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    It’s been two weeks since Election Day, and President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his administration just months before his inauguration.

    Two weeks into his first presidential transition, Trump had named only three key people to his administration: the chief of staff, the attorney general and the ambassador to the United Nations, according to a report. timeline by Politico. In the same period since this election day, he appointed more than 10 Cabinet positions and a list of other key positions within his administration.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    Trump’s inauguration day as the 47th President of the United States is scheduled for January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

    Before Trump is sworn in, other key dates and processes must take place, including the counting of electoral votes.

    Here are the dates to keep in mind for the remainder of this election season:

    • December 11: Preparation of verification certificates
    • December 17: Electors vote in every state
    • December 25: Deadline for receiving electoral votes
    • January 3: Congress meets
    • January 6: Counting of electoral votes

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    Who did Trump choose for his administration?

    Susie Wiles

    Trump named his top campaign adviser, Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, the first woman in history to hold that title. The Florida political consultant largely stays out of the spotlight, but is credited with helping lead Trump’s political comeback.

    Representative Matt Gaetz

    Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has been named the next attorney general to oversee the Justice Department that he has long criticized.

    Senator Marco Rubio

    Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is named the next secretary of state. He will bring foreign policy experience through his service on the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. A Cuban-American, he is expected to be the first Latin American to become secretary of state.

    Tulsi Gabbard

    Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is named director of national intelligence. The former Democratic presidential candidate turned Republican represented Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District from 2013 to 2021.

    Stephen Miller

    Stephen Miller, a longtime Trump adviser, has been named deputy chief of staff for policy in the incoming Trump administration. The 39-year-old served as Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriting director during the Republican’s first term in the White House and is credited with shaping Trump’s immigration policy.

    Elise Stefanik

    Trump nominated Elise Stefanika five-term Republican representing a district in northern New York, as his choice for ambassador to the United Nations. She is the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and a former vice-presidential candidate for Trump.

    Tom Homan

    Trump appointed Tom Homan to oversee deportation policy and aviation security. Homan was a border patrol agent for 34 years and served in the first Trump administration as acting director of ICE. He sparked controversy due to strict immigration enforcement, including the “zero tolerance” policy that separated undocumented immigrant families.

    Lee Zeldin

    Trump appointed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin was a congressman for parts of Long Island, New York and ran for but lost to Kathy Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial race.

    Representative Mike Waltz

    Trump appointed Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security advisor. Waltz held civilian positions at the Pentagon, served on the House Armed Services Committee and supported Trump’s isolationist view on foreign relations.

    Governor Mike Huckabee

    Trump announced he was nominating a former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as its American ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a Baptist minister and former Fox News host who twice ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination. His daughter is Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during Trump’s first presidency.

    John Ratcliffe

    Trump nominated his former director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives before becoming director of national intelligence at the end of Trump’s first presidency.

    Pete Hegseth

    Trump nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. A Fox News commentator, Hegseth served in the U.S. National Guard and led veterans advocacy groups.

    Governor Kristi Noem

    Trump announced his choice of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for secretary of Homeland Security. The choice puts the hard-line conservative governor, who sent the state’s National Guard to the southern border, in a key immigration role.

    William McGinley

    Trump tapped William McGinley to serve as his White House legal advisor. McGinley, a partner at the Washington-based law firm Holtzman Vogel, worked as White House cabinet secretary during Trump’s first presidency.

    Doug Collins

    Trump nominated Doug Collins to serve as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a former member of Congress from 2013 to 2021 and trusted Trump loyalist, is a chaplain for the United States Air Force Reserve Command.

    Governor Doug Burgum

    Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his nominee for Interior Secretary. Burgum, a wealthy 68-year-old software executive, ran against Trump in the 2020 election but dropped out in December. As Interior Secretary, he would oversee federal lands and direct programs involving native tribes.

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

    Trump announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be his choice to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy ran as an independent before dropping out in August and supporting Trump. He is known for his vaccine hesitancy and his stance against fluoride in water, although both are widely encouraged by medical professionals.

    Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

    Trump named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly created initiative to cut government spending. Trump’s declared plan it is up to the department to provide advice outside of government.

    Contributors: Greta Cross, Joey Garrison, Francesca Chambers

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