As Trump 2.0 Takes Shape, Here Are Key Figures In His New Administration

Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defence, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking.

  • Following his stunning victory in US presidential election, Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials. Here's a look at them.
    Following his stunning victory in US presidential election, Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials. Here's a look at them.
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  • Larry Kudlow could be named the treasury secretary in Trump 2.0. He served as director of the National Economic Council for much of Mr Trump's first term. While he is privately skeptical of broad tariffs, there is publicly little daylight between the policies Kudlow advocates and those of the president-elect.
    Larry Kudlow could be named the treasury secretary in Trump 2.0. He served as director of the National Economic Council for much of Mr Trump's first term. While he is privately skeptical of broad tariffs, there is publicly little daylight between the policies Kudlow advocates and those of the president-elect.
  • Mr Trump announced on Monday that he has chosen Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the US ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik confirmed her acceptance of the role in a statement to New York Post, saying she was "truly honoured".
    Mr Trump announced on Monday that he has chosen Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the US ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik confirmed her acceptance of the role in a statement to New York Post, saying she was "truly honoured".
  • Kashyap Patel, an Indian-origin lawyer, could be picked by Mr Trump for the CIA chief's post. The 44-year-old served as the former Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defence Christopher Miller. Patel has leaned into controversy throughout his career. In an interview with Trump ally Steve Bannon last year, he promised to "come after" politicians and journalists perceived to be enemies of Trump.
    Kashyap Patel, an Indian-origin lawyer, could be picked by Mr Trump for the CIA chief's post. The 44-year-old served as the former Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defence Christopher Miller. Patel has leaned into controversy throughout his career. In an interview with Trump ally Steve Bannon last year, he promised to "come after" politicians and journalists perceived to be enemies of Trump.
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  • US President-elect Donald Trump has named Tom Homan, who was the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in his last administration, will be in charge of the nation's borders. As per CNN, Homan was the public face of the first Trump administration's aggressive efforts to step up immigration enforcement before retiring in 2018.
    US President-elect Donald Trump has named Tom Homan, who was the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in his last administration, will be in charge of the nation's borders. As per CNN, Homan was the public face of the first Trump administration's aggressive efforts to step up immigration enforcement before retiring in 2018.
  • Mike Waltz has been named by Mr Trump as his National Security Advisor. A former Army Green Beret, Mr Waltz is currently a US congressman from Florida and has established himself as one of the foremost China hawks in the House. He is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.
    Mike Waltz has been named by Mr Trump as his National Security Advisor. A former Army Green Beret, Mr Waltz is currently a US congressman from Florida and has established himself as one of the foremost China hawks in the House. He is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.
  • Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated in January, had previously named his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.
    Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated in January, had previously named his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.
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  • Marco Rubio, potential secretary of state, is a senator from Florida and 2016 Republican presidential candidate. Rubio has long been involved in foreign affairs in the Senate, particularly as it relates to Latin America, and he has solid relationships throughout the party.
    Marco Rubio, potential secretary of state, is a senator from Florida and 2016 Republican presidential candidate. Rubio has long been involved in foreign affairs in the Senate, particularly as it relates to Latin America, and he has solid relationships throughout the party.
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