Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

The Second Trump cabinet
Office	Name	Term
President	Donald Trump	2025–present
Vice President	JD Vance	2025–present
Secretary of State	Marco Rubio	2025–present
Secretary of the Treasury	Scott Bessent	2025–present
Secretary of Defense	Pete Hegseth	2025–present
Secretary of the Interior	Doug Burgum	2025–present
Secretary of Transportation	Sean Duffy	2025–present
Secretary of Homeland Security	Kristi Noem	2025–present
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency	Lee Zeldin	2025–present
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency	John Ratcliffe	2025–present
Chief of Staff	Susie Wiles	2025–present

All permanent members of the Cabinet of the United States as heads of executive departments require the advice and consent of the United States Senate following appointment by the president before taking office. The vice presidency is exceptional in that the position requires an election to office pursuant to the United States Constitution. The president may also designate heads of other agencies and non-Senate-confirmed members of the Executive Office of the President as Cabinet-level members of the Cabinet. The Cabinet meets with the president in the Cabinet Room, a room adjacent to the Oval Office.

As the Republican Party controls the Senate, it is expected that all of Trump's designates will be confirmed with little contest. However, some nominees have been met with criticism by a few Senate Republicans.

On November 12, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would work together to lead the Department of Government Efficiency in his second term. Despite the name, it is unlikely to be a federal executive department, since official departments require congressional approval, and is more likely to be a component of the Executive Office of the President or a presidential commission working closely with the Office of Management and Budget.

Trump's cabinet choices were described by Business Insider and Reuters as valuing personal loyalty over relevant experience, and for having a range of conflicting ideologies and "eclectic personalities". It was also described as the wealthiest administration in modern history, with over 13 billionaires chosen to take government posts. Trump officials and Elon Musk threatened to fund primary challengers in upcoming elections against Republican Senators who did not vote for Trump's nominees.

The following have been named as Cabinet appointees by the President of the United States.

Second cabinet of President Donald Trump
Elected to office – all other cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the president   Yet to be confirmed by the Senate   Serving in an acting capacity   No Senate consent needed
Office Date announced/confirmed	Designee	Office Date announced/confirmed	Designee
Vice President Announced July 15, 2024 Elected November 5, 2024 Assumed office January 20, 2025	U.S. Senator JD Vance from Ohio	Secretary of State Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 21, 2025	former U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida
Secretary of the Treasury Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office January 28, 2025	former Key Square Group CEO Scott Bessent from South Carolina	Secretary of Defense Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 25, 2025	former TV host, and Army veteran Pete Hegseth from Tennessee
Attorney General Announced November 21, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former state attorney general Pam Bondi of Florida	Secretary of the Interior Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office February 1, 2025	Former Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota
Secretary of Agriculture Announced November 23, 2024 Assumed office TBD	AFPI President Brooke Rollins from Texas	Secretary of Commerce Announced November 19, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick from New York
Secretary of Labor Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former U.S. Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer from Oregon	Secretary of Health and Human Services Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Lawyer and activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from California
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former state representative Scott Turner from Texas	Secretary of Transportation Announced November 18, 2024 Assumed office January 28, 2025	Former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy from Wisconsin
Secretary of Energy Announced November 16, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright from Colorado	Secretary of Education Announced November 19, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former SBA Administrator Linda McMahon from Connecticut
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former U.S. Representative Doug Collins from Georgia	Secretary of Homeland Security Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 25, 2025	Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota
Cabinet-level officials
Office Date announced/confirmed	Designee	Office Date announced/confirmed	Designee
White House Chief of Staff Announced November 7, 2024 Assumed office January 20, 2025	Political consultant Susie Wiles from Florida	Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Announced November 11, 2024 Assumed office January 29, 2025	Former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin from New York
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former OMB Director Russell Vought from Virginia	Director of National Intelligence Announced November 13, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 23, 2025	Former intelligence director John Ratcliffe from Texas	United States Trade Representative Announced November 26, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former USTR Chief of Staff Jamieson Greer from Washington, D.C.
Ambassador to the United Nations Announced November 10, 2024 Assumed office TBD	U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York	Administrator of the Small Business Administration Announced December 4, 2024 Assumed office TBD	Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler from Georgia

Below is a list of confirmations for or withdrawals from Cabinet positions, Cabinet-level positions, and other significant positions that were approved through the Senate from January 2025 onwards, by a recorded roll-call vote, rather than by a voice vote.

