Donald Trump Finalizes Controversial Cabinet Selections for Second Term

Trump's Cabinet picks emphasize loyalty, right-wing ideology, and include figures facing allegations and contentious histories.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his full Cabinet lineup, including Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture, emphasizing loyalty and alignment with his policies.
Several nominees, such as Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Pam Bondi for Attorney General, face scrutiny over past allegations and controversies, including sexual assault claims and legal disputes.
Notable selections include Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, making him the first Latino in the role, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary, a pick criticized for his vaccine skepticism.
Trump's appointments reflect an effort to reshape federal agencies, including significant deregulatory plans and a focus on energy dominance under picks like Chris Wright for Secretary of Energy.
The nominations are expected to face contentious Senate confirmation hearings, with Trump pushing for potential recess appointments to bypass opposition.