Potential Trump Cabinet Members
Former President Donald Trump has not officially announced his Cabinet picks for a potential second term, but there are some leading contenders being discussed:
- Secretary of State: Ric Grenell, a strong MAGA advocate, and Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State during Trump’s first term, are potential candidates.
- Secretary of Defense: Names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Michael Waltz, and Christopher Miller, who served as acting Pentagon chief at the end of Trump’s first term.
- Attorney General: Potential candidates include Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, both of whom have been strong supporters of Trump.
- Treasury Secretary: Steven Mnuchin, who served in this role during Trump’s first term, might be considered again.
Potential Kamala Harris Cabinet Members
If Kamala Harris wins the election, she is likely to approach the task of filling out her Cabinet with a mix of trusted advisers and new faces:
- Secretary of the Treasury: Wally Adeyemo, currently second-in-command to Janet Yellen, and Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of General Catalyst Partners, are potential candidates.
- Secretary of State: Harris might consider keeping Antony Blinken, the current Secretary of State, or appointing someone new to signal a fresh approach.
- Secretary of Defense: Harris has expressed interest in appointing the first woman to run the Pentagon, which could include candidates like Michèle Flournoy. White House Chief of Staff: Karen Dunn, a partner at Paul Weiss, is a potential candidate for this role.
Sources:
- Politico: Potential Trump Cabinet Members
- Politico: Potential Kamala Harris Cabinet Members
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