Freshly elected President of the United States on November 6, Donald Trump must form an administration, which should be mainly composed of people close to the political world.
His inauguration is scheduled for January 20, but Donald Trump has already revealed the beginnings of his second term at the head of the United States.
During these last days, the 47e President of the United States revealed the first names of those who will constitute his administration, while he asked, last Sunday, November 10, to be able to do without the approval of senators to appoint the highest officials.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff
A revolution in American politics. Donald Trump's campaign manager, Susie Wiles, 67, was rewarded by the new president by obtaining the position of chief of staff at the White House.
This position, which will be occupied for the first time by a woman, was given to a person considered “tough, intelligent, creative, admired and respected everywhere”, according to Donald Trump.
Matt Gaetz, Minister of Justice
Elected very controversially and loyally among Donald Trump's faithful, Matt Gaetz is taking up the post of Minister of Justice in his new administration.
On Wednesday, November 13, the president-elect, convicted of criminal charges, accused the current Ministry of Justice of having fomented a “witch hunt” against him. “Matt will put an end to the instrumentalization of our administration,” he added.
Opposed to the right to abortion, openly climate skeptic, defender of the gun lobby, propagator of the Great Replacement conspiracy theory, Matt Gaetz espouses virtually all the positions of the most extreme American right.
He has been the target of several accusations during his career, including having had a sexual relationship with an underage girl. A allegation which he rejected by saying he was a victim of “ establishment».
He was also accused of possible embezzlement of public funds, facts directly targeted for two years by an investigation by the ethics committee of the House of Representatives.
Tom Homan, director of the Customs and Border Control Agency
The comeback of a trusted man of Donald Trump. Former director of ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) during the latter's first mandate, Tom Homan returns to this same position within the Trump administration.
“I have known Tom for a long time, and there is no one better than him to monitor and control our borders,” he said upon the appointment of Tom Homan, who had been instrumental in the detention of nearly 4,000 migrant children separated from their parents between 2017 and 2021.
Kristi Noem, Minister of Homeland Security
To work on the security of the country, Tom Homan will be able to count on Kristi Noem, who was appointed to Homeland Security. A department that takes into account customs and border guards.
A loyal ally of Donald Trump, she assured that she will make “America safe again” in order to allow families to “live the American dream”.
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio, 53, is the new face of America internationally. He is particularly known for his firm diplomatic stances against China: he defended the sovereignty of Taiwan, worked to restrict commercial operations with Beijing and campaigned to punish the Chinese state for its actions in Hong Kong and against the Uighur minority.
A fervent supporter of Israel, he is also fiercely opposed to Iran and the rise of its nuclear program. In a statement, Donald Trump presented the senator as “a staunch defender of our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down in the face of our adversaries.”
Lee Zeldin, director of the Environmental Protection Agency
A well-placed pawn in one of the agencies that Donald Trump does not hold dear. A confirmed climate skeptic, the American president has decided to appoint Lee Zeldin to the post of administrator of the EPA, the powerful federal environmental agency.
“It’s an honor to join President Donald Trump’s cabinet as EPA administrator,” the former Republican representative from New York, who promised to restore “energy dominance” to the states, told X -United, while placing the country in a position as a world leader in artificial intelligence and maintaining access to “clean air and water”.
Elise Stefanik, United States Ambassador to the United Nations
It is a key role in international politics. Aged 40, New York representative Elise Stefanik was chosen by Donald Trump to represent the United States at UN headquarters.
“Elise is a fighter for America First, incredibly strong, tenacious and intelligent,” the president-elect said of the woman who became known for refusing to certify Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. American of 2020.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, ministers of government efficiency
A tandem worth billions of dollars. Close to Donald Trump for many months, Elon Musk was expected to obtain a position within the latter's administration if successful. It is now done: accompanied by former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, he will head the newly created Ministry of Government Efficiency.
“Together, these two great Americans will chart a path for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excessive regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies,” the president-elect said in a statement, explaining that their The goal is to have a smaller government in order to reduce costs.
Pete Hesgeth, Minister of Defense
A homecoming for the former US Army major. Having become a presenter on the Fox News channel, Pete Hesgeth was appointed Minister of Defense by Donald Trump this Wednesday, November 13, which is only awaiting validation from the Senate. At 44, this infantry officer deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan will take control of one of the most powerful armies on the planet.
“With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice: Our armed forces will rise to greatness again, and America will never back down,” the president-elect said in a statement.
John Ratcliffe, director of the CIA
“A warrior for truth and honesty” awarded. Former Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe was appointed by Donald Trump to head the CIA, one of the best-known intelligence agencies in the United States.
“Whether exposing fake Russian collusion as a Clinton campaign operation or exposing FBI civil liberties abuses in FISA Court, John Ratcliffe has always been a warrior of truth and honesty with the American public,” Donald Trump mentioned in his press release.
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of Intelligence
The national director of American intelligence goes to Tulsi Gabbard, a former soldier and defector from the Democratic Party. The latter caused controversy in 2022 for its positions favorable to Russia.
“This war and this suffering could have been avoided if the Biden administration and NATO had simply taken into account Russia's legitimate concerns about Ukraine's possible entry into NATO,” she wrote on X , just after the Russian invasion.
Mike Huckabee, United States Ambassador to Israel
A nomination which confirms Donald Trump's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Following his announcements, the 47th president announced his intention to place Mike Huckabee as United States ambassador to Israel.
The former governor of Arkansas is a strong supporter of Israeli settlements, confirming the lineage of Donald Trump's pro-Israel policies. “He loves Israel and the people of Israel, and the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to establish peace in the Middle East!” declared the latter.
