Trump Unveils Series of New Appointments: Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Russ Vought For Budget Office

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

77% : Trump praised her "expertise and leadership," highlighting their collaboration during Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. effort to develop and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
60% : After his victory, Trump relocated to Mar-a-Lago, where he held meetings with his inner circle, administration prospects, and transition team to develop his second-term agenda and expand his staff.
56% : In addition, Trump made several other key Cabinet announcements on Friday night.
56% : Trump made another healthcare-related appointment by nominating former Florida Representative Dr. Dave Weldon as the director of the CDC.
55% : Trump named Alex Wong as assistant to the president and principal deputy national security advisor, while Dr. Sebastian Gorka was appointed deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.
50% : Trump appointed Russell Vought on Friday, who co-authored Project 2025 and previously served as the platform policy director for the Republican National Committee, as his choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
49% : "Trump announced that Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, will lead a newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (or "DOGE"), alongside investor and former Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
47% : In a statement, Trump explained that the department -- still to be created -- will provide "advice and guidance from outside of Government" and focus on "making changes to the Federal Bureaucracy with an eye on efficiency," including cuts to spending and regulations.
42% : Trump has nominated Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his labor secretary.
38% : After selecting Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense, Trump chose another Fox News personality, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, as his nominee for U.S. Surgeon General.
36% : In a statement announcing his choice, Trump described Vought, who had previously held the position during his first term, as "an aggressive cost cutter and deregulator" who will assist in advancing the America First Agenda throughout all federal agencies.

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