As Republican Donald Trump prepares for a second term in the White House following his victory in the 2024 US presidential election, he has named key figures in his administration. Here’s a look at his major cabinet picks so far.
Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, the strategist behind his reelection campaign, as White House chief of staff.
Billionaire Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will head up a new temporary agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio will be the new secretary of state.
Trump has named Mike Waltz, a strong critic of China and Iran, as the national security adviser.
Veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Trump’s pick for secretary of defense.
John Ratcliffe is set to lead the CIA during Trump’s second term.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will be heading the department of homeland security.
Tom Homan has been appointed "border czar" to oversee mass deportations as Trump has pledged to launch the largest deportation operation in the country's history.
Stephen Miller, known for his hardline immigration views, will be deputy chief of staff.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump has named Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.