Trump's Cabinet Contenders: A New Era of Policy-Making
Following his presidential election victory, Donald Trump is now in the process of selecting high-ranking officials for his administration. This list of contenders features key figures for roles such as the Treasury Secretary, Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor, focusing on defense, economic policies, and international relations.
Donald Trump is preparing to assemble a new cabinet following his recent presidential victory. Key positions across defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration, and economic strategy will soon be filled by standout contenders unlike before.
Among those vying for critical posts, Jamie Dimon is a frontrunner for Treasury Secretary. Though the JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO is skeptical of burdensome financial regulations, his support for deregulation could reshape economic policies under Trump's administration.
Meanwhile, figures like Richard Grenell and Robert O'Brien are in line for major national security roles. Their past experiences with foreign policy in Trump's previous term provide insight into future diplomatic strategies, especially regarding contentious areas such as Ukraine and trade relations with China.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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