Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

71% : Trump wrote on Friday that Turner helped "to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country's most distressed communities.
71% : "I think he is a perfect example of somebody who owes his position purely to Donald Trump, he doesn't display loyalty, he displays fealty, and that's what Trump wants.
68% : "Alex served during my First Term as the Deputy Special Representative for North Korea, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the Department of State," Trump said.
58% : "Scott has long been a strong advocate of the America First Agenda," Trump said in a statement on Friday night.
58% : "The current Health of America is critical, and CDC will play a big role in helping to ensure Americans have the tools and resources they need to understand the underlying causes of disease, and the solutions to cure these diseases," Trump said.
57% : "Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health," Trump said.
55% : The Agency needs Dr. Marty Makary, a Highly Respected Johns Hopkins Surgical Oncologist and Health Policy Expert, to course-correct and refocus the Agency," Trump said.
53% : Trump noted that Gorka "is a legal immigrant to the United States, with more than 30 years of National Security experience.
52% : ""He doesn't want Gorka's opinions, he wants Gorka to say, 'Yes, sir,' and I am fully confident that's exactly what will happen, no matter what it is Trump says," Bolton argued.
51% : Office of Management and BudgetTo lead the Office of Management and Budget, Trump picked Russell Vought, the man in charge of the office during Trump's first term.
50% : White House appointmentsTrump announced that he would appoint Alex Wong as assistant to the president and principal deputy national security adviser, and Sebastian Gorka as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.
49% : LaborFor labor secretary, Trump chose Oregon Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
43% : Trump said on Friday.
41% : Trump announced that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is his nominee to be treasury secretary.
41% : "Lori has worked tirelessly with both business and labor to build America's workforce, and support the hardworking men and women of America," Trump said.
40% : Trump mostly tried to distance himself from the conservative playbook during the campaign, but he has since appointed several people connected to the project.
38% : Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTo lead the CDC, Trump chose former Florida Republican Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon.

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