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More big names join Trump admin: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum latest on dream team

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Top Ten

President-elect continuing rapid-fire selections of names he would like in his second administration

By Joe Kovacs

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing his rapid-fire selections of names he would like to see serve in his administration.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Interior Department

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is nominated to be Secretary of the Interior Department.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (video screenshot)
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum

Trump: “He’s going to head the Department of Interior, and he’s going to be fantastic.”


Robert Kennedy, Jr.: Secretary of Health & Human Services

Robert Kennedy, Jr. is nominated to be Secretary of Health & Human Services.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Trump: “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health.”


Matt Gaetz: Attorney general

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is nominated to be U.S. attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 (RNC video screenshot)
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks at the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States,” Trump said.

“Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.

“Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department. On the House Judiciary Committee, which performs oversight of DOJ, Matt played a key role in defeating the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, and exposing alarming and systemic Government Corruption and Weaponization. He is a Champion for the Constitution and the Rule of Law.

“Matt will root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to its true mission of fighting Crime, and upholding our Democracy and Constitution. We must have Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency at DOJ. Under Matt’s leadership, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice once again.”

Congressman Doug Collins: U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs

Rep. Doug Collins is nominated to be Secretary for Veterans Affairs.

Trump: “Doug is a veteran himself, who currently serves our nation as a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our country in the Iraq War.”


Todd Blanche: Deputy Attorney General

Todd Blanche is nominated to be Deputy Attorney General.

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Trump: “Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken system of justice for far too long.”


Dean John Sauer: Solicitor General

Dean John Sauer is nominated to be Solicitor General.

Trump: “John is a deeply accomplished, masterful appellate attorney, who clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia in the United States Supreme Court, served as solicitor general of Missouri for six years, and has extensive experience practicing before the U.S. Supreme Court and other appellate courts.”


Tulsi Gabbard: Director of National Intelligence

Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been selected for director of national intelligence, a post that was created after Sept. 11, 2001, to make sure U.S. intel agencies communicate with each other.

Tulsi Gabbard (Courtesy)
Tulsi Gabbard

“For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and for all Americans,” Trump said.

“As a former candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both parties – She is now a proud Republican!”

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy: Department of Government Efficiency

“I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency,” Trump said.


“Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies – Essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.”


“This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in Government waste, which is a lot of people!” stated Mr. Musk.


Pete Hegseth: Defense secretary

U.S. Army veteran and Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth has been nominated to serve as U.S. Defense secretary.

Pete Hegseth (Video screenshot)
Pete Hegseth

“Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country,”Trump said.

“Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.”

John Ratcliffe: CIA director

Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will serve as the CIA director under President Trump.

John Ratcliffe and President Donald Trump (White House photo)
John Ratcliffe and President Donald Trump

“From exposing fake Russian collusion to be a Clinton campaign operation, to catching the FBl’s abuse of Civil Liberties at the FISA Court, John Ratcliffe has always been a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public,” Trump said.

“When 51 intelligence officials were lying about Hunter Biden’s laptop, there was one, John Ratcliffe, telling the truth to the American People.”


Bill McGinley: White House counsel

Bill McGinley will serve as White House counsel for President Trump.

“Bill is a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement,” Trump said.


“He served in my first term as White House Cabinet Secretary and played a major role in our election victory as the RNC’s Outside Counsel for Election Integrity.”

Steven C. Witkoff: Special envoy to the Middle East

President-elect Trump is appointing Steven C. Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East.

Steven C. Witkoff (Video screenshot)
Steven C. Witkoff

“Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous,” Trump said.

“Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud …”

Mike Huckabee: Ambassador to Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to be U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Mike Huckabee appearing in 2024's 'God's Not Dead: In God We Trust' (Trailer video screenshot)
Mike Huckabee appearing in 2024’s ‘God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust’

“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years,” Trump said.

“He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East.”

