Who will be in Donald Trump's cabinet? US media reports potential names

Following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, discussions regarding the potential names that will make up the new president's cabinet have moved to the forefront of the agenda.

In the US presidential election held on November 5, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris competed.

As Trump won the election race followed by the entire world, the question "Who will be in Trump's cabinet?" has begun to be asked in the US public sphere.

HE DISMISSED MANY NAMES DURING HIS FIRST TERM

Having worked with a very large number of people during his 2016-2020 presidential term—especially in the first year—and having dismissed many of them in a short time, how Trump will shape his new cabinet is a matter of curiosity.

WHEN WILL TRUMP TAKE OFFICE?

Trump, who will officially begin his presidency by taking the oath of office on January 20, 2025, is expected to face the most scrutiny over appointments for positions such as Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General, and National Security Advisor.

CONFIRMATION PROCESSES FOR CABINET MEMBERS

There are more than 4,000 positions awaiting appointment before the new US President Trump, with about 1,200 of them subject to Senate confirmation.

When Trump took office in 2016, he had to wait long periods for the confirmation processes of many of his nominees because the Democrats held the majority in the Senate.

It is expected that the names who will shape Trump's new cabinet, especially ministers, will receive confirmation in shorter periods this time, as Republicans hold the majority in the Senate.

CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW SECRETARY OF STATE

According to reports in the American media, the name of Mike Pompeo, who previously served as Trump's Secretary of State, is being mentioned for the same position in the new cabinet.

Pompeo, known for his closeness to Trump, also served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) between 2017 and 2018.

The name of Marco Rubio, who has established a strong position among Republicans as a Florida Senator for many years and has a close relationship with Trump, is also being mentioned for Secretary of State.

Rubio, who also serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is known for his hawkish stances, particularly on Russia, Iran, and China, has indicated that he could take the role if offered.

In addition to these names, it is noted that Arkansas Senator and Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Tom Cotton, Robert O'Brien who served as National Security Advisor during the Trump administration, Ric Grenell who served as the US Ambassador to Berlin during the Trump era, and Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty are also being mentioned for Secretary of State or National Security Advisor.

CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

According to the American media, the names of Mike Pompeo and Tom Cotton are also being mentioned for the candidacy of the new Secretary of Defense.

In addition to these names, the name of Mike Waltz, a Florida House of Representatives member and former "Green Beret" soldier who previously served in Afghanistan, is also on the list for the Secretary of Defense position.

Waltz, who also serves on the House Armed Services Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and Intelligence Committee, worked at the White House during Dick Cheney's vice presidency while advising former defense secretaries such as Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.

CANDIDATES FOR SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

Among those mentioned for the position of Secretary of the Treasury, one of the most important seats in the cabinet, are investors, former cabinet members, and business people.

The name of Howard Lutnick, a famous investor and one of the two people designated by Trump to manage the transition process, is being mentioned for Secretary of the Treasury. Lutnick, known for his closeness to Trump, drew attention with his large donations to Trump during the election process.

Robert Lighthizer, who served as the US Trade Representative in Trump's cabinet for 4 years during his first term, is also among those mentioned for Secretary of the Treasury.

On the other hand, it is stated that names such as Jay Clayton, who chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term, Larry Kudlow, who played a role in Trump's National Economic Council during his first term, and billionaire investor John Paulson are also on this list.

CANDIDATES FOR CHIEF OF STAFF

According to claims reflected in the American media, it is stated that Kevin McCarthy, one of the important Republican figures who previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, could be Trump's new Chief of Staff.

On the other hand, it is noted that the names of Susie Wiles, one of Trump's campaign managers, and Brooke Rollins, one of Trump's former White House advisors, are also being mentioned for this position.

OTHER POTENTIAL CABINET MEMBER CANDIDATES

Robert F. Kennedy, who withdrew from the race in favor of Trump during the election campaign, is also seen as a strong possibility to serve in Trump's new cabinet.

In reports reflected in the media, it is predicted that Kennedy could be appointed as the new Secretary of Health or serve as an advisor.

While it is noted that Utah Senator Mike Lee could be the new Attorney General, it was revealed that Lee, a former federal prosecutor, helped the Republican President behind the scenes during the legal processes Trump faced after the 2020 elections.

The name of Vivek Ramaswamy, who competed against Trump in the primary process but withdrew from the race in favor of Trump after a while, is also being mentioned for the Department of Homeland Security.

It is stated that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum could be appointed to one of the positions of Secretary of Energy or Secretary of the Interior.

American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who strongly supported Trump during the campaign process, is also expected to serve as an advisor in the cabinet.

News Source: AA