Who has Trump picked for his Cabinet so far? Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Transform Government!

Who has Trump picked for his Cabinet so far? Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Transform Government!

Donald Trump rewarded campaign loyalists in his latest picks for the new administration. The president-elect announced that Elon Musk will helm a Department of Government Efficiency.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced where tech-billionaire Elon Musk will land in the new administration among a slate of choices announced Tuesday.

Trump announced that the South African Tesla and X CEO will helm a so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" along with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The announcement said that the venture will "provide advice and guidance from outside the government." There is currently no such department, and a new department would require an act of Congress to be created.

Trump also announced the selections of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency 

Trump's late Tuesday picks are a break from previous mainstream Republican choices for the new administration, rewarding campaign loyalists.

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Here are the latest selections for the Trump administration.

Musk and Ramaswamy to lead outside venture to cut government

Musk floated the idea of the so-called "DOGE" − an acronym matching the cryptocurrency the Tesla tycoon often promotes − during the campaign, including on an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast in the race's final days.

Trump first proposed the creation of a government efficiency commission in a Sept. 5 speech to the Economic Club of New York.

“At the suggestion of Elon Musk, who has given me his complete and total endorsement … I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms,” Trump said the time.

The announcement provided no details on the size or budget of the venture beyond the leadership of Musk and Ramaswamy but said that the work will be completed by July 4, 2026.

Musk was a major backer of Trump, giving more than $100 million to the campaign, including controversial $1 million daily payments to registered voters in seven battleground states. Musk also promoted the campaign, along with far-right accounts, on X, the social media platform he owns.

Who has Trump picked for his Cabinet so far? Musk tapped to lead outside efficiency effort

Donald Trump rewarded campaign loyalists in his latest picks for the new administration. The president-elect announced that Elon Musk will helm a Department of Government Efficiency.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced where tech-billionaire Elon Musk will land in the new administration among a slate of choices announced Tuesday.

Trump announced that the South African Tesla and X CEO will helm a so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" along with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The announcement said that the venture will "provide advice and guidance from outside the government." There is currently no such department, and a new department would require an act of Congress to be created.

Trump also announced the selections of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency 

Trump's late Tuesday picks are a break from previous mainstream Republican choices for the new administration, rewarding campaign loyalists.

Trump transition live updates:Trump heads to Capitol Hill; Senate to pick new leader

Here are the latest selections for the Trump administration.

Musk floated the idea of the so-called "DOGE" − an acronym matching the cryptocurrency the Tesla tycoon often promotes − during the campaign, including on an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast in the race's final days.

Trump first proposed the creation of a government efficiency commission in a Sept. 5 speech to the Economic Club of New York.

“At the suggestion of Elon Musk, who has given me his complete and total endorsement … I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms,” Trump said the time.

The announcement provided no details on the size or budget of the venture beyond the leadership of Musk and Ramaswamy but said that the work will be completed by July 4, 2026.

Musk was a major backer of Trump, giving more than $100 million to the campaign, including controversial $1 million daily payments to registered voters in seven battleground states. Musk also promoted the campaign, along with far-right accounts, on X, the social media platform he owns.

Trump's picks so far: What we know

Chief of Staff: Trump named his senior campaign adviser Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, the first woman in history to hold the title. The Florida political consultant largely stays out of the spotlight but has been credited with helping Trump's political comeback.

Deputy chief of staff for policy: Long-standing Trump adviser, Stephen Miller has been tapped for deputy chief of staff for policy in Trump's next administration. The 39-year-old served as senior adviser to Trump and director of speechwriting during the Republican's first term in the White House and is credited with shaping Trump’s immigration policies.

Ambassador to the UN: Trump nominated Elise Stefanik, a five-term Republican representing a northern New York district, as his pick for UN ambassador. She is the House Republican Conference Chair and a former contender for Trump's running mate.

'Border czar': Trump has appointed Tom Homan to oversee deportation policy and aviation security. Homan was a Border Patrol agent for 34 years and served in Trump's first administration as acting ICE director. He drew controversy for strict immigration enforcement, including the "zero-tolerance" policy which separated families of undocumented immigrants.

EPA head: Trump has appointed Lee Zeldin as The Administrator of The United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA). Zeldin was a Congressman for parts of Long Island, New York and ran but lost against Kathy Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial race.

National security adviser: Trump has named Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser. Waltz has held civilian positions at the Pentagon, was on the House Armed Services Committee and has supported Trump's isolationist view of foreign relations.

U.S. ambassador to Israel: Trump announced he is nominating former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as his U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a Baptist minister and former Fox News host, who has run for the Republican presidential nomination twice, unsuccessfully. His daughter is Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during Trump's first presidency.

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: Trump designated his former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as CIA director. Ratcliffe previously was a House member from Texas before serving as director of national intelligence at the end of Trump's first presidency.

Secretary of Defense: Trump named Fox News host Pete Hegseth to Defense secretary. Hegseth served in the U.S. Army National Guard and had led veteran's advocacy groups.

Secretary of Homeland Security: Trump announced his choice of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be the Secretary of Homeland Security. The pick puts the hardline conservative governor, who sent the state's National Guard to the southern border, in a key role on immigration.

White House Counsel: Trump tapped William McGinley to serve as his White House counsel. McGinley, a partner at the Washington-based law firm Holtzman Vogel, worked as White House cabinet secretary during Trump's first presidency.