Trump picks keep coming: CIA director, special envoy to the Middle East, ambassador to Israel latest on all-star team
President-elect continuing rapid-fire selections of names he would like in his second administration
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing his rapid-fire selections of names he would like to see serve in his administration.
John Ratcliffe: CIA director
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will serve as the CIA director under President Trump.
“From exposing fake Russian collusion to be a Clinton campaign operation, to catching the FBl’s abuse of Civil Liberties at the FISA Court, John Ratcliffe has always been a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public,” Trump said.
I am pleased to announce that former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
From exposing fake Russian collusion to be a Clinton campaign operation, to catching the FBl’s abuse of Civil Liberties at the… pic.twitter.com/FYoYHvWuNr
— Trump Posts on (@trump_repost) November 12, 2024
“When 51 intelligence officials were lying about Hunter Biden’s laptop, there was one, John Ratcliffe, telling the truth to the American People.”
Bill McGinley: White House counsel
Bill McGinley will serve as White House counsel for President Trump.
“Bill is a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement,” Trump said.
I am pleased to announce that William Joseph McGinley will serve as my White House Counsel. Bill is a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement. He served in… pic.twitter.com/trzNv7XcbM
— Trump Posts on (@trump_repost) November 12, 2024
“He served in my first term as White House Cabinet Secretary and played a major role in our election victory as the RNC’s Outside Counsel for Election Integrity.”
BREAKING NEWS
Trump announced William McGinley will serve as his White House Counsel. pic.twitter.com/7vZOL70XfE
— dustin mills (@dustinemills24) November 12, 2024
Steven C. Witkoff: Special envoy to the Middle East
President-elect Trump is appointing Steven C. Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East.
“Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous,” Trump said.
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Steven C. Witkoff to be Special Envoy to the Middle East. Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous. Steve will be… pic.twitter.com/EATCW4lMXY
— Trump Posts on (@trump_repost) November 12, 2024
“Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud …”
Mike Huckabee: Ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to be U.S. ambassador to Israel.
“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years,” Trump said.
#BREAKING: President Trump has just announce he’s nominating Fmr. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Trump says Mike “loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in… pic.twitter.com/LdpetQkoGP
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 12, 2024
“He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East.”
Marco Rubio: Secretary of state
President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as U.S. secretary of state.
A fierce critic of the terror group Hamas, the three-term senator was actually considered as Trump’s running mate over the summer before Sen. JD Vance of Ohio became the Republican vice presidential nominee.
America, your new Secretary of State
Congratulations @marcorubio – Mazal tov pic.twitter.com/hbBIGlhoVt
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) November 12, 2024
Kristi Noem: DHS secretary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to be nominated as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
The department oversees U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service and FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The American people know how to spend their own money. By eliminating government waste and focusing federal spending on the core functions of government, President Trump will deal with the debt and unleash economic growth. That’s what we did in South Dakota! pic.twitter.com/EijxlmyflN
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) November 11, 2024
Mike Waltz: National security adviser
U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., has been offered the post of national security adviser.
#BREAKING: President Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz as his National Security Adviser
Waltz is a HARSH critic of NATO, and wants to force other countries to pay their share instead of just the US.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 11, 2024
The congressman from the Sunshine State is the first retired Green Beret to serve in Congress and is no stranger to defense matters, advising former Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.
Waltz has been a critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. In November, he told NPR the U.S. had “leverage” to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to discus a “diplomatic resolution” to stop the conflict.
President Trump has selected Congressman Mike Waltz to be his National Security Advisor. Waltz wrote last year that “The era of Ukraine’s blank check from Congress is OVER.”
SUPER BASED pic.twitter.com/PsW1UypcgG
— George (@BehizyTweets) November 11, 2024
Fox News noted: “Elevating a House lawmaker to the administration could complicate Republicans’ ability to govern the chamber.”
“Waltz is in a safe red seat on the eastern Florida coast, so it’s highly unlikely to fall into Democratic hands. But replacing a House member is a process that could take several weeks.”
Elise Stefanik: U.N. ambassador
Trump also selected his longtime ally U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.
“I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Trump said in a statement Monday.
“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”
Elise Stefanik single-handedly ousted three university presidents who wouldn’t commit to protecting Jewish students.
Now, on to the United Nations…
pic.twitter.com/9NHLIcf6rA— Gabriel Noronha (@GLNoronha) November 11, 2024
Tom Homan: Border czar
Also selected by Trump is former acting ICE Director Tom Homan, who told Fox News he is “honored” to be tapped as the “border czar.”
Out: Border Czar Kamala Harris
In: Border Czar Tom Homan https://t.co/NkIHSmt8Mo— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) November 11, 2024
“I’ve been on this network for years complaining about what this administration did to this border. I’ve been yelling and screaming about it and what they need to do to fix it. So when the president asked me, ‘Would you come back and fix it?’ Of course. I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t. I’m honored the president asked me to come back and help solve this national security crisis, so I’m looking forward to it,” he told “Fox & Friends” Monday in his first interview since being chosen for the role.
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan absolutely owned AOC pic.twitter.com/PDRZKqxOUV
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) November 11, 2024
“I think the calling is clear,” he continued, “I’ve got to go back and help because every morning … I’m pissed off with what this [Biden] administration did to the most secure border in my lifetime, so I’m going to go back and do what I can to fix it.”
Lee Zeldin: EPA
Also Monday, Trump named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, saying he will “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses.”
“Zeldin also will maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet,” Trump added.
It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator.
We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water. https://t.co/FQk9XPdgcw
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) November 11, 2024
On Fox News Monday, Zeldin said he’ll look to ensure America is able to “pursue energy dominance … bring back American jobs to the auto industry and so much more.”
Zeldin added he’s excited to help manifest Trump’s economic agenda: “I think the American people are so hungry for it. It’s one of the big reasons why they’re sending him back to the White House.”
Stephen Miller: Deputy chief of staff for policy
Trump also chose longtime adviser Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff for policy, a selection that does not need Senate confirmation since it’s not a Cabinet position.
Miller is among the longest-serving aides to Trump, dating back to his 2016 White House campaign.
Miller drew large cheers at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, telling the crowd, “your salvation is at hand,” after what he cast as “decades of abuse that has been heaped upon the good people of this nation – their jobs looted and stolen from them and shipped to Mexico, Asia and foreign countries. The lives of their loved ones ripped away from them by illegal aliens, criminal gangs and thugs who don’t belong in this country.”
Ladies and gentleman, your next deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller.
“America is for Americans and Americans only.”
Let’s go!! pic.twitter.com/rKJsMohFaD
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
Susie Wiles: Chief of staff
Miller will be working with Susie Wiles, Trump’s senior campaign adviser he chose to be his chief of staff last week.
“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said.
Trump talks about his now Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at a grocery store campaign stop in Pennsylvania:
“Susie Wiles is here. She’s low key. Her father was Pat Summerall — a great great announcer — great football player… she’s got good genetics.” pic.twitter.com/nq6cldrhrU
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 8, 2024
“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again.”
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