President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced several key appointments for his upcoming administration, including the people he wants as his treasury and labor secretaries.
In a series of announcements, Trump appointed several new cabinet selections and key administrative positions, including key roles for the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Labor, and his national security team. Trump said his nominees have the expertise and commitment to dismantle bureaucratic overreach, restore fiscal responsibility and promote prosperity.
Trump appointed Russell Thurlow Vought as the director of the United States Office of Management and Budget. Trump highlighted Vought’s contributions during his first term, where he implemented significant regulatory cuts.
“Russ knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State and end Weaponized Government, and he will help us return Self Governance to the People. We will restore fiscal sanity to our Nation, and unleash the American People to new levels of Prosperity and Ingenuity. I look forward to working with you again, Russ. Congratulations. Together, we will Make America Great Again!” Trump wrote in a statement.
In the Department of Labor, Trump nominated Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the former congressional candidate, as secretary of Labor.
“Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that the Labor Department can unite Americans of all backgrounds behind our Agenda for unprecedented National Success – Making America Richer, Wealthier, Stronger and more Prosperous than ever before!” Trump said.
Trump chose Alex Wong as the deputy national security adviser. Alongside Wong, Trump named Sebastian Gorka as the senior director for counterterrorism, citing his extensive background in national security.
“As Deputy Special Representative for North Korea, he helped negotiate my Summit with North Korean Leader, Kim Jong Un. Alex also led the State Department’s efforts to implement the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy,” Trump said. “Dr. Gorka is a legal immigrant to the United States, with more than 30 years of National Security experience.”
The administration’s health sector will also see new leadership with Janette Nesheiwat nominated as the U.S. Surgeon General.
“Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health. She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier lives,” Trump said.
Completing the health leadership slate, former Republican Florida Congressman Dave Weldon was tapped to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Dave will prioritize Transparency, Competence, and High Standards at CDC. Dave will proudly restore the CDC to its true purpose, and will work to end the Chronic Disease Epidemic, and Make America Healthy Again!” Trump said.
Trump also appointed Marty Makary as head of the FDA. Makary is a Johns Hopkins surgeon known for his critiques of how the Biden administration handled COVID. In a statement, Trump said the FDA had strayed from its regulatory mission. He said he’s confident Makary, if confirmed, will steer it back on course.
Trump nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player and White House aide, as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner previously led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council and is the highest-ranking Black appointee in Trump’s administration.
Trump announced on social media that he had nominated Scott Bessent as the 79th secretary of the Treasury. In his Truth Social post, Trump called Bessent a top international investor and a master of both geopolitics and economics.
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