Trump Names New Cabinet, Duffy for Transportation
Trump Names New Cabinet, Duffy for Transportation

Trump Names New Cabinet, Duffy for Transportation

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President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his team for his upcoming term, with key appointments including Sean Duffy as the Secretary of Transportation and Chris Wright as the Secretary of Energy. Duffy, a former congressman and TV personality, will oversee complex transportation systems, while Wright, an oil executive, has controversial views on climate change. Trump is also pushing for his appointees to bypass Senate confirmation, challenging traditional checks and balances. Meanwhile, Trump's pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, faces scrutiny due to unresolved ethics investigations. Trump has rekindled communication with media figures Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, reflecting changing media dynamics. Additionally, Trump has named William Scharf as the White House Staff Secretary and Karoline Leavitt as the Press Secretary, indicating his preference for loyalists and media-savvy individuals.

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