Trump announces key cabinet nominations including Treasury and Labor secretaries
President-elect Donald Trump announced key nominations for his administration, including Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget. Bessent, a hedge fund manager, supports deficit reduction, while Vought is known for his hardline Republican stance. Trump also selected Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary and Scott Turner for Housing Secretary. Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman, has union support and endorsed pro-labor legislation, while Turner previously worked in Trump's administration. In health roles, Trump nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as Surgeon General and Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the CDC. He also plans to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, despite concerns over his vaccine-related views.