Trump announces key cabinet appointments for second term including Treasury and Labor Secretaries

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key appointments for his upcoming administration. Scott Bessent will be nominated as Treasury Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary, and Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General. These nominations are part of a broader set of appointments. Other notable nominations include Alex Wong as Principal Deputy National Security Advisor and Dr. Sebastian Gorka as Senior Director for Counterterrorism. Former Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon is nominated to lead the CDC, while Marty Makary is tapped for FDA Commissioner. All appointments will take effect on January 20, 2025, pending Senate confirmation. Trump emphasized the need for trust in health agencies and a focus on economic growth in his announcements.