Key Players in Donald Trump's Administration

 

Key Players in Donald Trump's Administration: From RFK Jr, Elon Musk And Tulsi Gabbard, Dynamic And Resilient Leaders

US President-elect Donald Trump is appointing a diverse group of individuals to key positions in his future White House. This lineup includes political allies, outspoken personalities, and a few more traditional figures.

These appointments are crucial, as some may face challenging confirmation processes in the Senate. However, Trump may try to bypass intense scrutiny by utilizing a tactic known as recess appointments. John F. Kennedy Junior is an experienced health and environmental activist who, at the age of 70, proudly displays his strong physique.

However, he is also a prominent anti-vaccine advocate and conspiracy theorist from the well-known US political dynasty. He has spread the debunked belief that childhood vaccines lead to autism and has made unfounded claims about the danger of Covid vaccines.

'Government Efficiency': Elon Musk

Musk, the wealthiest individual in the world, has been chosen to head a new Government Efficiency Department, alongside another affluent supporter of Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy.

Secretary of State: Marco Rubio

Trump selected the Florida senator to serve as the top diplomat, aiming to escalate the power struggle between the US and China. Rubio, a more conservative hawk, has expressed his belief that China is working to reshape global dynamics. As the child of Cuban immigrants, he strongly backs Israel and has consistently criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin. Fox News host and National Guard veteran Hegseth was nominated to lead the world's most powerful military, despite a slim CV.

Hegseth joined Fox News -- Trump's favorite network -- in 2014 and hosts a weekend program. The Pentagon hires approximately 2.9 million individuals.

 National Security Advisor: Mike Waltz

 Congressman and ex-special forces officer Waltz has been chosen as Trump's chief White House foreign policy advisor.

 Waltz criticizes China and Russia, but supports reducing aid to Ukraine.

 Ratcliffe,

 

the former director of national intelligence during Trump's first term, has been chosen to head the Central Intelligence Agency. He supported Trump during the first impeachment trial, which involved accusations of pressuring Ukraine's president. However, he is viewed as somewhat of a traditionalist and a fairly reliable person.

Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard

Trump has named Gabbard, a former Democratic representative and critic of the Biden administration, as his director of national intelligence

Defense Secretary: Pete Hegseth

Trump picked Hegseth as his secretary of defence. Hegseth is a Fox News commentator and veteran who has expressed disdain for the so-called “woke" policies of Pentagon leaders, including its top military officer.