President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced several key appointments for the incoming administration, including who he wants as Treasury secretary and labor secretary.
In a series of announcements, President Trump made several new Cabinet picks and appointments to key executive positions, including key roles in the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Labor, and the national security team. President Trump said his nominee has the expertise and commitment to eliminate bureaucratic overreach, restore fiscal responsibility and promote prosperity.
playing cards appointed Russell Thurlow Vought plays the Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget. President Trump highlighted Vought's contributions during his first term, which included significant regulatory cuts.
“Russ knows exactly how to dismantle the deep state and end weaponized government, and he will help us restore self-government to our people. We will restore fiscal health to our nation. We will recover and unleash a new level of prosperity and ingenuity. We look forward to working with you again, Russ. Together, we will make America great again! ” President Trump said in a statement.
President Trump at the Department of Labor nominated Former Congressional candidate Lori Chavez Delemer has been appointed Secretary of Labor.
“With Lori's strong support from both the business and labor communities, the Department of Labor is on track for unprecedented national success – making America richer, wealthier, stronger and more prosperous than ever before. “We can unite Americans of all backgrounds around challenges,” Trump said.
playing cards chose Alex Wong is appointed as National Security Advisor. Along with Wong, President Trump nominated Sebastian Gorka as senior director of counterterrorism, citing his extensive background in the national security field.
“As Acting Special Representative for North Korea, he helped negotiate a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Alex also led the State Department’s efforts to implement the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy.” “I did,” President Trump said. “Dr. Gorka is a legal immigrant to the United States and has over 30 years of experience in the national security field.”
The administration's health department will also have new leadership from Janet Nesheiwat. nominated As Surgeon General of the United States Army.
“Dr. Neshewat is a passionate advocate for preventive medicine and public health and a strong communicator. She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality health care. “We believe in empowering individuals to take control of their health to live longer, healthier lives,” President Trump said.
Completing the roster of health leaders was former Republican Florida Rep. Dave Weldon. tapped Becomes Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Dave prioritizes transparency, competency, and high standards at CDC. Dave will proudly bring CDC back to its true purpose, working to end chronic disease epidemics and make America healthy again. '' Trump said.
Trump too appointed Marty McCurry becomes FDA Commissioner. McCurry is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins University and is known for criticizing the Biden administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump said in a statement that the FDA is straying from its regulatory mission. He said he was confident that if confirmed, McCurry would be back on track. (Related: Dan Scavino says President Trump isn't considering former lawmaker who pushed Russiagate for FBI director)
playing cards nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player and White House aide, has been appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner previously served as chair of the White House Council on Opportunity and Activation and is the highest-ranking Black person appointed in the Trump administration.
President Trump announced on social media that he has nominated Scott Bessent to be the 79th Secretary of the Treasury. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called Bessent the world's top investor and a master of both geopolitics and economics.
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