Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles
Trump announced his first cabinet pick on Thursday, selecting Wiles as his chief of staff. Wiles, who managed Trump’s campaign and was part of his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, is the first woman ever selected for the role.
“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again,” Trump wrote in his announcement.
“It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud,” he added.
Ambassador to the United Nations: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
On Monday, Trump tapped Stefanik, the House Republican Conference chair and the first member of Congress to endorse him this cycle, to be his ambassador to the United Nations.
“Elise is a strong and very smart America First fighter. She graduated from Harvard University, with honors, was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and is the highest ranking woman in Congress, as the House Republican Conference Chair,” Trump said in a statement.
Stefanik said she is “honored” by Trump’s nomination.
EPA Administrator: Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
Trump also announced Monday his pick of Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Zeldin served as the congressman for New York’s First Congressional District from 2015-2023 and was New York’s Republican gubernatorial nominee in 2022. His strong performance against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) helped numerous House candidates prevail in down-ballot races.
Border Czar: Former Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan
Trump revealed his selection of Homan as his border chief in a Truth Social post on Sunday. Homan’s domain will include, but not be “limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime and Aviation Security,” Trump said.
National Security Adviser: Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL)
After initial reports on Monday, Trump confirmed on Tuesday that he is selecting Waltz, a retired Green Beret and Afghanistan veteran, to serve as the national security adviser.
Ambassador to Israel: Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR)
The Trump transition team also revealed Tuesday that Huckabee will be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee served as governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007 before launching a bid for the presidency in 2008. He also hosted a Fox News show named for himself, Huckabee. He is the father of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR), who served as White House press secretary in Trump’s first term.
Special Envoy to the Middle East: Steve Witkoff
Trump also announced Tuesday afternoon that businessman Steve Witkoff will serve as a special envoy to the Middle East.
CIA Director: Former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe
Trump is tapping John Ratcliffe to head the CIA in his next administration. The president-elect announced his selection Tuesday evening.
White House Counsel: Former White House Cabinet Secretary William McGinley
On Tuesday, Trump announced he selected William McGinley to serve as White House counsel, hailing his tenacity as a lawyer.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy: Senior Adviser Stephen Miller
A source close to Trump confirmed to Breitbart News that Miller is expected to be named deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller is an immigration hawk and Trump’s top adviser on the matter. He served as a senior adviser throughout Trump’s first term and has also served as a speechwriter to the president-elect.
Secretary of State: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Trump has not yet officially announced Rubio, but the New York Times reports he is expected to choose the senior senator from Florida for the key position.
Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
The selection of Noem compliments Miller as deputy chief of staff and Homan as border czar.
There are still many vital positions up for grabs, including chief strategist, press secretary, attorney general, CIA director, and director of National Intelligence. Moreover, Trump has yet to pick secretaries for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Labor, Transportation, and the Treasury.
