Trump's cabinet nominations: Who's picked and what's still open?
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:
70% : Since Trump won the presidential election, Musk has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago, according to the AP.Ramaswamy, 39, ended his bid for the White House in January and also threw his support behind Trump.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.
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.
63% : 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.
62% : "Real estate investor Steven Witkoff was named by Trump on Tuesday to be special envoy to the Middle East.
61% : This is where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show.
61% : Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel - which must be confirmed by the Senate.
60% : Trump has tapped Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general.
59% : In January, before the Iowa caucuses, he endorsed Trump.
59% : Known anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been tapped by Trump to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
54% : Here's a look at Trump's selections so far:Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department.
54% : He campaigned on priorities of energy, economy and national security, but dropped out after his bid failed to resonate.
54% : HHS is a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid.
54% : Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and presidential candidate, to serve as director of national intelligence, continuing to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities complimentary to his own, rather than long-term professionals in their requisite fields.
53% : Trump announced on Wednesday that he has tapped Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for his secretary of state.
52% : 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, the AP reported.
51% : "Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken System of Justice for far too long," Trump said in a statement Thursday announcing his pick.
51% : Trump announced on Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate, will lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
50% : "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform," Trump said in a statement Thursday.
50% : Like others Trump has selected for his agency leadership, she has been among his most popular political surrogates, often drawing thunderous responses from crowds as she stumped for him in the campaign's closing months.
49% : Trump tapped D. John Sauer, who successfully argued his presidential immunity case before the U.S. Supreme Court, to be the solicitor general, representing his administration before the high court.
47% : Trump selected former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, which would need to be confirmed by the Senate.
46% : The Republican served in Congress from 2013 to 2021, and he helped defend Trump during his first impeachment process.
46% : In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job.
46% : Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House "advice and guidance" and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to "drive large-scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before," Trump said in a statement.
45% : If confirmed as deputy attorney general by the Republican-led Senate, Blanche would manage the day-to-day operations of the sprawling Justice Department, which Trump has vowed to radically overhaul.
45% : Kennedy, a former Democrat who ran as an independent in this year's presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
44% : Trump has often said he would give 53-year-old Musk a formal role overseeing a group similar to a blue-ribbon commission that would recommend ways to slash spending and make the federal government more efficient.
43% : Trump said in a statement.
43% : If confirmed by the Senate, she would represent American interests in the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine that began in 2022.
42% : 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.
41% : Homan, 62, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign, according to the AP.
39% : "Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies -- Essential to the 'Save America' Movement," Trump said in his statement.
38% : Huckabee 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.
32% : Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at his hush money criminal trial, to serve as the second-highest ranking Justice Department official.
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% : 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.
21% : 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.
17% : 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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