The cabinet: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

72% : "I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community," Trump said in a statement.
69% : Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic.
68% : In a statement, Trump called McGinley "a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.
65% : Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat.
64% : "Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee.
64% : Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign that his administration would "drill, baby, drill," referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration.
63% : "I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions," Trump said in a statement, calling him a "fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans" who would ensure "the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.
63% : Witkoff "is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy," Trump said of Witkoff in a statement.
63% : "He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him," Trump said in a statement.
62% : Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligenceFormer Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields.
59% : Pete Hegseth, secretary of defenseHegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend" and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show.
58% : In a statement, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.
57% : "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries," Trump said of Rubio in a statement.
57% : Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
54% : Wiles was able to help keep Trump on track as few others have, not by criticizing his impulses, but by winning his respect by demonstrating his success after taking her advice.
53% : Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency.
50% : And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals.
50% : In selecting Gaetz, 42, Trump passed over some of the more established lawyers whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job.
46% : Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so farPresident-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
46% : She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall.
45% : Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House.
45% : Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection AgencyZeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president.
40% : Mike Huckabee, ambassador to IsraelHuckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah.
38% : If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine that began in 2022.
37% : Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security.
26% : "Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and Restore Americans' badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department," Trump said in a statement.
26% : Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign.
26% : Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally.
20% : During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referred to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate_
15% : The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a "con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination.
13% : Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election.

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