President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a number of new administration appointments, including the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service and NASA, as well as the first-ever special envoy for the hostage crisis.
The move follows President Trump, 78, on a voter mission to defuse global conflicts that erupted in both the Middle East and Ukraine during President Biden's tenure, and restore the strong economy to what it was before his first term. It was carried out in the midst of trying to fulfill the mission. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
The main personnel announcements made by President Trump on Wednesday are as follows:
Adam Boehler, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
Adam Boehler will take on the unconventional role of President Trump's special envoy for the hostage situation, which will also include the rank of ambassador.
In his announcement, President Trump noted that Boehler worked as the chief negotiator on the Abraham Accords, which opened diplomatic relations between Israel and the Arab states of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates in 2020.
“He has negotiated with some of the toughest people in the world, including the Taliban, but Adam knows that no one is stronger than the United States, at least as long as President Trump is our leader,” former and future presidents said. posted. His Society of Truth. “Adam will continue to work tirelessly to bring our great American people home.”
Boehler, a businessman, was a college roommate of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who led the Abraham Accord negotiations.
After leaving the administration in 2021, Boehler founded a healthcare investment firm called Rubicon Founders.
President Trump has already prioritized the return of American hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. More than a year has passed since terrorists invaded Israel, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping more than 250.
Hours after it was confirmed that New York resident Omer Neutra, 21, was killed by Hamas, the soon-to-be 47th president warned in a scathing message on Monday that the hostages must be released immediately. “You will receive a hellish punishment,” he warned. During the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
“Those responsible will be hit harder than anyone in the long and storied history of the United States of America. Release the hostages now!” Trump wrote.
Billy Long becomes IRS Commissioner
Former Congressman Billy Long (R-Missouri) was announced as President Trump's nominee to head the Internal Revenue Service.
Long, a 69-year-old certified auctioneer, represented Missouri's 7th Congressional District from 2011 to 2023. Since his retirement, he has worked as a business and tax advisor, helping small businesses “navigate the complexities of complying with IRS rules and regulations.” ”
“Billy has 32 years of experience running his own business in the real estate industry and as one of the nation's leading auctioneers,” President Trump said of the next IRS commissioner.
“Taxpayers and the great employees of the IRS will be delighted to have Billy at the helm,” the president-elect added. “He is the perfect ‘person of character’ and is respected on both sides of the aisle.”
paul atkins Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
President Trump selected Paul Atkins, CEO of Patomac Global Partners, to serve as SEC Chairman.
Atkins, a crypto supporter whose former president has expressed friendly views on cryptocurrencies, will replace Gary Gensler, who has led a crackdown on crypto companies.
Mr. Atkins previously served as one of five SEC commissioners in the Bush administration from 2002 to 2008 and was one of the economic leaders who advised President Trump through the President's Strategy and Policy Forum in 2016. Ta.
“Paul has proven to be a leader in common sense regulation,” President Trump said in a post on his Truth Social. “He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that meet the needs of investors and provide the capital to make our economy the best in the world. We also recognize that innovation is essential to making America greater than ever.”
Monica Crowley elected as United States Chief of Protocol
President Trump has nominated Monica Elizabeth Crowley to lead the implementation of major U.S. events throughout his administration in the positions of Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of U.S. Protocol.
President Trump said in a statement that Crowley will represent his administration for “the 250th anniversary of America's founding in 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.”
The former Fox News personality served as assistant secretary for communications at the Treasury Department during President Trump's first term, and then as the department's press secretary.
Gail Slater appointed as Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
President Trump also said that Gayle Slater, an economic adviser to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and a leading antitrust expert, will become assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's antitrust division.
This position could allow Slater to dismantle major technology platforms, Trump said.
“Big Tech has been on a rampage for years, stifling competition in our country's most innovative sectors, and, as we all know, using its market power to control not only the rights of Little Tech but also many have cracked down on the rights of Americans!” Trump wrote in the Truth post.
Mr. Slater previously served as general counsel at the Federal Trade Commission and the former Internet Association, a technology industry trade group, and served as Trump's No. 1 special assistant to the president for technology, communications, and cybersecurity in 2018. He joined the next government.
She then worked at Fox and the streaming device company Roku, then became an economic advisor to Vance and then an antitrust advisor to the Trump transition team.
“Gail will help ensure our nation's competition laws are vigorously and fairly enforced, with clear rules that encourage, not stifle, the ingenuity of our great companies,” Trump said. ” he said.
Michael Whatley becomes RNC Chairman
Michael Whatley will return as chair of the Republican National Committee, having served since March when Ronna McDaniel resigned under pressure from the former president.
President Trump praised Whatley's track record of leading the RNC through an honest campaign and launching ballot initiatives that won the election.
“He was a smart, tough lawyer who orchestrated a completely unprecedented election integrity operation that protected votes across America and a Vote Off campaign that delivered needed votes in every battleground state,” Trump wrote. Ta.
“Michael and Lara will transform the RNC into a lean, focused and powerful organization that will advance the America First agenda for many years to come.”
Jared Isaacman appointed as head of NASA
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman has been selected by the president-elect to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Isaacman, 41, is the founder and CEO of payment processing company Shift4, which operates a large fleet of privately owned military aircraft to train and support air forces around the world.・Established International.
Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, conducted the first private spacewalk in September, making him the furthest humans have flown from Earth since the Apollo moon probe.
“Jared will advance NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for breakthroughs in space science, technology and exploration,” President Trump said in a statement.
Kelly Loeffler of the Small Business Administration
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) has been nominated by President Trump to head the Small Business Administration.
Loeffler, a vocal supporter of Trump, served in the Senate for about a year starting in January 2020 and most recently led the president-elect's inaugural committee.
The former Georgia state senator holds an MBA from DePaul University and has worked at several major companies, including Citibank. She is the CEO of software company Bakkt and former co-owner of the WNBA team Atlanta Dream.
“Kelly will use his business and Washington experience to reduce red tape and unlock opportunities for our nation's small businesses to grow, innovate and thrive,” President Trump said in a statement. “She will focus on cracking down on waste, fraud, and regulatory overreach and holding the SBA accountable to taxpayers.”
