Trump's Key Appointments Signal Policy Direction

President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his administration with prominent figures such as Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador, and Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Stephen Miller, known for his stringent immigration policies from Trump's first term, is expected to be named Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy, indicating a continuation of hardline immigration stances. Plans for mass deportations and detention centers are anticipated, with Trump potentially using 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval for certain positions. These appointments underscore Trump's focus on immigration and foreign policy, leveraging the experience and loyalty of his team to implement his agenda. The political landscape remains dynamic as Republicans hold the Senate and are close to a House majority.