The Brief:

• Donald Trump has finalized his cabinet with Brooke Rollins nominated as Secretary of Agriculture, succeeding Tom Vilsack.
• Controversial nominations include standing by Pete Hegseth and choosing Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, with mixed reactions; Matt Gaetz withdrew from the attorney general consideration, with Pam Bondi awaiting confirmation.
• Vaccine policy under Trump’s administration may face scrutiny with nominees like RFK Jr. and Dr. Nesheiwat, highlighting a diverse approach to public health.

In a significant development from the political landscape, former President Donald Trump has completed his cabinet lineup with the latest nomination of Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, known for her extensive work alongside Trump during his first term and her leadership at the America First Policy Institute, is set to take over from Tom Vilsack. This announcement made on Trump’s Truth Social platform marks the end of a series of appointments that have stirred various reactions across the political spectrum.

The announcement comes amidst other notable decisions by Trump, including standing by Pete Hegeseth despite controversies and selecting Rep. Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), which has drawn mixed responses from different quarters. The latter move was even applauded by Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks for its pro-labor stance, suggesting a strategic play by Trump to appeal to a broader base.

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However, not all of Trump’s intended nominations went through smoothly. Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general amid opposition, leading to Pam Bondi awaiting confirmation for the role instead.

Additionally, concerns have been raised about how vaccine policy might be shaped under the new administration, with significant attention on nominees like RFK Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, and Dr. Nesheiwat who advocates for vaccination benefits. These developments underscore the diverse and sometimes controversial approaches being considered for public health under Trump’s selection.

• White House Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles
• Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
• Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth
• Homeland Security Secretary: Kristi Noem
• CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
• Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
• National Security Adviser: Michael Waltz
• Attorney General: Pam Bondi
• HHS Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator: Dr. Mehmet Oz
• Surgeon General: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
• OMB Director: Russ Vought
• U.N. Ambassador: Elise Stefanik
• “Border Czar”: Tom Homan
• VA Secretary: Doug Collins
• Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE):
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
• Deputy Chief of Staff: Dan Scavino
• White House Communications Director: Steven Cheung
• White House Press Secretary: Karoline Leavitt
• Interior Secretary: Doug Burgum
• Secretary of Energy: Chris Wright
• Secretary of Transportation: Sean Duffy
• Secretary of Commerce: Howard Lutnick
• Secretary of Education: Linda McMahon
• Secretary of The Treasury: Scott Bessent
• Secretary of Labor: Lori Chavez-DeRemer
• Secretary of Agriculture: Brooke Rollins
• White House Counsel: William McGinley
• NATO Ambassador: Matthew Whitaker
• HUD Secretary: Scott Turner
• EPA Administrator: Lee Zeldin
• Solicitor General: Dean John Sauer
• FDA Commissioner: Marty Makary
• CDC Director: David Weldon
• FCC Chairman: Brendan Carr
• Deputy Attorney General: Todd Blanche
• U.S. Ambassador To Israel: Mike Huckabee
• U.S. Ambassador To Canada: Pete Hoekstra
• U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York: Jay Clayton
• Dep. CoS Policy/ Homeland Security Adviser: Stephen Miller
• Dep. CoS Legislative, Political & Public Affairs: James Blair
• Dep. CoS for Communications & Personnel: Taylor Budowich
• Presidential Personnel Office Head: Sergio Gor

This completion of nominations signals Trump’s readiness to move forward with his administration’s agenda, setting the stage for what promises to be an eventful tenure marked by decisive policies and notable appointments.

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