Trump Announces Controversial Cabinet Picks for Second Term

Donald Trump has revealed a series of unconventional nominations, including Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador and Matt Gaetz as attorney general, signaling a departure from traditional choices.

Matthew Whitaker, a former acting attorney general with limited foreign policy experience, has been nominated as U.S. ambassador to NATO, a critical role in the alliance's decision-making framework.
Trump's Cabinet selections feature prominent loyalists, political outsiders, and media personalities, including Dr. Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Linda McMahon for education secretary.
Matt Gaetz, a vocal critic of the Justice Department, is nominated as attorney general, raising questions about potential shifts in the department's priorities.
Other notable picks include Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Marco Rubio as secretary of state, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary.
Trump's rapid nomination process reflects his focus on assembling a team aligned with his 'America First' agenda, sparking debate over qualifications and the implications for U.S. policy.