Marco Rubio: Secretary of state

President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as U.S. secretary of state.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. (Video screenshot)
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

A fierce critic of the terror group Hamas, the three-term senator was actually considered as Trump’s running mate over the summer before Sen. JD Vance of Ohio became the Republican vice presidential nominee.

Kristi Noem: DHS secretary

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to be nominated as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

President Donald Trump and Kristi Noem (Courtesy Kristi Noem)
President Donald Trump and Kristi Noem

The department oversees U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service and FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Mike Waltz: National security adviser

U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., has been offered the post of national security adviser.

The congressman from the Sunshine State is the first retired Green Beret to serve in Congress and is no stranger to defense matters, advising former Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.

Waltz has been a critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. In November, he told NPR the U.S. had “leverage” to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to discus a “diplomatic resolution” to stop the conflict.

Fox News noted: “Elevating a House lawmaker to the administration could complicate Republicans’ ability to govern the chamber.”

“Waltz is in a safe red seat on the eastern Florida coast, so it’s highly unlikely to fall into Democratic hands. But replacing a House member is a process that could take several weeks.”

Elise Stefanik: U.N. ambassador

Trump also selected his longtime ally U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.

“I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Trump said in a statement Monday.

“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”

Tom Homan: Border czar

Also selected by Trump is former acting ICE Director Tom Homan, who told Fox News he is “honored” to be tapped as the “border czar.”


“I’ve been on this network for years complaining about what this administration did to this border. I’ve been yelling and screaming about it and what they need to do to fix it. So when the president asked me, ‘Would you come back and fix it?’ Of course. I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t. I’m honored the president asked me to come back and help solve this national security crisis, so I’m looking forward to it,” he told “Fox & Friends” Monday in his first interview since being chosen for the role.

“I think the calling is clear,” he continued, “I’ve got to go back and help because every morning … I’m pissed off with what this [Biden] administration did to the most secure border in my lifetime, so I’m going to go back and do what I can to fix it.”

Lee Zeldin: EPA

Also Monday, Trump named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, saying he will “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses.”

“Zeldin also will maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet,” Trump added.

On Fox News Monday, Zeldin said he’ll look to ensure America is able to “pursue energy dominance … bring back American jobs to the auto industry and so much more.”

Zeldin added he’s excited to help manifest Trump’s economic agenda: “I think the American people are so hungry for it. It’s one of the big reasons why they’re sending him back to the White House.”

Stephen Miller: Deputy chief of staff for policy

Trump also chose longtime adviser Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff for policy, a selection that does not need Senate confirmation since it’s not a Cabinet position.

Miller is among the longest-serving aides to Trump, dating back to his 2016 White House campaign.

Miller drew large cheers at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, telling the crowd, “your salvation is at hand,” after what he cast as “decades of abuse that has been heaped upon the good people of this nation – their jobs looted and stolen from them and shipped to Mexico, Asia and foreign countries. The lives of their loved ones ripped away from them by illegal aliens, criminal gangs and thugs who don’t belong in this country.”

James Blair: Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political and Public Affairs

Blair was the Trump campaign and RNC political director, managing hundreds of staff and overseeing a wide portfolio of political operations and programs.

Dan Scavino: Deputy Chief of Staff

Dan Scavino was a Trump campaign senior advisor and remains one of President Trump’s longest-serving and most trusted aides.

Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Personnel – Taylor Budowich

Prior to joining the Trump campaign, Taylor Budowich served in a senior role in President Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, and as CEO of the pro-Trump Super PAC, MAGA Inc.

“Dan, Stephen, James, and Taylor were ‘best in class’ advisors on my winning campaign, and I know they will honorably serve the American people in the White House,” said President Trump. “They will continue to work hard to Make America Great Again in their respective new roles.”

Susie Wiles: Chief of staff

Miller will be working with Susie Wiles, Trump’s senior campaign adviser he chose to be his chief of staff last week.

“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said.

“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again.”

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