**Overview**This article outlines President-elect Donald Trump's proposed cabinet members and a few of the most notable non-cabinet appointments for his second term. It includes background information on each individual, their qualifications, and any controversies surrounding them.**Cabinet****Vice President: J.D. Vance*** Former U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio* Millennial author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy"* Stated goals to address deindustrialization and opioid addiction* Faced criticism for past comments on abortion and immigration**Secretary of State: Marco Rubio*** Incumbent U.S. Senator from Florida* Son of Cuban immigrants* Known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy, particularly towards Iran, China, and Venezuela* Supports stronger ties with Israel and opposes mass migration**Secretary of Treasury: Scott Bessent*** Hedge fund manager with ties to the Democratic megadonor George Soros* Rose to prominence managing assets for Soros's Quantum Fund* Expected to let current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell finish his term despite Trump's past criticism* Stated that he will not interfere with the Federal Reserve's political independence**Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth*** Former weekend Fox & Friends co-host* Retired Army Captain who served in Iraq and Afghanistan* Conservative political commentator* Faced controversy for controversial remarks, including comparing transgender people to "biological weapons"**Attorney General: Pam Bondi*** Former Florida Attorney General* Known for her tough stance on immigration and crime* Donated to Matt Gaetz's legal defense fund* Has been accused of bribery and failing to investigate corruption**Secretary of the Interior: Doug Burgum*** Governor of North Dakota* Former software executive and venture capitalist* Focus on economic development and energy production* Led the Dakota Access Pipeline project, which faced protests from Native American tribes**Secretary of Agriculture: Brooke Rollins*** Former domestic policy adviser in the first Trump administration* Co-founder of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank that supports Trump's policies* Oversees a department that faces challenges with food security and climate change**Secretary of Commerce: Howard Lutnick*** CEO of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald* Donated heavily to Trump's campaigns and the Republican National Committee* Supports tariffs and deregulation**Secretary of Labor: Lori Chavez-DeRemer*** U.S. Representative from Oregon* Member of the House Budget Committee* Faced criticism for her pro-life and anti-labor record* Supported legislation targeting labor unions**Secretary of Health and Human Services: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.*** Environmental lawyer and author* Son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy* Anti-vaccine activist who has spread false information about vaccines* Has criticized the Affordable Care Act and pharmaceutical companies**Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Scott Turner*** Former professional football player and commentator* Currently serves on the board of a real estate development company* Focus on affordable housing and homeownership**Secretary of Transportation: Sean Duffy*** Former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin* Conservative TV personality who previously hosted Fox Business shows* Supports deregulation and opposes labor unions**Secretary of Energy: Chris Wright*** CEO of energy company Liberty Energy* Advocate for fracking and a critic of renewable energy* Believes climate change will do "just as much good as it does bad"**Secretary of Education:** Linda McMahon*** Co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)* Previously served as head of the Small Business Administration* Opposes the Education Department and supports school choice**Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Doug Collins*** U.S. Representative from Georgia* Air Force Reserve chaplain who served in the Middle East* Focus on veterans' healthcare and benefits* Supported Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election**Secretary of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem*** Governor of South Dakota* Former state legislator* Conservative critic of illegal immigration* Supports border security and law enforcement**Non-Cabinet Appointments****Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: Lee Zeldin*** U.S. Representative from New York* Former New York State Senator* Focus on reducing regulations and promoting fossil fuel extraction* Opposes the Green New Deal**Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard*** U.S. Representative from Hawaii* Former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee* Switched to the Republican Party in 2022* Opposes U.S. interventionism abroad**U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Elise Stefanik*** U.S. Representative from New York* Former White House aide* Conservative advocate for Israel and opponent of "woke" culture**Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles*** Political strategist who led Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns* Known for her aggressive and effective tactics* Previously worked as chief of staff to the Republican National Committee**Administrator of the Small Business Administration: Kelly Loeffler*** Former U.S. Senator from Georgia* Co-owner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream* Trump supporter who opposed the 2020 election results**Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought*** Former director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs* Conservative activist and co-founder of the Heritage Foundation* Opposes big government and supports privatization**Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Mehmet Oz*** Cardiothoracic surgeon and former talk show host* Known for his medical advice and promotion of alternative therapies* Opposes single-payer healthcare systems**Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers: Stephen Miran*** Former adviser for economic policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury* Opposes government intervention in the economy* Calls the Inflation Reduction Act "a bid to help Mr. Trump politically"**Contact**Michael KratsiosDirector of the Office of Science and Technology PolicyFormer acting undersecretary of defense for research and engineeringFocus on artificial intelligence and quantum computingKaroline LeavittPress SecretaryFormer national press secretary for the Republican National CommitteeYoungest White House press secretary in historyResponsible for managing press inquiries