FULL LIST: Trump reveals key appointments for his incoming administration

US President-elect Donald Trump has started revealing key appointments for his upcoming administration, signaling his strategic plans as he prepares to take office. Below are some of the prominent picks so far:

1. National Security Adviser: Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz
2. Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend
3. Ambassador to Israel: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
4. Special Envoy to the Middle East: Steve Witkoff, Trump’s longtime friend and real estate developer
5. White House Counsel: Veteran Republican attorney Bill McGinley
6. CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
7. Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed to spearhead the new department

In addition, several other appointments are expected:

8. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
9. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator: Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin
10. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik
11. National Border Security: Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
12. Secretary of State: Florida Senator Marco Rubio (likely choice)
13. White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy: Stephen Miller, Trump’s immigration advisor
14. Deputy Chief of Staff of Presidential Personnel and Communications: Taylor Budowich, a trusted advisor
15. Energy Czar: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (under consideration)
16. Attorney General: Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton (under consideration, following Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt’s withdrawal)
17. Treasury Secretary: Scott Bessent, former Trump economic advisor, along with other potential candidates

These appointments reflect Trump’s emphasis on national security, government efficiency, and his strong alignment with certain state leaders and advisors.