Office	Nominee	State	Announced	Committee	Hearing date(s)	Committee vote result	Committee vote date	Cloture vote result	Cloture vote date	Floor vote result	Floor vote date	Assumed office
Secretary of State	Marco Rubio	FL	November 13, 2024	Foreign Relations	January 15, 2025	22–0	January 20, 2025	N/A	N/A	99–0	January 20, 2025	January 21, 2025
Secretary of the Treasury	Scott Bessent	SC	November 22, 2024	Finance	January 16, 2025	16–11	January 21, 2025	67–23	January 25, 2025	68–29	January 27, 2025	January 28, 2025
Secretary of Defense	Pete Hegseth	TN	November 12, 2024	Armed Services	January 14, 2025	14–13	January 20, 2025	51–49	January 23, 2025	51–50	January 24, 2025	January 25, 2025
Attorney General	Pam Bondi	FL	November 21, 2024	Judiciary	January 15, 2025 – January 16, 2025	12–10	January 29, 2025	Pending	February 3, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of the Interior	Doug Burgum	ND	November 14, 2024	Energy and Natural Resources	January 16, 2025	18–2	January 23, 2025	78–20	January 29, 2025	79–18	January 30, 2025	February 1, 2025
Secretary of Agriculture	Brooke Rollins	TX	November 23, 2024	Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry	January 23, 2025	Pending	February 3, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Commerce	Howard Lutnick	NY	November 19, 2024	Commerce, Science and Transportation	January 29, 2025	Pending	February 5, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Labor	Lori Chavez-DeRemer	OR	November 22, 2024	Health, Education, Labor and Pensions	TBD	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Health and Human Services	Robert F. Kennedy Jr.	CA	November 14, 2024	Finance	January 29, 2025	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
				Health, Education, Labor and Pensions	January 30, 2025	Consultative	N/A
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development	Scott Turner	TX	November 22, 2024	Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs	January 16, 2025	13–11	January 23, 2025	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Transportation	Sean Duffy	WI	November 18, 2024	Commerce, Science and Transportation	January 15, 2025	28–0	January 22, 2025	97–0	January 27, 2025	77–22	January 28, 2025	January 28, 2025
Secretary of Energy	Chris Wright	CO	November 16, 2024	Energy and Natural Resources	January 15, 2025	15–5	January 23, 2025	62–35	January 30, 2025	Pending	February 3, 2025	TBD
Secretary of Education	Linda McMahon	CT	November 19, 2024	Health, Education, Labor and Pensions	TBD	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Veterans Affairs	Doug Collins	GA	November 14, 2024	Veterans' Affairs	January 21, 2025	18–1	January 23, 2025	83–13	January 30, 2025	Pending	TBD	TBD
Secretary of Homeland Security	Kristi Noem	SD	November 12, 2024	Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs	January 17, 2025	13–2	January 20, 2025	61–39	January 24, 2025	59–34	January 25, 2025	January 25, 2025
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency	Lee Zeldin	NY	November 11, 2024	Environment and Public Works	January 16, 2025	11–8	January 23, 2025	56–42	January 29, 2025	56–42	January 29, 2025	January 29, 2025
Director of the Office of Management and Budget	Russell Vought	VA	November 22, 2024	Budget	January 22, 2025	11–0	January 30, 2025	Pending	February 3, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD
				Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs	January 15, 2025	8–7	January 20, 2025
Director of National Intelligence	Tulsi Gabbard	HI	November 13, 2024	Intelligence	January 30, 2025	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Trade Representative	Jamieson Greer	DC	November 26, 2024	Finance	February 6, 2025	Pending	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Ambassador to the United Nations	Elise Stefanik	NY	November 10, 2024	Foreign Relations	January 21, 2025	19–3	January 30, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Administrator of the Small Business Administration	Kelly Loeffler	GA	December 4, 2024	Small Business and Entrepreneurship	January 29, 2025	Pending	February 5, 2025	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency	John Ratcliffe	TX	November 12, 2024	Intelligence	January 15, 2025	14–3	January 20, 2025	72–26	January 23, 2025	74–25	January 23, 2025	January 23, 2025

Donald Trump defeated the incumbent vice president and Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 presidential election, receiving 312 electoral votes compared to Harris's 226 electoral votes in the election; winning every swing state in addition to holding on to all of the states that he won in 2020. The formal certification of the results took place on January 6, 2025. He assumed office on January 20, 2025.

