United States. Additionally, Lee served with distinction as
U.S. Consul General to Bermuda. Lee will be fantastic as our next Ambassador to
the OAS!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113637411304713962
Dec 11, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Lamelas,
MD, MBA, will serve as our United
States Ambassador to Argentina. Peter is a physician, philanthropist, and
an incredible businessman, best known for founding the largest Urgent Care
healthcare company in Florida. As a child, Peter and his family fled communist
Cuba, and LEGALLY immigrated to the USA, starting with nothing, and achieving
the American Dream.
I previously
appointed him to serve on the Department of Justice’s Medal of Valor Review
Board, which honors the courage of our Nation’s incredible first responders. He
has served on the Florida Board of Medicine, and as a Town Commissioner in
Manalapan, Florida.
Congratulations
Peter!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113637432326611275
Dec 11, 2024: I am pleased to announce our next Ambassador to Colombia will be Daniel J. Newlin.
A highly accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, and former Sheriff's
Detective, Dan boasts an impressive 28-year career with the Orange County
Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. Throughout his tenure, Newlin rapidly advanced working in major crimes as a
fugitive detective. Dan demonstrated exceptional investigative skills,
successfully taking hundreds of violent offenders off the streets, including
those involved in armed robbery, gang violence, human trafficking, and illegal
gun and narcotics trafficking.
In addition to
his Law Enforcement career, Newlin is a business
visionary who founded Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys.
With his Law
Enforcement expertise enabling him to navigate complex international issues,
and his business insights fostering economic partnerships, Newlin
stands as a powerful advocate for U.S. interests, and a Champion for
strengthening ties, and making a difference in the World. Dan will do a great
job!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113637434674756527
Dec 11, 2024: I
am pleased to nominate Michael J. Rigas to be Deputy
Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Michael will bring
accountability to the State Department as he did Government wide, when he
served in my First Term as the Deputy and Acting Director of the Office of
Personnel Management, and the Acting Deputy Director for Management at the
Office of Management and Budget.
He holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s
Kennedy School of Government, and a Bachelors and Masters
Degree in Economics from Boston University, focusing on international trade and
finance. Mike is a conservative warrior who knows how Government works, and
will help Make America Great Again!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113637435826073640
Dec 11, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America. She
will be appointed by, and work closely with, our next head of the U.S. Agency
for Global Media, who I will announce soon, to ensure that the American values
of Freedom and Liberty are broadcast around the World FAIRLY and ACCURATELY,
unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media.
Kari was a
beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for over
20 years.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113637437665057869
Dec 14, 2024: I am pleased to nominate Troy Edgar to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Troy served for me
previously as the Chief Financial Officer and Associate Deputy Under Secretary
of Management for Homeland Security, where he did an outstanding job managing
their $90 Billion Dollar budget, resourcing critical immigration policy, and
funding Wall construction.
Troy is
currently an executive at IBM. He holds an M.B.A. and B.S. of Business
Administration from the University of Southern California. He was previously
the Mayor of Los Alamitos, California, where he helped me lead the City and
County revolt against Sanctuary Cities in 2018. I am very excited to have Troy
on our team, as he will help us Make America Great Again!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113652732684645510
Dec 14, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Bill White will serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium.
Bill is a
highly respected businessman, philanthropist, author, and advocate for our
Nation’s Military, Veterans, and First Responders. He is the CEO of
Constellations Group, and former President of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space
Museum. Bill has worked tirelessly to support Great American Patriots who have
given everything for our Country by raising over $1.5
Billion Dollars for our fallen heroes, catastrophically wounded, and severely
burned Service Members. He is a twice recipient of the Meritorious Public
Service Award for extraordinary service from the U.S. Coast Guard, and for
outstanding support from the U.S. Navy.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113652733692683962
Dec 14, 2024: I am pleased to announce that I will
appoint Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes as Chairman
of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, which consists of
distinguished citizens from outside of the Federal Government. While continuing
his leadership of Trump Media & Technology Group, Devin will draw on his
experience as former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and his key
role in exposing the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, to provide me with independent
assessments of the effectiveness and propriety of the U.S. Intelligence
Community’s activities. Congratulations Devin!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113652759052067639
Dec 14, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Edward Sharp Walsh, P.E., will serve as
United States Ambassador to Ireland.
Edward is the
President of the Walsh Company, a very successful nationwide construction and real
estate firm. He is a great philanthropist in his local community, and
previously served as the Chairman of the New Jersey Schools Development
Authority Board. He is also a Champion Golfer, a very good asset for the
Ambassador of Ireland to have. Do well Ed!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113653757962805523
Dec 14, 2024: I am pleased to announce Richard Allen Grenell
as our Presidential Envoy for Special Missions.
Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the
World, including Venezuela and North Korea.
In my First
Term, Ric was the United States Ambassador to
Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for
Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations. Previously, he spent eight years inside the United
Nations Security Council, working with North Korea, and developments in
numerous other Countries.
Ric has a B.A.
from Evangel College and a M.P.A from Harvard. Ric
will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put AMERICA
FIRST.
Congratulations
Ric!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113653826474450092
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Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announced
a slate of America First Patriots, who will work in conjunction with our GREAT
Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth!
Stephen Feinberg will serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense, and help Make
the Pentagon Great Again. An extremely successful businessman, Stephen is a
Princeton graduate, who founded his company, Cerberus, in 1992. In addition to
his leadership at Cerberus, from 2018 to January 2021, Stephen served as
Chairman of my Intelligence Advisory Board.
