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According to the Constitution of the United States, the Cabinet's role is to advise the president on a number of subjects, pertinent to each member’s respective office.
The vice president serves by statute, but all heads of departments must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. In total, there are 26 members in the Cabinet. These include the vice president, 15 heads of department (e.g. secretaries), and 10 officials (e.g. directors, administrators, etc.). In this gallery, we focus on the 15 executive departments and bring you the names of those picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the roles. Click on to find out what Cabinet members do and who Trump picked for the roles.
The attorney general provides legal advice to the president and represents the country when it comes to legal matters. They also oversee law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and the ATF.
Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, will be assuming the position under his administration.
The agriculture secretary heads the Department of Agriculture. The post holder is responsible for a number of areas, including agricultural trade and production, farming and livestock production, as well as food safety and the protection of natural resources.
Trump has picked former White House aide and attorney Brooke Rollins for the job. Rollins served as domestic policy chief during the president's first administration.
The commerce secretary not only oversees the Department of Commerce but also advises the president on all matters relating to commerce, including trade practices and negotiations with other countries.
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is the man for the job in Trump’s administration.
The defense secretary manages the Pentagon. The post holder is responsible for the military, defense, and managing intelligence through the Defense Intelligence Agency.
President Donald Trump's choice for the role is Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth.
The secretary of education is responsible for the Education Department. The department oversees the distribution of federal financial aid for education, conducts research related to schools, and has priorities such as tackling discrimination in schools.
Former WWE executive Linda McMahon was announced as Trump’s pick for the position. McMahon served as administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019.
The energy secretary is responsible for the country’s energy production, conservation, and policy. The post holder also oversees nuclear development, including reactor and weapons programs.
Donald Trump nominated fossil fuel executive Chris Wright for the role. Wright is the CEO of North America's second-largest hydraulic fracturing company, Liberty Energy.
The Health and Human Services secretary is responsible for food and drug safety, as well as public health. The post holder oversees the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Indian Health Service, Administration for Children and Families.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the man nominated by Donald Trump for this role. RFK Jr. is an environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist.
The Secretary of Homeland Security is responsible for domestic security, including border security and immigration. It also oversees anti-terrorism measures, as well as disaster prevention and management.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is the woman chosen for the position by President-elect Donald Trump.
The job of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is to manage the agency responsible for federal housing law and urban development. The HUD has numerous programs that address a number of things, from home ownership and affordable housing to homelessness.
Donald Trump announced that former Texas lawmaker and NFL player Scott Turner was his pick for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Secretary of the Interior is the head of the Department of the Interior, which is responsible for about 75% of all federal land. The department also has agencies such as the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the United States Geological Survey.
Trump picked former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to be the United States Secretary of the Interior in his administration.
The labor secretary oversees the Labor Department, which is responsible for federal laws and regulations related to the workplace. These include wages, workplace safety, employment services, and unemployment benefits.
Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer was the congresswoman picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the role.
The Secretary of State serves as the head of the State Department. The post holder advises the president on foreign policy and international relations.
Trump nominated Florida senator and lawyer Marco Rubio to be his chief advisor in foreign policy and the country’s top diplomat.
The head of the Department of Transportation is responsible for the country’s federal network of highways and railroads. The post holder also oversees aviation and trucking regulations.
Donald Trump nominated former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be his Secretary of Transportation.
The treasury secretary is the president’s chief adviser on economic and fiscal policy. The post holder heads the Treasury Department, which oversees agencies such as the U.S. Mint and the Internal Revenue Service, among others.
American investor Scott Bessent was the name put forward by Donald Trump for the position.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs oversees the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which is responsible for all matters related to veterans. This includes benefits, health care, cemeteries, and memorials, to name a few.
Donald Trump picked Air Force Reserve chaplain and former congressman Doug Collins to be the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sources: (CBS News) (The White House) (Military.com)
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According to the Constitution of the United States, the Cabinet's role is to advise the president on a number of subjects, pertinent to each member’s respective office.
The vice president serves by statute, but all heads of departments must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. In total, there are 26 members in the Cabinet. These include the vice president, 15 heads of department (e.g. secretaries), and 10 officials (e.g. directors, administrators, etc.). In this gallery, we focus on the 15 executive departments and bring you the names of those picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the roles. Click on to find out what Cabinet members do and who Trump picked for the roles.