All of Trump’s Cabinet choices must be confirmed by the Senate, with the process set to begin in January
FOX NEWS -- A clearer picture emerged of who will serve in the Cabinet of America's 47th President, with President-elect Trump assembling more of his top cabinet picks on Friday evening.
All of Trump’s Cabinet choices must be confirmed by the Senate, with the process set to begin in January. The confirmation process will be made easier by a 53-seat Republican majority, after GOP candidates flipped four seats in this election.
The president-elect chose a slew of key Trump supporters who assisted in his election.
Scott Bessent – Treasury Secretary
Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, was chosen for the coveted post of Treasury secretary. Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign.
Russ Vought – Office of Management and Budget
On Friday, Trump tapped Russ Vought to lead the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought served OMB director during Trump's first term. He also served as deputy OMB director and acting director.
Scott Turner – Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Trump nominated Scott Turner as the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner, who is chair of the Center for Education Opportunity and is a former professional football player, previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC).
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer – Labor Secretary
Trump nominated Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., on Friday for secretary of labor.
Dr. Dave Weldon – Director of CDC
President-elect Trump announced that former Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., is his pick as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr. Marty Makary – FDA commissioner
Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary, a pancreatic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
Janette Nesheiwat – Surgeon General
Trump also nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general, saying that she would be a "fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventative medicine and public health."
Sebastian Gorka – Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism
Trump announced Friday that his former White House adviser, Sebastian Gorka, will serve in his incoming administration. Gorka will serve as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.
Alex Wong – Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor
Wong served in the State Department as deputy special representative for North Korea, and the deputy assistant secretary for East Asian and pacific affairs.