Vals, Zeldin, Stefanik, Miller get roles

More roles have emerged for the Trump administration: Mike Waltz as national security adviser, Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador, Tom Homan as “border czar” and Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff.

While the country waits to see which party will come control the House of RepresentativesPresident-elect Donald Trumpmanagement emerges.

Former Representative Lee Zeldin A longtime consultant, he was selected to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Stephen Miller He was appointed deputy chief of staff responsible for policy.

Trump named former Immigration Customs Enforcement director on Sunday evening Tom Homan He will take part in the management as “Border Czar”. And Representative. Elise Stefanik, RY was nominated as Trump’s candidate for ambassador to the United Nations and accepted the offer, USA TODAY reported on Monday.

Trump said on Saturday: United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo He will play a role in the beginning of the new administration. He has yet to determine the official roles of his key allies in the campaign Robert F. Kennedy Jr.and billionaire Elon Muskwhat he said he would do.

Here’s what we know about the incoming administration:

Mike Waltz wanted to be national security advisor

USA TODAY It was reported Monday night Florida Representative Mike Waltz has been asked to be Trump’s national security adviser.

Waltz was re-elected to his seat for a fourth term on November 5, served on the House Armed Services Committee and held civilian positions at the Pentagon.

Waltz supported Trump’s isolationist view of foreign affairs, demanding more military spending from NATO allies and an end to the “blank check” on the war in Ukraine.

The former Green Beret has derided the Pentagon’s efforts under Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to purge extremists from the ranks and has been a staunch critic of so-called “woke ideology” in the military under the Biden-Harris administration.

Lee Zeldin appointed head of EPA

Trump’s campaign announced Monday that former Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York will be appointed Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

“It will set new standards for environmental inspection and care that will allow the United States to grow in a healthy and well-structured way,” the campaign said in a media advisory.

Zeldin confirmed that he took on this task X Release on Monday.

“It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator,” he wrote. “We will restore U.S. energy dominance, bring back American jobs by revitalizing our automotive industry, and make the United States a global leader in artificial intelligence. We will do this while preserving access to clean air and water.”

Stephen Miller appointed deputy chief of staff for policy

Trump’s longtime immigration adviser Stephen Miller He was nominated to be deputy chief of staff for policy in Trump’s next administration.

CNN first reported the move and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance congratulated Miller in an X-related post.

Miller is known to have helped influence Trump’s immigration policies in his first administration and played a key role in his 2024 campaign. It was reported that Miller is under evaluation attorney general

Trump calls Tom Homan ‘border czar’

In a post on Sunday Truth Social, Trump said Homan would oversee deportation policy for undocumented immigrants and aviation security. Mass deportation was a campaign promise from Trump, who Hogan added would lead to undocumented immigrants being sent back to their “country of origin.”

“I have known Tom for a long time and there is no one better than him at inspecting and controlling our borders,” Trump said in his post.

Homan sparked controversy during Trump’s first term when he implemented the “zero tolerance” policy of separating immigrant families.

Representative Elise Stefanik joins the staff

Trump picks GOP rising star Stefanik as next nominee US Ambassador to the United Nations.

He was one of Trump’s staunchest allies on Capitol Hill and was among those rumored to be Trump’s potential running mate in the 2024 election. The position requires Senate confirmation.

“I am honored to nominate President Elise Stefanik to serve in my cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, resilient and smart America First warrior,” Trump said in a statement to USA TODAY.

Who can be nominated as Minister of Foreign Affairs?

According to media reports, these are some of the foreign minister candidates. The Secretary of State is the president’s chief foreign affairs advisor and the head of the State Department.

Richard Grenell: Grenell is considered one of these Trump’s closest advisors on foreign affairsThe Washington Post reported that Trump referred to him as: “my messenger” Reuters reported When Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in September, he said Grenell also attended that private meeting.
Bill Hagerty: The Tennessee senator worked on Trump’s 2016 transition team and is well positioned to be confirmed by the Republican Senate. Reuters. Policy He says he uses his role on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to take a hawkish stance on China.
Robert O’Brien: O’Brien was the last national security adviser in Trump’s first term and has maintained close ties with the president-elect, according to Reuters. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in May. Politico, O’Brien More friendly to NATO and Ukraine more than any other potential secretary of state pick.
Marco Rubio: It would likely be easy for the Florida senator to pass the Senate. According to Politico. Reuters It notes that Rubio is being considered as Trump’s 2024 running mate and has similar foreign policy positions as the president-elect.

