In a surprise to the political left and right alike, Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to serve as attorney general in his administration.
“Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice,” Trump wrote on social media Wednesday afternoon.
In 2023, Gaetz led the effort to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House.
Gaetz has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for possible sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. He has denied the allegations and in September announced he would no longer voluntarily cooperate with the investigation.
Marco Rubio
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the RNC in Milwaukee on July 16. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
After rumors began spreading Monday, Trump formally announced Wednesday that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is his choice for secretary of the Department of State.
“He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump wrote in the announcement.
Rubio was born in Miami to parents who immigrated to America from Cuba. He has served in the Senate since 2010.
Tulsi Gabbard
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii is seen here on Sept. 13, 2023. A Democrat while she was in Congress, Gabbard recently officially switched parties. (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
Tulsi Gabbard is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, and Trump announced Wednesday that she will serve as director of national intelligence in his administration.
A former members of Congress, she left the Democratic Party in 2022 to become an independent and more recently became a Republican.
“I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength,” Trump wrote on social media.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Elon Musk speaks at an America PAC town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 26. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
It’s not surprising that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will have a critical role in Trump’s forthcoming administration, but few thought the two entrepreneurs would be working side by side.
Vivek Ramaswamy takes the stage during a Trump campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 9. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump has appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to lead his fledgling Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
The department’s mission is to cut wasteful government spending and “ensure your tax dollars will be spent wisely,” according to the department’s X account.
Musk has promised a “leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars. This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining.”
Kristi Noem
GOP South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is seen here on the Fox Business Network on May 7. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has built her brand on advancing economic freedom and traditional values, and on standing against the threat China and other adversaries pose to America.
Trump appointed Noem to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. In his announcement, Trump praised Noem for her support of securing America’s borders.
“She was the first Governor to send National Guard Soldiers to help Texas fight the Biden Border Crisis, and they were sent a total of eight times,” Trump said, adding that Noem will work closely with Homan to secure the border.
On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss Trump’s Cabinet picks and why some are so surprising.
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