Transition of Power

Here are Trump’s picks for senior positions that are not in the Cabinet but are crucial in implementing his agenda.

Hegseth is a retired Army National Guard major and combat veteran turned author and political commentator.

The president-elect also chose former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence.

Gaetz, 42, has represented Florida’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017.

President-elect Donald Trump has named former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as his pick for the director of national intelligence post.

The South Dakota governor is a longtime supporter of the president-elect and his stance on immigration and border security.

The selection signals a tough approach by the incoming Trump administration toward international diplomacy.

‘The only right answer is a massive downsizing,’ Vivek Ramaswamy says.

Trump has been announcing Cabinet picks, most of whom require Senate confirmation.

The White House confirmed First Lady Jill Biden delivered a handwritten letter for Melania Trump.

The president congratulated Trump on his win and said he looks forward to a smooth transition. Trump expressed appreciation for the president’s remarks.

The president-elect is confirming Cabinet members a week after winning the 2024 presidential election.

Noem is South Dakota’s governor and a former congresswoman.

The proposed Department of Government Efficiency will offer advice on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and shrink the size of government by July 2026.

Trump praised Hegseth’s commitment to veterans and his advocacy for a strong, merit-based military aligned with his ‘peace through strength’ mandate.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will appoint William Joseph McGinley to provide legal advice as White House counsel.

Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during the first Trump term.

Witkoff, who runs a commercial real estate firm in New York City, has no foreign policy background.

Some widely circulated names have not yet been officially confirmed by Trump’s transition team.

Trump has tapped former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be his nominee for ambassador to the Jewish state amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.