Before officially taking office, during the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump must form his team. A first list of ministers and advisors should arrive “in the coming days and weeks” assured Jason Miller, advisor to the future president, on Fox Businesscited byAFP.
Who will be part of the government for this second term of Donald Trump? We take stock of the personalities who will be there, and those who could join the White House.
JD Vance will be the vice president
Donald Trump’s running mate during the campaign, JD Vance will be vice president of the United States. Its role is not clearly defined in the American Constitution. The text specifies, however, that the vice-president is also the president of the Senate, but does not have the right to vote, except in the event of a tie.
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Susie Wiles will be chief of staff
Donald Trump announced two days after his election that Susie Wiles, the architect of his campaign, would be his chief of staff (“ chief of staff ” in English). A strategic position, close to that of secretary general of the Élysée, recalls theAFP.
Several names for the post of attorney general
The Attorney General of the United States heads the Department of Justice. This is one of the most sensitive positions, especially since Donald Trump was convicted and indicted in four criminal cases under the Democrats, underlines theAFP.
John Ratcliffe, who was director of national intelligence during Donald Trump’s first term, and Mike Lee, Republican senator from Utah, are notably cited by Reuters.
Jeff Clark, current member of the conservative think tank Center for Renewing America, is also mentioned by Politico. He denounced the election of Joe Biden in 2020 and put pressure on the Justice Department so that the Democrat did not take power.
A former ambassador to Germany for the post of secretary of state?
War in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East… The files on the desk of the future Secretary of State, responsible for Foreign Affairs, will be numerous. The name of Richard Grenell has been circulating for some time, specifies theAFP. The former ambassador to Germany between 2018-2019 is one of Donald Trump’s closest advisers on international politics, notes Reuters.
Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio is also on the list of candidates, according to CNN.
Two billionaires discussed to become Treasury Secretary
According to theAFPtwo billionaire investment fund bosses are competing for the post of Secretary of the Treasury, the Minister of Finance of the United States. First Scott Bessent, donor and economic advisor to the next president. But also John Paulson, support of Donald Trump since 2016.
Mike Waltz or Mike Pompeo cited as future secretaries of Defense
Among the names mentioned to become Secretary of Defense, responsible for the American armed forces, those of Mike Pompeo and Mike Waltz come up regularly.
The first had been director of the CIA, before becoming secretary of state during Donald Trump’s first term. Mike Waltz is a former soldier and member of the United States House of Representatives for Florida.
An “important role” for Robert F. Kennedy Jr in the field of health
Robert F. Kennedy, 69-year-old lawyer and convinced environmentalist, is also known for his anti-vaccine and conspiracy statements. Former independent presidential candidate, the nephew of John Fitzgerald Kennedy finally rallied to Donald Trump. During his campaign, the future head of state pledged to entrust him with “an important role in the field of health”.
A special mission for Elon Musk
Another name that could join the Trump government: that of the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. The future 47e President of the United States had affirmed during his campaign that he would charge the boss of Tesla and “audit completes” of the American administration to reform it. But without giving more details.
