Trump Announces Cabinet Picks Amidst Controversy and Shifting Policy Priorities
Donald Trump unveils key nominations for his second-term administration, facing scrutiny over controversial choices and ambitious policy plans.
- Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as Attorney General after initial nominee Matt Gaetz withdrew due to ethical concerns and lack of Senate support.
- Trump's administration plans include significant policy shifts, such as rolling back Biden-era environmental regulations and prioritizing mass deportations of undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked with reviewing federal spending, advocate for ending remote work for federal employees to reduce costs and encourage resignations.
- Trump has also nominated several media figures and loyalists to key positions, including Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid leadership and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, raising questions about their qualifications.
- Texas has offered federal land for a proposed deportation facility, aligning with Trump's campaign promise to implement the largest deportation program in U.S. history.