Trump Cabinet & Staff Nominations

President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen many of the individuals he wants to serve in his cabinet and in other senior positions during his second term. The cabinet comprises at least 16 positions — the vice president and the heads of the 15 executive departments — and presidents have discretion to elevate other officials to cabinet level positions.

Trump Names Morgan Ortagus for Deputy Middle East Peace Envoy

Jan 4, 2025 ‘She will hopefully be an asset to Steve [Witkoff], a great leader and talent, as we seek to bring calm and prosperity to a very troubled region,’ Trump said….​

By Ryan Morgan

Trump Names New Ambassadors, Treasury Department Nominees

Jan 3, 2025 President-elect Donald Trump tapped Daniel Katz to be chief of staff at the Treasury….​

By Katabella Roberts

Trump Names Kevin Marino Cabrera as US Envoy to Panama

Dec 26, 2024 The president-elect said his nominee is a ‘fierce fighter for America First principles’ who understands Latin American politics.

By Frank Fang

Trump Names Stephen Miran as Chair of Council of Economic Advisers

Dec 22, 2024 Some of the prominent names in economic policymaking have held the position, which advises the president on U.S. and global economic policy….​

By Andrew Moran

Trump Names ‘The Apprentice’ Producer as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom

Dec 26, 2024 Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade … and cultural exchanges,’ Trump said….​

By Melanie Sun

Trump Names Art Collector Nicole McGraw as US Ambassador to Croatia

Dec 18, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump said Nicole is a ‘philanthropist, businesswoman, and world renowned art collector.’…​

By Katabella Roberts

Trump Names Former PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘White House AI and Crypto Czar’

Dec 26, 2024 Trump described Sacks as a key figure in shaping the future of American innovation and competitiveness….​

By Caden Pearson

Trump Names Social Security Administration Head

Dec 5, 2024 30 days ago – The president-elect has tapped Frank Bisignano, president of fintech company Fiserv, to lead the agency.

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Susan Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

Nov 07, 2024 – Wiles, Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign manager, will be the first woman to hold the position….​

By Tom Ozimek

Trump Names Former AG Matthew Whitaker as US Ambassador to NATO

Nov 20, 2024 – Whitaker was selected because he is a ’strong warrior and loyal patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended,’ Trump said….​

By Jack Phillips

Trump Names John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

Nov 12, 2024 – Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during the first Trump term….​

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Nov 22, 2024 – The nomination ended days of speculation after several other names emerged as competitors to the reported favorite….​

By Andrew Moran

Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary

Nov 15, 2024 – Leavitt, 27, was the national press secretary for Trump’s presidential campaign….​

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Peter Navarro Senior Trade Adviser; French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

By Evelyn Li

Trump Names Stephen Miller to Be Deputy Chief of Policy, Vance Confirms

Nov 11, 2024 – Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions….​

By Jack Phillips

Trump Names Fox News Host, Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Nov 12, 2024… Trump praised Hegseth’s commitment to veterans and his advocacy for a strong, merit-based military aligned with his ‘peace through strength’ mandate….​

By Tom Ozimek

Trump Names Jamieson Greer for Trade Chief, Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council

Nov 26, 2024 – Jamieson Greer, Kevin Hassett, and Vince Haley are all veterans of the first Trump administration….​

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Department

Nov 12, 2024 – The proposed Department of Government Efficiency will offer advice on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and shrink the size of government by July 2026.

By Caden Pearson

Trump Names Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, Nominees to Lead CDC, FDA

Nov 22, 2024 – The president-elect also picked Scott Turner to lead HUD, Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, and named his choices for the heads of the CDC and FDA.

By Epoch Times Staff

Trump Names COVID-19 Mandate Critic Marty Makary to Lead FDA

Nov 22, 2024 – Makary, an outspoken critic of COVID-19 mandates, is a Johns Hopkins University professor and surgeon.

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Campaign Spokesman Steven Cheung as Communications Director

Nov 15, 2024 – Cheung is an alumnus of Trump’s first term….​

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Former ICE Director Thomas Homan as Border Czar

Nov 11, 2024 – Homan’s appointment does not require approval from the U.S.

By Zachary Stieber

Trump Names Janette Nesheiwat as US Surgeon General

Nov 22, 2024 – Nesheiwat is a double board-certified medical doctor known for her work in preventive medicine, public health, and disaster relief.

By Caden Pearson

Trump Names Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Nov 12, 2024 – Witkoff, who runs a commercial real estate firm in New York City, has no foreign policy background.

By Jackson Richman

Trump Names William McGinley to Serve as White House Counsel

Nov 12, 2024 – President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will appoint William Joseph McGinley to provide legal advice as White House counsel….​

By Sam Dorman

Trump Names Businessman Warren Stephens for US Ambassador to UK

Dec 02, 2024 – Stephens, an advocate for capitalism, heads a financial services firm based in Arkansas that has become a global player.

