Republican Donald Trump has made a remarkable return to the White House, defeating his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris despite facing a criminal conviction and two impeachments during his previous term. At 78 years old, he is set to become the oldest individual to take the presidential oath on January 20, having achieved a broader victory margin than in his prior campaign, thus securing his position as the 47th president of the United States. Following his decisive win over Harris, who would have made history as the first female president had the Democrats succeeded in replacing Joe Biden with her, Trump reiterated his commitment to his campaign slogan of “making America great again.” The new Trump administration is poised to introduce a distinctive array of individuals into the White House.
JD Vance, who previously referred to Donald Trump as America’s “Hitler,” is now positioned to serve as Vice President. The 40-year-old author of the acclaimed memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” had been a vocal critic of Trump before aligning himself with the Republican leader. His appointment will make him the third-youngest vice president in the history of the United States. Meanwhile, tech mogul Elon Musk, who in 2022 had suggested that Trump should “hang up his hat and sail into the sunset,” has taken on a significant role in Trump’s presidential campaign, investing over $110 million of his own wealth to support the Republican’s election. Trump has indicated plans to enlist Musk, the head of SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter), to conduct a comprehensive audit of the US government aimed at significantly reducing waste. At 53, Musk is expected to be a key advisor on matters related to space and business policy.Robert Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, initially entered the 2024 U.S. presidential race as an independent candidate but subsequently withdrew and endorsed Donald Trump. During his campaign, Trump has promised to assign a significant role in healthcare to RFK Jr., who has expressed his intention to eliminate fluoride from the drinking water in the United States.
In the context of a potential second Trump administration, names such as Richard Grenell, the former U.S. ambassador to Germany, are being considered for key positions like national security advisor or secretary of state. Susie Wiles, a senior campaign aide recognized as a pivotal figure in Trump’s resurgence, is a candidate for the role of White House chief of staff. Additionally, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is under consideration for the position of Energy Secretary, while Senator Tom Cotton is being eyed for Defense. Other Republicans reportedly willing to take on roles in a new Trump administration include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and Congressman Lee Zeldin.
