Trump Administration 2.0: World's richest man, former soldier and Fox News anchor part of new US government
How To Understand The New Trump Administration 2.0
1. World's Richest Man
Speculation suggests a high-profile billionaire might take an advisory role, drawing on their business acumen to influence economic and tech policy.
2. Former Soldier
A retired military officer with strong conservative support is expected to bring defense experience to the administration, focusing on national security and defense policies.
3. Fox News Anchor
A popular conservative anchor is rumored to be considered for a role in communications, bringing media expertise and a loyal viewer base to the administration's messaging strategy.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, but even before he takes the oath, Donald Trump has already made nominations for important positions for his second term in office.
These include the world's richest person, a former military officer and Trump's golf partner. The eyes of the whole world are currently on Donald Trump's announcements under which he is announcing the nominations of people who will be appointed to important positions in the United States before the start of his presidential term.
So far, they include everyone from Elon Musk, the owner of X, to Trump's close associates and friends. Experts are trying to guess what Trump's policy will be from these appointments. What position will the United States take on the Middle East and will it continue to support Israel?
In addition, these appointments are being watched carefully in countries around the world and it is being estimated that which personality has taken what position on important issues in the past.
So far, Donald Trump has announced his decision on a few people on X, after which a former official from the US State Department said that it is a clear message that Trump is prioritizing national security.
These names also show that Trump is rewarding his supporters. Such as the special envoy nominated for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who has also donated to the Trump campaign and has also played golf with him. On the other hand, the US ambassador nominated for Israel, Mike Huckabee, is known to be pro-Israel and is also a businessman.
Another former diplomat said that Steve Witkoff has no direct connection to the Middle East, so this shows that he is prioritizing loyalty in appointments to important positions. However, the nomination of Steve Witkoff and Mike Huckabee, in addition to the US ambassador to the United Nations, certainly shows that Trump will openly support Israel.
On the other hand, many conservatives see China as the biggest economic and military threat to American influence. Although Trump has limited his criticism of China to trade, his foreign affairs team is increasingly filled with China critics.
Trump has named Mike Waltz, a former Army colonel who has previously said the United States and China are in a Cold War state, as his national security adviser. Elise Stefanik, the nominee for U.N. ambassador, has also accused China of interfering in the election after reports emerged that Chinese-backed hackers had tried to access the phones of former presidents.
Trump’s likely nominee for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has also been a critic of China. He was banned by the Chinese government in 2020 after he campaigned for sanctions against China after it cracked down on protests in Hong Kong.
In this article, we will take a look at the most important nominations to see who will be part of Trump's team.
Mike Huckabee: Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee to be new US ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee will be the new US ambassador to Israel. Although he is the first non-Jewish person to hold the position in 13 years, Huckabee, 69, has long been a vocal supporter of Israel.
The former governor of the US state of Arkansas made his first visit to Israel in 1973 and has since led dozens of Christian missions there.
During a 2018 visit to Israel while laying bricks for a new housing complex in the West Bank, he said he would “love to buy a house here someday.”
In 2008, Mike Huckabee said in a statement that “there is no such thing as Palestine.”
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamir Ben-Governor shared Mike Huckabee’s name on social media, along with flag and heart emojis.
Steve Witkoff: Special Envoy for the Middle East
Witkoff was playing golf with Trump when he was shot in September
Donald Trump has named campaign donor and real estate tycoon Steve Witkoff as his special envoy to the Middle East.
In a statement, Donald Trump said, “Steve Witkoff will be a tireless voice for peace and a source of pride for all of us.”
In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said Witkoff was a leader who “made every project and community stronger and more prosperous.”
Witkoff, 67, who was named by President Trump as envoy to the Middle East, is a close friend and longtime golf partner of President Trump.
In fact, Witkoff was playing golf with Trump when he was shot in September.
Steve Witkoff testified in Trump’s defense in the Manhattan fraud case. He told the court that the two met in 1986 after a business transaction.
According to Steve Witkoff, he bought Trump a sandwich at that time because Trump had no cash on him at the time.
John Ratcliffe: CIA Director
In 2020, Trump renominated John Ratcliffe, saying that the press had treated him very badly.
Donald Trump has nominated former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to be the director of the US intelligence agency CIA.
He was first nominated for director of national intelligence in 2019, days after former special counsel Robert Mueller was questioned by Congress at a high-profile hearing.
Mueller was a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of collusion between Russia and Trump's 2016 election campaign.
Trump withdrew his nomination a few days after bipartisan objections over concerns about John Ratcliffe's qualifications.
In 2020, Trump renominated John Ratcliffe, saying that the press had treated him very badly.
John Ratcliffe: CIA Director
Pete Hegseth is a former Fox News host
Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth to be his defense secretary.
Trump wrote about Pete Hegseth, saying, "He is tough, smart, and truly believes in America first. Because of Pete, our military will be great again and America will never fall."
He added, "No one fights for soldiers, and Pete will be a brave and patriotic champion of our policy of 'peace through strength.'"
Pete Hegseth has also been involved with the US military in the past. He has also been a Fox News host.
He has also headed two groups that advocate for soldiers. He also ran unsuccessfully for a Senate seat in Minnesota.
Mike Waltz: National Security Advisor
Mike Waltz, chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee, takes a tough stance on China
Florida Congressman Mike Waltz has been named as the new national security adviser for Trump’s second term.
Waltz, 50, is a former U.S. military veteran and has served in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa multiple times.
He has been a longtime Trump supporter. In his message on X, he wrote that he was “deeply honored” to serve in Trump’s cabinet.
He added that “there is nothing more important than defending our nation’s values, freedoms and the safety of every American.”
Mike Waltz, chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee, takes a tough stance on China and insists that the United States needs to do more to address the conflicts in the Pacific.
He has also said that the United States should maintain its support for Ukraine, but has also recently advocated for a review of U.S. spending on aid for the war.
Vivek Ramaswamy has been tasked by Donald Trump to lead the new Department of Government Performance.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Trump's big supporter and financier Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have also been tasked by Donald Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump said in a statement that "together these two great Americans will pave the way for my administration to eliminate government bureaucracy, reduce unnecessary regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies, which is essential to the 'Save America' movement."
Reacting to this responsibility in the Trump administration, Elon Musk, head of the American technology company Tesla, wrote that "this will shake up those involved in the system, and there are many of them."
On the other hand, Vivek Ramaswamy also wrote that he "will not make any concessions."
It should be noted that Elon Musk, considered Trump's most important supporter and one of the richest people in the world, donated $ 119 million to his election campaign.
Musk also tried to get people out of their homes to vote in swing states, distributing $1 million a day.
Christine Noam: Head of the Department of Homeland Security
Kristin Noam has been a long-time Trump ally.
Trump has also confirmed that he will nominate South Dakota Governor Kristin Noam to head the Department of Homeland Security.
Noam was mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate over the summer. She has been a long-time Trump ally and campaigned vigorously for the president-elect.
She also made headlines this year when she revealed that she shot her dog because it was “untrained” and “dangerous.”
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