Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet and administration appointments reflect his political priorities, with a focus on conservative policies, economic issues, national security, and government reform. Here’s a summary of the key picks:

Cabinet Appointments:

• White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles, a political strategist, will manage day-to-day operations of the White House.
• Secretary of State: Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a tough foreign policy advocate, will lead U.S. diplomacy.
• Attorney General: Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, will combat what Trump calls “left-wing” political influence at the Justice Department.
• Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and military veteran, will oversee military readiness and security reforms.
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Former Congressman Doug Collins is tasked with reforming veterans’ services.
• Secretary of Homeland Security: Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota will focus on border security and counterterrorism.
• U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Representative Elise Stefanik will represent U.S. interests at the U.N.
• Secretary of Energy: Chris Wright, an energy industry leader, will emphasize fossil fuels and deregulation.
• U.S. Ambassador to Israel: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will maintain strong U.S.-Israel relations.

Other Senior Appointments:

• National Security Adviser: Congressman Michael Waltz will lead the National Security Council, focusing on military and foreign affairs.
• CIA Director: Former Congressman John Ratcliffe will emphasize counterintelligence and global security.
• FDA Commissioner: Dr. Marty Makary, a public health expert, will oversee health policy.
• Director of National Intelligence: Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will lead U.S. intelligence reform.
• Director of NIH: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, will manage U.S. health research, advocating for more open COVID-19 policies.

White House and Staff Changes:

• Deputy Chiefs of Staff: Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair, and Taylor Budowich will focus on communications, policy, and strategy.
• White House Communications Director: Steven Cheung will handle messaging, with Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary.
• Domestic Policy Council Director: Vince Haley will lead domestic policy efforts.
• Department of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will streamline government operations and promote innovation.
• U.S. Trade Representative: Jamieson Greer will focus on reshaping trade policy.
• FBI Director: Kash Patel, a former Trump aide, will take the helm of the FBI.

Ambassadorial Appointments:

• U.S. Ambassador to Canada: Pete Hoekstra, former Michigan Congressman, will manage U.S.-Canada relations.
• U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom: Warren Stephens, a business leader, will maintain U.S.-UK ties.

Other Notable Appointments:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator: Dr. Mehmet Oz will oversee health insurance programs.
• Secretary of Agriculture: Former Trump aide Brooke Rollins will support farmers and rural communities.

These appointments suggest a continuation of Trump’s commitment to conservative principles, national security, and economic reform, as well as a strong reliance on loyal allies and industry leaders to steer his administration.