President-elect Donald Trump has generated controversy with several of his Cabinet picks and White House appointments.
With Republicans now holding the Senate majority, most of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees are poised for a smooth confirmation process, even those who might stir debate. There have been some withdrawals—such as Chad Chronister stepping back from leading the Drug Enforcement Administration and former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration for attorney general.
Trump’s Cabinet picks and other top staff who are getting the most attention so far
Updated on: December 8, 2024 / 9:49 PM EST
- HHS secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Defense secretary: Pete Hegseth
- Secretary of education: Linda McMahon
- Secretary of homeland security: Kristi Noem
- Director of national intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator: Dr. Mehmet Oz
- Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
- Deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser: Stephen Miller
- FBI director: Kash Patel
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