Full List of Trump’s Picks for Key Appointments in His Upcoming Administration

US President-elect Donald Trump is unveiling key appointments for his incoming administration, offering a glimpse of his priorities as he prepares to assume office.

Trump has named Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, as secretary of defense.

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been selected as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, while Trump’s longtime associate and real estate developer, Steve Witkoff, will serve as Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Veteran Republican attorney Bill McGinley is set to be White House counsel, and John Ratcliffe is appointed as CIA director.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly established “Department of Government Efficiency,” with a focus on streamlining government operations.

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Other key appointments in the works include:

• South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
• Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin as head of the Environmental Protection Agency
• Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
• Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, overseeing national border security

Sources indicate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is likely to be named secretary of state, while Stephen Miller, Trump’s longtime immigration advisor, is expected to take on the role of White House deputy chief of staff for policy.

In addition, Taylor Budowich, a trusted advisor, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff for Presidential Personnel and Communications.

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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum may be appointed “energy czar,” reflecting his close alignment with Trump’s energy policies.

Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton is under consideration for attorney general, though Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt has recently withdrawn from the candidate pool. Trump has stressed the importance of the attorney general position as a cornerstone of his administration.

Several names are being considered for Treasury secretary, including Scott Bessent, a former Trump advisor on economic matters, along with other potential candidates.

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