President of the United States
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Donald Trump	June 14, 1946 (age 78)	Florida	45th president of the United States (2017–2021) Owner of Trump Media & Technology Group (2021–present) Chairman of the Trump Organization (1971–2017) Host and producer of The Apprentice (2004–2015)

The vice president is the only cabinet member to be elected to the position who does not require Senate confirmation, and the vice president does not serve at the pleasure of the president. There were dozens of potential running mates for Trump who received media speculation. Trump's eventual pick of Senator JD Vance (R-OH) was officially announced on July 15, 2024, and confirmed by acclamation via parliamentary procedure amongst delegates to the 2024 Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024.

United States senator JD Vance (R-OH) was elected Vice President of the United States, receiving 312 electoral votes, compared to the governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, who received 226 electoral votes in the election. The formal certification of the results took place on January 6, 2025. He assumed office on January 20, 2025. Vance is the third youngest vice president in U.S. history.

Vice President of the United States
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	JD Vance	August 2, 1984 (age 40)	Ohio	United States senator from Ohio (2023–2025) Author of Hillbilly Elegy (2016 – later made into a movie) Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (2003–2007)

The following cabinet positions are listed in order of their creation (also used as the basis for the United States presidential line of succession).

A nomination for Secretary of State is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Foreign Relations Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida was announced as President-elect Trump's nominee for the position on November 13, 2024. He was confirmed 99–0 by the Senate on Inauguration Day and sworn into office on January 21.

Secretary of State
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Marco Rubio	May 28, 1971 (age 53)	Florida	Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (2021–2025) Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (2020–2021) (Acting) Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee (2019–2021) Candidate for President of the United States in 2016 United States senator from Florida (2011–2025) 94th speaker of Florida House of Representatives (2006–2008) Florida state representative from the 111th district (2000–2008) Member of the West Miami City Commission (1998–2000)

A nomination for Secretary of the Treasury is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Finance Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Founder of the global macro investment firm Key Square Group Scott Bessent from South Carolina was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 22, 2024. He was confirmed 68–29 by the Senate on January 27, and sworn in the next day.

Secretary of the Treasury
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Scott Bessent	August 21, 1962 (age 62)	South Carolina	Founder of Key Square Group (2015–2025) Economic Advisor for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management (2011–2015) Member of the Council on Foreign Relations (2016–present)

A nomination for Secretary of Defense is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Armed Services Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Major Pete Hegseth from Tennessee, a Fox News political commentator, was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 12, 2024. He was confirmed 51–50 by the Senate on January 24 and sworn in the next day.

Secretary of Defense
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Pete Hegseth	June 6, 1980 (age 44)	Tennessee	Fox News personality (2014–2024) Candidate for U.S. senator from Minnesota in 2012 Executive Director of Vets For Freedom (2007–2012) Major in the Army National Guard (2003–2014; 2019–2021)

A nomination for Attorney General is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Judiciary Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. On November 13, 2024, Representative Matt Gaetz was selected to be attorney general, though Gaetz withdrew his name on November 21, 2024 after many Senate Republicans stated that he did not have enough votes to be confirmed. That evening, President-elect Trump selected former state attorney general Pam Bondi of Florida as his new nominee for the position.

Attorney General
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Pam Bondi	November 19, 1965 (age 59)	Florida	Chief Legal Officer of the America First Policy Institute (2024–present) Member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees (2020–present) 37th attorney general of Florida (2011–2019) Hillsborough County assistant state attorney (1994–2009)

A nomination for Secretary of the Interior is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 15, 2024.

He was confirmed 79–18 by the Senate on January 30.

