Trump has gathered allies around him. Who will be part of his Cabinet? - Lyudmila Nemyrya
I prepared a list of members of Trump's Cabinet that he presented for confirmation. I decided to share it, as it may be of interest to you.
Scott Bessent, from South Carolina, for Secretary of the Treasury
Scott Bessent is an American investor and hedge fund manager, born in August 1962 in Conway, South Carolina.
5 He graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1984. He worked at Soros Fund Management, where he played a key role in the "Black Wednesday" operation of 1992, which brought significant profit to the company. In 2015, he founded the investment firm Key Square Group. In November 2024, President Donald Trump nominated him for the position of Secretary of the Treasury. If confirmed, Bessent would become the first openly gay person to hold this position and the highest-ranking LGBTQ+ official in U.S. history.
Pam Bondi, from Florida, for Attorney General
Pam Jo Bondi was born on November 17, 1965, in Tampa, Florida. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Florida in 1987 and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1990. From 2011 to 2019, she served as the Attorney General of Florida, becoming the first woman elected to this position.
6 In 2020, she was one of Donald Trump’s attorneys during his first impeachment trial. In November 2024, President-elect Trump announced her nomination for the position of U.S. Attorney General.
Doug Burgum, from North Dakota, for Secretary of the Interior
Doug Burgum is an American entrepreneur and politician, born on August 1, 1956, in Arthur, North Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Since 2016, he has served as the governor of North Dakota.
7 Lori Chavez-DeRemer, from Oregon, for Secretary of Labor
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is an American politician and entrepreneur, born on April 7, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. From 2010 to 2018, she served as the mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon.
8 Doug Collins, from Georgia, for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Doug Collins is an American politician and lawyer, born on August 16, 1966, in Gainesville, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. From 2013 to 2021, he represented Georgia's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
9 Sean Duffy, from Wisconsin, for Secretary of Transportation
Sean Duffy is an American politician, prosecutor, and television host, born on October 3, 1971, in Hayward, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Saint Mary's University and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. From 2011 to 2019, he represented Wisconsin's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
0 Peter Hegseth, from Tennessee, for Secretary of Defense
Peter Hegseth is an American veteran and television host, born on June 6, 1980, in Forest Lake, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. After graduating from Princeton, Hegseth joined the Minnesota National Guard as an infantry officer.
1 In 2004, his unit was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, where he commanded an infantry platoon. He served in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 and participated in operations in Afghanistan in 2012. He has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service. From 2007 to 2012, Hegseth led the organization Vets For Freedom, which supports veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2014, he joined Fox News as a political commentator and host.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from California, for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. is an American lawyer and environmental activist, born on January 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, and a Master of Laws from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
2 Howard Lutnick, from New York, for Secretary of Commerce
Howard Lutnick is an American businessman, born on July 14, 1961, in Jericho, New York. He graduated from Haverford College with a bachelor's degree in economics.
3 Since 1991, he has served as the chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, a global financial corporation. Lutnick became known for his leadership of the company after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, when the firm lost most of its employees located in the World Trade Center towers. He played a crucial role in rebuilding the company and establishing a fund to assist the families of the victims.
Linda McMahon, from Connecticut, for Secretary of Education
An American businesswoman and politician, she previously served as the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She was the CEO of WWE, which she founded with her husband Vince McMahon.
4 Kristi Noem, from South Dakota, for Secretary of Homeland Security
An American Republican politician, she has been the governor of South Dakota since 2019. Previously, she served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota from 2011 to 2019.
5 Marco Rubio, from Florida, for Secretary of State
An American politician and member of the Republican Party, he is one of the leading Republican voices in the U.S. Senate, representing Florida since 2011.
He has been involved in drafting and promoting legislation aimed at enhancing national security and economic growth.
6 Rubio was a key member of the "Gang of Eight," a group of senators who proposed a comprehensive immigration reform in 2013 (though the reform was never passed).
Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants, which has made him an important voice on issues concerning Latin America, especially regarding U.S. policy toward Cuba and Venezuela. He has advocated for maintaining sanctions against Cuba and has condemned authoritarian regimes in the region. He participated in the Republican primaries, positioning himself as a representative of a new generation of conservatives.
Despite a strong start, his campaign struggled to compete with Donald Trump and he dropped out of the race in March 2016. He is a vocal critic of China, Russia, and Iran, advocating for increased sanctions and protection of U.S. interests on the international stage. He is known for his support of traditional family values, religious freedom, and the right to life.
He actively advocates for tax cuts, reducing the national debt, and supporting small businesses.
Marco Rubio is an influential politician who represents a balance between traditional conservative values and the interests of new generations.
Elise Stefanik, from New York, for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
An American politician, she has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is known for her support of Donald Trump.
7 Kelly Loeffler, from Georgia, for Administrator of the Small Business Administration
An American businesswoman and politician, she served as a U.S. senator from Georgia from January to December 2020. Prior to her political career, she held executive positions in the financial sector.
8 John Ratcliffe, from Texas, for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
An American politician and lawyer, he previously served as the Director of National Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas from 2015 to 2020.
He was appointed Director of National Intelligence in May 2020 in the Trump administration. He oversaw the coordination of the work of 17 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and FBI. Under his leadership, there was a focus on threats from China, Russia, and Iran. In 2021, he published a report highlighting China's influence as the main strategic threat to the U.S.
He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas from 201