By Tom Ozimek

News Brief: New Development in Arizona Senate Race; Trump Names Deputy Chief of Policy; Trump to Nominate Rep. Elise Stefanik as UN Ambassador

Nov 12, 2024 – A Democrat takes the lead in the last uncalled Senate race, President-elect Donald Trump names a key policy adviser……​

By Bill Thomas

Trump Names Pam Bondi as New Pick for Attorney General; ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

Nov 22, 2024

By Evelyn Li

Trump Names Susan Wiles as White House Chief of Staff; Speaker Johnson Lays Out Agenda for GOP

Nov 08, 2024

By Evelyn Li

Trump Names 3 More Key White House Selections

Nov 25, 2024 – James Braid, Matt Brasseaux, Alex Latcham are named to serve in the new White House.

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Makes Raft of Administration Selections

Dec 04, 2024… Trump names SEC chair, new White House counsel, army secretary, and other roles, including a post for Peter Navarro….​

By Nathan Worcester

Trump Names Monica Crowley as Chief of Protocol

Dec 04, 2024 – The role consists of working on logistics such as foreign leaders staying at Blair House, which is across from the White House.

By Jackson Richman

Trump Names Former ICE Director as Border Czar; 1 Dead, 16 Injured in Tuskegee University Shooting

Nov 11, 2024

By Evelyn Li

Trump Names Businessman John Phelan as Navy Secretary

Nov 26, 2024… Trump praised Phelan’s private sector experience being invaluable to overseeing the Navy with its $255 billion annual budget….​

By Caden Pearson

Trump Names Jim O’Neill as HHS Deputy Secretary

Nov 26, 2024… Trump said that O’Neill and Kennedy will collaborate to ensure that all Americans lead ‘long and healthy lives.’…​

By Caden Pearson

Melania Trump Names Longtime Aide as Chief of Staff

Nov 22, 2024 – Hayley Harrison is the incoming first lady’s first hire ahead of her return to the White House.

By Samantha Flom

Trump Names White House Transition Team, Includes 2 Eldest Sons

Aug 16, 2024 – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign on Friday named his presidential transition team….​

By Jack Phillips

Trump Names New Lead Lawyers for Impeachment Defense Team

Jan 31, 2021

By Janita Kan

Trump Names Thomas Monheim Acting Intelligence Community Inspector General

Apr 06, 2020

By Isabel van Brugen

Trump Names Kayleigh McEnany as New Press Secretary

Apr 08, 2020

By Zachary Stieber

Trump Names Rep. Mark Meadows His New Chief of Staff

Mar 06, 2020

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Richard Grenell as Acting DNI, Replacing Joseph Maguire

Feb 19, 2020

By Mimi Nguyen Ly

Trump Names Kenneth Braithwaite to Replace Fired Navy Secretary

Nov 24, 2019

By Janita Kan

Trump Names Counterterrorism Chief as Acting Director of National Intelligence

Aug 10, 2019

By Reuters

Trump Names Successor to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein

Feb 20, 2019

By Ivan Pentchoukov

Trump Names Acting Interior Department Secretary as Permanent Secretary

Feb 04, 2019

By Holly Kellum

Trump Names State Spokeswoman Nauert for UN Ambassador

Dec 07, 2018

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Former Fox Executive Bill Shine for Communications Job

Jul 05, 2018

By Ivan Pentchoukov

Trump Names North Korea a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Nov 20, 2017

By Matthew Little

Trump Names New Senior Aides Who Are a Sharp Contrast

Nov 14, 2016 – WASHINGTON— With his first two key personnel appointments, President-elect Donald Trump made an overture to Republican circles by naming GOP chief Reince Priebus as his White Hous…​

The Associated Press

Trump Names John Kelly as White House Chief of Staff

Jul 28, 2017

By NTD Television

Trump Names Priebus, Bannon to Senior White House Roles

Nov 13, 2016

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Army Strategist H. R. McMaster National Security Advisor

Feb 20, 2017

By Petr Svab

Trump Names China Critic Peter Navarro to Lead Trade Council

Dec 21, 2016

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Bush-Era Veteran and Policy Newcomer to Posts

Dec 27, 2016

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Lawyer Lighthizer as Top Trade Representative

Jan 03, 2017

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Carl Icahn to Be Special Adviser

Dec 21, 2016

By The Associated Press

Trump Names Wall Street Lawyer Clayton as SEC Chairman

Jan 04, 2017

By The Associated Press

Trump Names House PR Person to Staff, Treasurer as Adviser

Dec 01, 2016

By The Associated Press