Secretary of the Interior
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Doug Burgum	August 1, 1956 (age 68)	North Dakota	Governor of North Dakota (2016–2024) Candidate for President of the United States in 2024 Senior vice president of Microsoft Business Solutions Group (2001–2007) President of Great Plains Software (1984–2001) Founder of Arthur Ventures & Kilbourne Group Board chairman of Atlassian and SuccessFactors

A nomination for Secretary of Agriculture is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Former acting DPC director Brooke Rollins from Texas was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 23, 2024.

Secretary of Agriculture
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Brooke Rollins	April 10, 1972 (age 52)	Texas	President and CEO of America First Policy Institute (2021–present) Director of the Domestic Policy Council (2020–2021) (Acting) Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental and Technology Initiatives (2018–2020) President and CEO of Texas Public Policy Foundation (2003–2018)

A nomination for Secretary of Commerce is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Chairman, CEO & President of Cantor Fitzgerald Howard Lutnick from New York was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 19, 2024.

Secretary of Commerce
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Howard Lutnick	July 14, 1961 (age 63)	New York	President and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald (1991–present) Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald (1996–present) Chairman and CEO of BGC Group (2004–present)

A nomination for Secretary of Labor is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. On November 22, 2024, President-elect Trump selected Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer from Oregon as his nominee for Labor Secretary.

Secretary of Labor
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Lori Chavez-DeRemer	April 7, 1968 (age 56)	Oregon	U.S. representative from OR-5 (2023–2025) Mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon (2011–2019) Member of the Happy Valley City Council (2005–2011)

Although historically the nominee also holds meetings with the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, officially a nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the United States Senate Committee on Finance, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. 2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from California was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 14, 2024.

Secretary of Health and Human Services
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Robert F. Kennedy Jr.	January 17, 1954 (age 71)	California	Candidate for President of the United States in 2024 Chairman of Children's Health Defense (2015–2023) Founder and president of Waterkeeper Alliance (1999–2020) Director and Supervising Attorney of the Pace University Environmental Litigation Clinic (1987–2017)

A nomination for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. The president-elect announced the nomination of former state representative Scott Turner from Texas on November 22, 2024.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Scott Turner	February 26, 1972 (age 52)	Texas	Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (2019–2021) Texas state representative from the 33rd district (2013–2017) NFL cornerback (1995–2001, 2003)

A nomination for Secretary of Transportation is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Former representative and former prosecutor Sean Duffy from Wisconsin was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 18, 2024.

Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley executives had encouraged Trump to pick Emil Michael for the role.

He was confirmed 77–22 by the Senate on January 28, and sworn in the same day.

Secretary of Transportation
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Sean Duffy	October 3, 1971 (age 53)	Wisconsin	Cable news personality (CNN 2019–2020; Fox News/Fox Business 2020–2024) Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (2015–2017) U.S. representative from WI-7 (2011–2019) District Attorney of Ashland County (2002–2010)

The nomination of a secretary-designate is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Liberty Energy chairman/CEO/founder Chris Wright from Colorado was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 15, 2024.

Secretary of Energy
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Chris Wright	January 15, 1965 (age 60)	Colorado	Founder, CEO, and chairman of Liberty Energy (2011–present) Chairman of Stroud Energy (1994–2006) Founder & CEO of Pinnacle Technologies (1992–2006)

A nomination for Secretary of Education is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Former SBA administrator Linda McMahon from Connecticut was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 19, 2024.

Secretary of Education
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Linda McMahon	October 4, 1948 (age 76)	Connecticut	25th administrator of the Small Business Administration (2017–2019) Member of the Connecticut State Board of Education (2009–2010) Co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Connecticut in 2010 and 2012

A nomination for Secretary of Veterans Affairs is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Air Force colonel and former representative Doug Collins from Georgia was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 14, 2024.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Doug Collins	August 16, 1966 (age 58)	Georgia	Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee (2019–2020) U.S. representative from GA-9 (2013–2021) Candidate for U.S. Senator from Georgia in 2020 Georgia state representative from the 27th district (2007–2013) Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve (2002–present)

A nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security is reviewed during hearings held by the members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, then presented to the full Senate for a vote. Air Force Auxiliary lieutenant colonel and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota was announced as Trump's nominee for the position on November 12, 2024. She was confirmed by the Senate, 59–34, on January 25, 2025, and sworn in later that day.