Elbridge
“Bridge” Colby will serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. A highly
respected advocate for our America First foreign and defense policy, Bridge
will work closely with my outstanding Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to restore our Military power, and achieve my
policy of PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Bridge served with distinction in the
Pentagon in my First Term, leading the effort on my landmark 2018 Defense
strategy. He graduated from Harvard College and Yale Law School, and will make
an excellent addition to my team, who will, Make America Great Again!…
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698633761724468
Dec 22, 2024: …Michael
Duffey will serve as the next Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
& Sustainment. Mike has been a strong advocate for our Warfighters and
the American Taxpayer throughout his many years of public service, including in
the Department of Defense, and the Office of Management and Budget of my First
Administration. Mike will drive change at the Pentagon and, as a staunch
proponent of an America First approach to our National Defense, will work to
revitalize our Defense Industrial Base, and rebuild our Military.
Emil Michael
will serve as the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Emil
has lived the American Dream by building several successful Tech companies,
including Uber. He served as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
when he was a White House Fellow. Emil will ensure that our Military has the
most technologically sophisticated weapons in the World, while saving A LOT of
money for our Taxpayers. Emil is a graduate of Harvard University, and has a
Law degree from Stanford. He is a one of the most respected leaders in the Tech
business, and will be a champion for the Troops, and our Great Country….
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698628256339456
Dec 22, 2024: …Keith
Bass will serve as my Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Keith is a retired Navy Commander
with over 30 years of Health Care experience. He has led Medical Departments in
the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the White House
Medical Unit. Keith will be leading the charge to ensure our Troops are
healthy, and receiving the best Medical Care possible.
Finally, I am
pleased to announce that Joe Kasper
will serve as Chief of Staff for the
Secretary of Defense. During my First Term, Joe served at the Department of
Defense, where he directly supported the Secretaries of Defense, Navy, and Air
Force. He was then appointed to the Department of Homeland Security as Deputy Assistant
Secretary for U.S. Senate Affairs, and later, as
Senior Advisor for Strategy, Policy, and Plans. Prior to these roles, Joe spent
over a decade on Capitol Hill, where he served as a Chief of Staff, and was
instrumental on matters of National Defense.
Congratulations
to all!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698627170188715
Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announce that Scott Kupor
will serve as the Director of the Office
of Personnel Management. Scott was the first employee of Andreessen
Horowitz, and now serves as Managing Partner. He is also the former Chairman of
the National Venture Capital Association. Scott will bring much needed reform
to our federal workforce. Scott graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford
University, with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. He also holds a Law
degree, with distinction, from Stanford University. Congratulations Scott!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698635697344883
Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announce the brilliant
Team that will be working in conjunction with our White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, David O. Sacks. Together,
we will unleash scientific breakthroughs, ensure America’s technological
dominance, and usher in a Golden Age of American Innovation!
Michael J.K. Kratsios
will be the new Director of the White House Office of
Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and an Assistant to the President for
Science and Technology. In my First Term, Michael was unanimously confirmed
by the U.S. Senate as Chief Technology Officer of the United States at the
White House. He also served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
& Engineering at the Pentagon, and received the DoD’s
Distinguished Public Service Medal. He graduated from Princeton, and is a
Distinguished Fellow at Stanford.
Dr. Lynne Parker will serve as Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science
and Technology (PCAST), and Counselor to the Director of the Office of Science
and Technology Policy. PCAST will assemble America's most distinguished
minds in science and technology to advise our Administration on critical issues
like Artificial Intelligence. As previously announced, David Sacks will be
chairing PCAST. Dr. Parker previously served as Deputy U.S. CTO, and Founding
Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office. She
received her PhD in Computer Science from MIT…
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698640480139954
Dec 22, 2024: ….Additionally, Bo Hines will be the Executive
Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets (the
"Crypto Council"), a new advisory group composed of luminaries
from the Crypto industry, and chaired by our Crypto Czar, David Sacks. Bo is a
graduate of Yale University, and Wake Forest University Law School. In his new
role, Bo will work with David to foster innovation and growth in the digital
assets space, while ensuring industry leaders have the resources they need to
succeed. Together, they will create an environment where this industry can
flourish, and remain a cornerstone of our Nation's technological advancement.
Sriram
Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial
Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus
on ensuring continued American leadership in A.I., and help shape and
coordinate A.I. policy across Government, including working with the
President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Sriram
started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure.
Congratulations
to all!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698639577293090
Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announce Ken Howery as
my choice for United States Ambassador
to the Kingdom of Denmark. Ken is a World renowned entrepreneur, investor,
and public servant, who served our Nation brilliantly during my First Term as
U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, where he led efforts to increase Defense, Security,
and Economic Cooperation between our Countries. As a Co-Founder of PayPal and
venture capital fund, Founders Fund, Ken turned American Innovation and Tech
leadership into Global success stories, and that experience will be invaluable
in representing us abroad. For purposes of National Security and Freedom
throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and
control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Ken will do a wonderful job in
representing the interests of the United States. Thank you Ken, and
congratulations!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698764270730405
Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announce Callista L. Gingrich will be our next United States Ambassador to Switzerland.
Happily married to the Great Newt Gingrich, Callista
previously served, with distinction, as my Ambassador to the Holy See. During
her tenure, Callista worked to advance and defend
international religious freedom, combat human trafficking, and provide
humanitarian assistance around the World. Callista
graduated, with honors, from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a Bachelor
of Arts in Music in 1988. Congratulations!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698857603525866
Dec 22, 2024: I am pleased to announce Mauricio Claver-Carone
as the State Department’s Special Envoy
for Latin America. Mauricio has served in many important roles, including
the White House, as my Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs. Over the
last four years, chaos and anarchy have engulfed our Borders. It is time to
restore order in our own hemisphere. Mauricio knows the region, and how to put
America’s interests FIRST. He also knows the dire threats we face from illegal
mass migration and fentanyl. As the State Department’s Special Envoy, Mauricio
will work tirelessly to protect the American People.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113698860424162963