Written by: 0xjs@Golden Finance
When Trump swept Harris and was successfully elected as the latest US president, in the post-election era, people's attention has turned to Trump's cabinet list.
In order for Trump’s “America First” policy to be implemented, it must be implemented by talents in trade, economy, diplomacy, border management, etc. that meet Trump’s expectations.
This article lists the expected members of Trump's cabinet, such as Dan Gallagher, who is expected to serve as Chairman of the U.S. SEC, Scott Bessent, who is expected to serve as U.S. Treasury Secretary, Senator Marco Rubio, who is expected to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, and Congressman Mike Waltz, who is expected to serve as National Security Advisor.
The following are some of the candidates Trump is selecting or preparing to select, with encryption-related candidates listed first, followed by general official candidates.
Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Nominated
Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (November 12) that he would nominate Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth to be U.S. Secretary of Defense.
"Pete is tough, smart, and a true believer in America First," President Trump said in a statement. "With Pete at the helm, America's enemies should take note -- our military will be great again, and America will never back down. ... Pete will be a courageous and patriotic advocate for our policy of 'peace through strength,'" he said.
The statement mentioned that Hegseth graduated from Princeton University and received a graduate degree from Harvard University. He is an Army soldier who has participated in combat operations and has performed missions in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his actions on the battlefield. The statement mentioned that Hegseth "has been a host on Fox News for eight years, using this platform to fight for our troops and veterans." Trump's statement also said that his best-selling book "The War on Warriors" revealed what the statement called "the left's betrayal of our warriors." Hegseth also led two veterans advocacy organizations.
Hegseth adheres to the decentralized value of Bitcoin and promises not to sell Bitcoin.
DOGE head Musk has confirmed
In August 2024, Musk tweeted that he would be in charge of a U.S. government office called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during Trump's second term, which aims to streamline government spending, simplify administrative processes, and improve the efficiency of taxpayer funds. Since then, Musk has repeatedly stated at Trump's campaign rallies that he would cut $2 trillion in U.S. government spending.
As the biggest contributor to Trump's successful campaign for the US presidency in 2024, the latest reports show that Musk has been deeply involved in Trump's decision-making. For example, Musk seamlessly joined the Ukrainian president's call to Trump, and Musk even entered the Trump family photo earlier than Ivanka.
On November 13, Musk posted a picture with a Shiba Inu image and the words DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). He said: All actions of the Department of Government Efficiency will be published online to achieve maximum transparency. If the public thinks we have cut something important or have not cut something wasteful, please tell us! We will also list the stupidest tax expenditures. This is both tragic and entertaining.
Dan Gallagher, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is expected to
Dan Gallagher
Trump has promised that on the first day of his presidency he will fire current SEC Chairman Gray Gensler and appoint a new chairman. He will also immediately appoint a Presidential Advisory Committee on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency to design transparent regulatory guidance for the entire industry, which will be completed within 100 days.
Dan Gallagher, the current chief legal officer of Robinhood and former SEC commissioner, is a popular candidate for the chairman of the US SEC. Gallagher began his career as a summer intern at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), was promoted to commissioner in 2011, then entered the private sector and joined Robinhood in 2020. Since then, he has frequently appeared at industry events, sharing his views with people such as Tuongvy Le of Bain Capital Cryptocurrency and Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase.
Gallagher has long criticized the current SEC's enforcement of crypto companies. He said at a hearing in September that federal "regulatory uncertainty" is stifling crypto innovation in the United States and advocated specialized regulation of digital assets. Gallagher has said he will work to reduce ongoing lawsuits against cryptocurrency companies and "make a pretty long list that needs to be withdrawn."
Finance Minister Scott Bessent is expected to
Scott Bessent
The most likely candidate for the U.S. Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. According to the Financial Times, Bessent is a hedge fund manager who served as an economic adviser to the former president and is widely seen as a leading candidate for the position in Trump's new administration. Bessent is the founder of Key Square Capital Management and became one of Trump's chief economic advisers in 2023. Trump recently described him as a "top Wall Street analyst."
