President-elect Trump announced on Wednesday that he is appointing Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence in his new Cabinet.
In a statement, Trump said that the former congresswoman “has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans.” Gabbard served as a Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii from 2013 to 2021 before becoming an Independent and then recently joined the GOP.
“As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!” Trump’s statement added. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!”
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his pick for attorney general.
If confirmed, Gaetz will head up the Justice Department after Trump is sworn in for his second term in January.
Early contenders for the post included sitting U.S. senators, former Justice Department personnel and at least one top White House adviser from Trump’s first term.
Trump first announced his nomination in a post on Truth Social, saying Gaetz “has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice.”
Gaetz confirmed the nomination on the social media site, X, adding “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”
In his statement on Truth Social, Trump praised Gaetz for his experience on the House Judiciary Committee, where he said Gaetz “played a key role” in “defeating the Russia, Russia Hoax,” and exposing what Trump described as “alarming and systemic Government Corruption and Weaponization.”
“He is a Champion for the Constitution and the Rule of Law.”
Gaetz graduated from William & Mary College of Law and passed the Florida bar exam in 2008.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to serve as his Secretary of State.
“It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State. Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom,” Trump said in a statement. “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.”
In a statement, Rubio, 53, said he was “honored” by the trust Trump “has placed in me.”