Who can be a candidate for secretary of treasury?

According to media reports, these are some of the names competing for the treasury ministry. The treasury secretary’s responsibilities include formulating and advising on fiscal, economic, and tax policy both domestically and internationally:

Scott Bessent: The longtime hedge fund investor is the top-ranked candidate for treasury secretary, according to Politico. Two sources close to Trump said Reuters Bessent met with the president-elect on Friday.
John Paulson: Hedge fund manager and founder of New York investment management firm Paulson & Co. is also a candidate for the role. Reuters. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Paulson was a candidate to lead the Treasury Department; The billionaire investor added that he would work with Musk to cut expenses if he took on this role.
Larry Kudlow: Fox Business’ financial commentator could also attack the position, according to Reuters and Politico. He previously served as director of the National Economic Council from 2018 to 2021, and Politico reported that he served on an outside group that supported Trump’s policies ahead of a second administration.
Robert LighthizerAccording to Reuters and Politico, the lawyer and former business leader was also among the candidates for the role. Having served as U.S. trade representative during Trump’s first administration, he helped oversee Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs and efforts to deal with China, Canada and Mexico.

Who can be nominated for Chief Prosecutor?

After Trump’s many accusations The Department of Justice was persecuting himhe is now tasked with selecting an attorney general to lead the department. Experts previously told USA TODAY that he is expected to choose someone who is fiercely loyal to him and The following people are taken into account:

Senator Mike Lee: Utah Senator most prominently considered
John Ratcliffe: Trump’s former Director of National Intelligence and a former GOP House member from Texas
Jeffrey Clark: former deputy attorney general
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon: Trump-appointed judge rejects accusations that he mishandled classified documents after leaving White House
Mike Davis: former counsel for Senate Judiciary Committee nominations
Mark Paoletta: He is a 10-year former counsel to a House committee and a White House veteran.

Here’s what we know so far about the Trump administration:

Chief of General Staff: Trump names senior campaign adviser Susie Wiles As White House chief of staff, she became the first woman in history to hold this title. The Florida political consultant has largely stayed out of the spotlight but is credited with helping Trump’s political comeback.
Deputy chief of staff for policy: Trump’s longtime advisor, Stephen Miller He was nominated to be deputy chief of staff for policy in Trump’s next administration. The 39-year-old served as Trump’s senior adviser and director of speechwriting during the Republican Party’s first term in the White House and is credited with shaping Trump’s immigration policies.
UN Ambassador: Trump was nominated Elise Stefanik, He is a five-term Republican who represented an upstate New York district as U.N. ambassador. He is the chairman of the House Republican Conference and a former candidate for Trump’s running mate.
‘Border czar’: Trump appointed Tom Homan Oversee deportation policy and aviation security. Homan was a Border Patrolman He worked as an agent for 34 years and served as acting ICE director in Trump’s first administration. It has sparked controversy over harsh immigration practices, including a “zero tolerance” policy that separates families of undocumented immigrants.
EPA chief: Trump appointed Lee Zeldin As Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin was a member of Congress from parts of Long Island, New York, and ran against Kathy Hochul in the 2022 race for governor, but lost.

What are the cabinet positions?

Cabinet Advises the President on matters related to his duties.

These are the Cabinet positions of 15 administrative departments that must be confirmed by the Senate:

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Defence
Attorney General
Minister of Interior
Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Commerce
Minister of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Minister of Transport
Minister of Energy
Education Secretary
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Secretary of the Treasury

Cabinet and presidential advisors also include: vice president, chief of staff, ambassador to the United Nations, director of National Intelligence, U.S. trade representative, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, head of the Office of Management and Budget, chairman of the Council Group of Economic Advisers, head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and head of the Small Business Administration.

Credits: Tom Vanden Brook, David Jackson, Savannah Kuchar, Victor Hagan, Bart Jansen, Fernando Cervantes Jr., Riley Beggin, Michael Collins, Joey Garrison, USA TODAY; Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Researcher

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