Scott Bessant is a big supporter of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Here are some of his recent comments:
I'm excited about the President's embrace of cryptocurrency, I think it fits in very well with the Republican Party, cryptocurrency represents freedom, and the crypto economy is here to stay.
I think Bitcoin is a panacea, and one of the most exciting things about Bitcoin is that it attracts young people and people who haven't participated in the market before. Cultivating market culture in the United States and getting people to believe in a system that works for them is the core of capitalism.
According to two people close to the US president-elect, Bessant has met with Trump.
When asked if he would join the Trump administration, he previously told CNBC: "I would do anything President Trump asks me to do."
If nominated and confirmed by the Senate, Bessant would assume one of the most powerful positions in the Trump administration.
John Ratcliffe, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), nominated
Ratcliffe, a former Republican congressman from Texas, served as director of national intelligence during the last year and a half of Trump's first term as president and led the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic.
"I look forward to John becoming the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's top intelligence posts," Trump said in a statement. "He will be a fearless warrior for the constitutional rights of all Americans while ensuring the highest levels of national security and achieving peace through strength."
Mike Huckabee, Ambassador to Israel, Nominated
Trump announced that he will nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel.
"Mike has been a tremendous public servant, governor, and faith leader for many years," Trump said in the statement. "He loves Israel and its people, and the Israeli people love him back. Mike will work tirelessly to achieve peace in the Middle East!"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expected to
Marco Rubio
According to Reuters on November 11, sources said Trump is expected to appoint U.S. Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Rubio, once a rival of Trump, later became one of his biggest supporters in the Senate. Rubio defended Trump's position of quickly ending Russia's war in Ukraine and called for negotiations to get Kiev to give up occupied territory.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has invited
Mike Waltz
The Associated Press reported on November 12 that people familiar with the matter said on Monday that Trump has invited U.S. Congressman, retired Army National Guard officer and veteran Michael Waltz to serve as his national security adviser. Waltz is a Republican congressman from east-central Florida. He has been re-elected for three terms and is the first "Green Beret" elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He easily won re-election last week. He has served as chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. As chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Readiness Subcommittee, he criticized the Pentagon for everything from teaching critical race theory in military institutions to providing the Air Force with a bag of overpriced metal bushings. Waltz once wrote that he believes China poses a greater threat to the United States than any other country.
UN Ambassador Elise Stefanik, confirmed
Elise Stefanik
Trump described Stefanik as "an extremely strong, tough and smart America First fighter." Stefanik was one of the House Republicans who voted against certifying Joe Biden's 2020 victory over Trump and was the first House member to support his third run for president.
Border Commissioner Tom Homan, confirmed
Tom Homan
Trump announced on the evening of the 10th that Tom Homan, who served as the acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the previous administration, will be in charge of national border affairs. Trump posted on Truth Social: "I am pleased to announce that Tom Homan, former director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a veteran of border control, will join the Trump administration and be responsible for managing our country's borders ('Border Czar'), including but not limited to the southern border, the northern border, all maritime and aviation security." "No one is better at supervising and controlling our borders than him," Homan "will be responsible for deporting all illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin."
Homan, a former police officer and former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has described the U.S. border immigration problem as "the greatest national security vulnerability the United States has faced since 9/11, and we have to fix it." In the summer of 2024, he addressed the illegal immigrants in the United States at the Republican National Convention and said: "You better start packing your bags now."
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, confirmed
Susie Wiles and Trump
She led Trump's 2024 campaign. She will be the first woman named chief of staff and will likely help shape Trump's strategy for his first 100 days in office.
Steven Witkoff, Special Envoy for the Middle East, Nominated
Trump nominated longtime friend and real estate investor Steven Witkoff as special envoy for the Middle East.
Bill McGinley, White House Counsel, Nominated
Trump announced that Bill McGinley, who served as a Cabinet secretary during his first administration, will serve as White House counsel.
