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Trump transition: Trump praises Elon Musk and RFK Jr. during Mar-a-Lago gala address

Trump's picks include RFK Jr., Marco Rubio, Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and more.

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Last updated: Friday, November 15, 2024 4:20AM GMT
Trump praises RFK Jr. during Mar-a-Lago gala address
During his address at a Mar-a-Lago gala, Trump praised his newly announced cabinet members, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

After a sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, President-elect Donald Trump is now set to become just the second ever to serve nonconsecutive terms in office.

Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Tom Homan as his "border czar," among other positions.

Inauguration Day is Jan. 20.

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Nov 12, 2024, 6:23 PM

List: Trump's picks for cabinet, key roles in next administration

President-elect Donald Trump is naming cabinet members and adding other key positions to his administration.

These team members will have a direct impact on implementing Trump's policies in his second term.

MORE | Here's a look at the president-elect's other appointees so far.

This split image shows, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., left, Stephen Miller, middle, and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, right.
This split image shows, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., left, Stephen Miller, middle, and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, right.
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Nov 14, 2024, 11:56 PM GMT

Trump expected to speak at AFPI's Mar-a-Lago gala tonight

Trump is expected to speak at America First Policy Institute's annual gala at Mar-a-Lago tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

Trump was seen attending AFPI's festivities at his club Wednesday night, after returning from his visit to the White House.

The think tank has been quietly building policy proposals and infrastructure for a second Trump presidency. It houses hundreds of former Trump administration officials and staffers.

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Nov 14, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT

Trump taps another attorney for DOJ

Trump said he has selected Dean John Sauer as solicitor general, in his fourth announcement of the day.

The Department of Justice position requires Senate confirmation.

As Trump's defense attorney, Sauer argued for presidential immunity in front of the Supreme Court earlier this year, in which the high court granted broad immunity for official acts.

He marks the third attorney who has worked on Trump's criminal cases nominated for a DOJ position.

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Nov 14, 2024, 11:28 PM GMT

Doug Collins tapped for secretary of veterans affairs

Trump announced he has nominated former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins for secretary of veterans affairs.

Collins is a veteran who currently serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, Trump said in a statement.

"We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said.

The position requires Senate confirmation.

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Nov 14, 2024, 11:27 PM GMT

Trump picks his defense attorneys for Justice Department posts

Trump announced he has selected Todd Blanche for deputy attorney general and Emil Bove for principal associate deputy attorney general.

Both represented Trump during his hush-money trial in Manhattan earlier this year, when he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

The high-ranking Justice Department positions require Senate confirmation.

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