11.11.2024 23:30
As Donald Trump, who was elected as the 47th President of the United States, prepares for his second term, there is curiosity about who will be included in his cabinet, with expectations that the decisive figure will be Elon Musk.
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Donald Trump, who was elected president for the second time in the U.S., will officially take office on January 20. He will need to fill approximately 4,000 government positions, including cabinet members who will work in his new administration.
According to ABC News, based in the U.S., during his first term as president, Trump surrounded himself with business leaders aligned with the traditional order of the Republican Party. It is said that this time he will focus on individuals who will fulfill campaign promises and remain loyal.
HEAD HUNTER IDENTIFIED
According to Morning Brew, the most influential daily newsletter in the U.S., the head hunter will be Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. After the September 11 attacks and the deaths of hundreds of employees, Lutnick managed to rebuild and lead the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald for years. At the same time, Lutnick is co-chairing the transition team with former WWE CEO Linda McMahon, whose name is among the frontrunners for the Department of Commerce.
CANDIDATES COMPETING FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Treasury Department, currently led by Janet Yellen, is seen as one of the most glamorous and influential positions in the cabinet. For this reason, it is not surprising that a number of names, including billionaire investor John Paulson and hedge fund founder Scott Bessent, are competing for this role. Other names mentioned include Trump’s former Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.
ELON MUSK WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ROLE
Elon Musk, who drew attention for his open support of Trump during the election process, will also have a significant role in the new administration. Although he is not expected to take on any official position in the cabinet, Trump announced that he would appoint Musk to oversee a committee that will review government spending. Musk has also promised to cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Moreover, Musk is expected to play an active role in the new cabinet and in determining Trump’s A-Team. It is suggested that Musk has openly expressed his views to Trump regarding personnel decisions and even influenced the President-elect of the U.S. to directly change his preferences for certain roles.
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