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Trump Announces Key Appointments for His Administration

Following his victory in the US presidency in 2024, President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time in finalizing his foreign policy and national security team as he prepared for his sworn inauguration in January 2025.

Among his announcements that included nominees, Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, William Joseph McGinley for White House Counsel, and Lee Zeldin for Administrator, EPA, was made on Tuesday evening.

Trump complimented Hegseth’s qualifications by stating, “Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops and the Country.” He referred to Hegseth’s service as an Army combat veteran. And a host at FOX News, where he stood with and for the military and their veterans. Hegseth has served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

Trump nominated William Joseph McGinley to the position of White House Counsel. “He is a brilliant and fierce lawyer who shares my commitment to carrying out the America First agenda and ensuring election integrity,” Trump said of McGinley. McGinley previously held the position of White House Cabinet Secretary. And served in the role of RNC’s Outside Counsel for Election Integrity.

Additionally, Trump declared John Ratcliffe to a post as CIA Director, touting him as “a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American public.” He saluted Ratcliffe for exposing the hoax of Russian collusion and his work defending civil liberties. In 2020, Trump awarded Ratcliffe the National Security Medal, confident that Ratcliffe would fight for Americans’ constitutional rights. While defending national security.

Trump also announced Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. He described Zeldin, a former New York congressman, as a fighter for America First policies. Zeldin will focus on deregulation with a guarantee of high environmental standards. Trump believes that under Zeldin, America will have clean air and clean water while taking care of business growth.

These appointments reflect Trump’s continued attention to the advancement of his policies. And also the security of the nation as he prepares for his second term.

ANI

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