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Trump transition: Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Marco Rubio as secretary of state

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Last updated: Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:24AM GMT
President-elect Trump meets with President Biden at the White House
MaryAlice Parks reports on the meeting in Washington.

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 and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador, 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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2 hours and 32 minutes ago

Gaetz already resigned from Congress, Speaker Johnson says

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general, offered his resignation from Congress earlier Wednesday -- effective immediately, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced.

Johnson said the resignation took him by "surprise" but that the Florida congressman did so to "start the clock" on the process for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to call a special election to fill his vacancy.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 23, 2024.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 23, 2024.

"We're grateful for that so we move forward," Johnson said.

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Nov 13, 2024, 8:35 PM GMT

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Trump has nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, he posted on his social media.

Gaetz was seen traveling with Trump in the motorcade Wednesday during the president-elect's visit to Washington, D.C.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at a campaign event Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at a campaign event Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Atlanta.

The role is a Senate-confirmed appointment.

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Nov 13, 2024, 8:27 PM GMT

Tulsi Gabbard tapped as director of national intelligence

Trump announced that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is his pick for director of national intelligence.

"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 said in a statement.

Tulsi Gabbard arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Lititz, Pa., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
Tulsi Gabbard arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Lititz, Pa., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

The role is a Senate-confirmed appointment.

Gabbard, who once ran for president as a Democrat, had a prominent role as part of Trump's 2024 campaign team.

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Nov 13, 2024, 8:15 PM GMT

Marco Rubio announced as secretary of state pick

Trump has officially announced Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his nomination for secretary of state.

"Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom," Trump said in a statement. "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."

The role must be confirmed by the Senate.

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