Trump 2.0: From Elon Musk to Kristi Noem, Who are Cabinet Picks So Far?

Nov 13, 2024, 13:30 IST

Dikshant Sharma

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.

Susie Wiles: Chief of Staff

Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, the strategist behind his reelection campaign, as White House chief of staff.

Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Billionaire Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will head up a new temporary agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.

Marco Rubio: Secretary of State

Florida Senator Marco Rubio will be the new secretary of state.

Mike Waltz: National Security Adviser

Trump has named Mike Waltz, a strong critic of China and Iran, as the national security adviser.

Pete Hegseth: Secretary of Defense

Veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Trump’s pick for secretary of defense.

John Ratcliffe: CIA Director

John Ratcliffe is set to lead the CIA during Trump’s second term.

Kristi Noem: Secretary of Homeland Security  

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will be heading the department of homeland security.

Tom Homan: Border Czar

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: Deputy Chief of Staff  

Stephen Miller, known for his hardline immigration views, will be deputy chief of staff.

Elise Stefanik: Ambassador to the UN  

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations.

Mike Huckabee: US Ambassador to Israel

Trump has named Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

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