PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION: Trump’s teams work to appoints new staff

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR)- President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has officially begun preparations for his return to the White House following his victory in the 2024 election. Here are the key details about the transition process:

Transition Timeline and Tasks

The transition period spans 75 days from election to inauguration on January 20, 2025. Major tasks include:

  • Appointing approximately 4,000 political positions, including Cabinet secretaries and agency heads
  • About 1,200 of these appointments require Senate confirmation
  • Developing policy plans and staffing strategies

New Leadership: Presidential Transition

  • Co-chairs: Howard Lutnick (CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald) and Linda McMahon (former Small Business Administration head)
  • Other key figures: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and running mate J.D. Vance

Key Appointments

  • Susie Wiles named as incoming White House Chief of Staff, making her the first woman in this role
  • Trump has expressed interest in roles for Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though their appointments may face challenges

Transition Approach

Who has joined Trump's team and cabinet so far?

Trump’s team emphasizes this transition will differ significantly from 2016, focusing more on loyalty and alignment with Trump’s ideology. The process is guided by new transition rules established in the Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, ensuring a smoother start to the transition regardless of potential election disputes.

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