Trump Announces Military and IRS Appointments

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Troy Meink, a former top official at the National Reconnaissance Office, as the Secretary of the Air Force, and Matthew Lohmeier as the undersecretary of the Air Force, despite his controversial past dismissal from the Space Force. Additionally, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel is stepping down to make way for Billy Long, nominated by Trump, despite having three years left in his term. These nominations are part of Trump's broader appointments focusing on enhancing space capabilities, a priority Trump plans to strengthen through collaboration with Elon Musk. Both Lohmeier and Meink's appointments require Senate confirmation, amidst Democratic concerns about Trump's defense nominees, including Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation may be delayed past Inauguration Day. This transition period for the Trump administration highlights significant shifts in defense and IRS leadership. The focus on space and satellite security remains paramount under Trump's upcoming term.