The Trump transition team has been busy assembling its team for the incoming administration, with a focus on various departments and positions. Here are some key figures and potential nominees:
Departments:
- Commerce: Linda McMahon, former small business administrator and WWE CEO, is being floated as a top contender to lead the Department of Commerce.
- Defense: No clear nominee has emerged, despite earlier mentions of Mike Pompeo or Nikki Haley.
- Health and Human Services: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a pro-Trump ally and vocal advocate for vaccine skepticism, is being floated by Trump allies for this position.
Transition Team:
- National Security Council: The team includes members such as Brian Hook (former U.S. special representative to Iran) and Michael Anton (former NSC spokesperson).
- State Department: The transition team includes Joel Rayburn, former special envoy to Syria, and others from the Trump administration.
Senior Officials:
- Chief of Staff: No clear nominee has emerged, but some possibilities include Mick Mulvaney or Josh Holmes.
- Secretary of Defense: No official announcement has been made, despite earlier mentions of Pompeo or Haley.
- Attorney General: The department's transition is ongoing, with potential nominees discussed confidentially.
Potential Nominees:
- Commerce: Linda McMahon, Robert Lighthizer (former U.S. Trade Representative), and Peter Navarro (former U.S. economist) are among those being considered for this role.
- State Department: Brian Hook, Joel Rayburn, and other officials from the Trump administration are part of the transition team.
Other Officials:
- Joint Chiefs Chairman: Mark Milley is expected to return as chairman after serving under Obama. It's unclear if any alternatives will be considered.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a sense of who might be playing key roles in the Trump administration's transition.