Secretary of Homeland Security
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Kristi Noem	November 30, 1971 (age 53)	South Dakota	33rd governor of South Dakota (2019–2025) U.S. Representative from SD-AL (2011–2019) South Dakota state representative from the 6th district (2007–2011) Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol (2008–present)

Cabinet-level officials have positions that are considered to be of Cabinet level, but which are not heads of the executive departments. Which exact positions that are considered to be cabinet-level varies with each president.

In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected Army lieutenant colonel and former representative Lee Zeldin from New York as EPA administrator.

• Environment and Public Works Committee is responsible for holding a hearing to advance the nomination for a full Senate vote. He was confirmed 56–42 by the Senate on January 29, 2025.

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Lee Zeldin	January 30, 1980 (age 45)	New York	U.S. representative from NY-01 (2015–2023) Republican Nominee for Governor of New York in 2022 New York state senator from the 3rd district (2011–2014) Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army (2003–present)

In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected former Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought from Virginia as OMB director.

• Budget Committee is responsible for holding a hearing to advance the nomination for a full Senate vote.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Russell Vought	March 26, 1976 (age 48)	Virginia	Policy Director of the Republican National Committee (2024–present) Founder and President of the Center for Renewing America (2021–present) 42nd director of the Office of Management and Budget (2019–2021) (Acting: 2019–2020) Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2018–2020) Executive Director of the Republican Study Committee (2011–2013)

The UN ambassador was previously in the Cabinet from 1953 to 1989, 1993 to 2001, and 2009 to 2018. In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected Representative Elise Stefanik from New York as UN ambassador.

• Foreign Relations Committee is responsible for holding a hearing to advance the nomination for a full Senate vote.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Elise Stefanik	July 2, 1984 (age 40)	New York	Chair of the House Republican Conference (2021–2025) U.S. representative from NY-21 (2015–present) Aide to President George W. Bush (2008–2009) Staff member for the Domestic Policy Council (2006–2008)

The director of the Central Intelligence Agency was first elevated to Cabinet-level status by Trump in February 2017, during his first administration. This ended with the beginning of the Biden administration. In July 2023, the D/CIA was once again elevated to Cabinet-level status by the Biden administration. In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected former DNI and former representative John Ratcliffe from Texas to serve as CIA director. He was confirmed 74–25 by the Senate on January 23 and sworn in to office later that day.

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	John Ratcliffe	October 20, 1965 (age 59)	Texas	6th director of national intelligence (2020–2021) U.S. representative for TX-04 (2015–2020) Mayor of Heath, Texas (2004–2012) U.S. attorney for Eastern Texas (2007–2008)

The director of national intelligence was first elevated to Cabinet-level status by Trump in February 2017, during his first administration. In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected Army lieutenant colonel and former representative Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii to serve as his DNI.

• The Select Committee on Intelligence is responsible for holding a hearing to advance the nomination for a full Senate vote.

Director of National Intelligence
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Tulsi Gabbard	April 12, 1981 (age 43)	Hawaii	U.S. representative from HI-02 (2013–2021) Candidate for President of the United States in 2020 Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2013–2016) Member of the Honolulu City Council from the 6th district (2011–2012) Hawaii state representative from the 42nd district (2002–2004) Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army (2003–present)

The U.S. trade representative has been a Cabinet-level member since 1974, the beginning of Gerald Ford's presidency. President-elect Trump selected former USTR chief of staff Jamieson Greer from Washington, D.C. to be nominated for the position on November 26, 2024.

United States Trade Representative
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Jamieson Greer	1979/1980	Washington D.C.	Advisory Board Member of the Vandenberg Coalition (2021–present) Partner in International Trade, King & Spalding (2020–present) Chief of Staff to the U.S. trade representative (2017–2020) Of counsel in International Trade & National Security, Kirkland & Ellis (2016–2017) Associate in International Trade, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (2012–2016) Captain in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps (2008–2012)

The administrator of the Small Business Administration has been a Cabinet-level member since 2012, the middle of Barack Obama's presidency. It was previously a Cabinet-level member during the Clinton administration. The president-elect nominated former senator Kelly Loeffler from Georgia to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration on December 4, 2024.

Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Background	Reference
	Kelly Loeffler	November 27, 1970 (age 54)	Georgia	United States senator from Georgia (2020–2021) Chief executive officer of Bakkt (2018–2020)

The White House chief of staff has traditionally been the highest-ranking staff employee of the White House. The responsibilities of the chief of staff are both managerial and advisory over the president's official business. The chief of staff is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the president; it does not require Senate confirmation. On November 7, 2024, Trump announced Susie Wiles from Florida as his choice for his chief of staff, having served as his 2024 campaign co-chair. Wiles is the first woman to hold the position.

White House Chief of Staff
Portrait	Name	Date of birth	State	Years	Background	Reference
	Susie Wiles	May 14, 1957 (age 67)	Florida	January 20, 2025 – present	Co-chair of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign Senior Advisor for Ron DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial campaign Co-chair of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign in Florida Campaign manager of Jon Huntsman Jr.'s 2012 presidential campaign Campaign manager of Rick Scott's 2010 gubernatorial campaign Chief of Staff to Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney

Because cabinet members must be confirmed by the Senate, acting officials are typically appointed for the period before the Senate votes, in accordance with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998. For cabinet positions, only people who already actively hold a position confirmed by the Senate at the end of the previous administration are eligible, and they retain that position while they are detailed to the acting position. Normally, a senior employee of the same executive agency who is equivalent to a GS-15 or above on the federal pay scale would also be eligible, but this is believed to be unconstitutional in the case of secretaries of the federal executive departments, although this has not been tested in court.

Acting position	Appointee	Permanent position	Days in acting position
Secretary of State	Lisa D. Kenna	Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research	1
Secretary of the Treasury	David Lebryk	Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the Treasury	11
Secretary of Defense	Robert G. Salesses	Deputy Director for Washington Headquarters Services	5
Attorney General	James McHenry	Chief Administrative Hearing Officer	13
Secretary of the Interior	Walter Cruickshank	Deputy Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management	11
Secretary of Agriculture	Gary Washington	Chief Information Officer	13
Secretary of Commerce	Jeremy Pelter	Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration	13
Secretary of Labor	Vince Micone	Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations	13
Secretary of Health and Human Services	Dorothy Fink	Director of the Office on Women's Health	13
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development	Matt Ammon	Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes	13
Secretary of Transportation	Judith Kaleta	Deputy General Counsel	8
Secretary of Energy	Ingrid Kolb	Director of the Office of Management	13
Secretary of Education	Denise Carter	Principal Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Student Aid	13
Secretary of Veterans Affairs	Todd B. Hunter	Deputy Executive Director of Office of Mission Support	13
Secretary of Homeland Security	Benjamine Huffman	Director of Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers	5
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency	James Payne	Deputy General Counsel	9
Director of the Office of Management and Budget	Matthew Vaeth	Assistant Director for Legislative Reference	13
Director of National Intelligence	Stacey Dixon	Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence	5
	Lora Shiao	Chief Operating Officer	8
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency	Thomas Sylvester, Jr.	Deputy Director for Operations	3
Trade Representative	Juan Millán	Deputy General Counsel for Monitoring and Enforcement	11
Administrator of the Small Business Administration	Everett Woodel	District Director for Central and Southern Ohio	11

The nominees for the various cabinet positions answered questions in the respective Senate committee for the position that they were nominated for. Some nominees shared views on specific issues, while others differed on these views.

CIA director John Ratcliffe and FBI director nominee Kash Patel both stated in their respective Senate nomination hearings that obtaining a search warrant for an investigation under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) may be nearly impossible in situations where information is needed immediately, as might be in a hostage rescue situation or similar type of issues needing information moment by moment. In contrast, director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard spent a large part of her time in her nomination hearing emphasizing the need for privacy of U.S. citizens when Section 702 is applied. Essentially, § 702(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 prohibits intention data gathering of a U.S. citizen in the process of an investigation of an issue overseas.

• Second inauguration of Donald Trump
• Second presidential transition of Donald Trump
• Political appointments of the second Trump administration