Trump announces new cabinet appointments including attorney general and CDC director
Donald Trump announced several new cabinet appointments on Friday, including former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination. Other key nominees include Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development and Scott Bessent for Treasury. Trump also appointed Russell Vought as director of Management and Budget, a role he previously held. Vought's involvement in the controversial Project 2025 may raise concerns, as it proposes significant changes to federal government powers and policies. Additionally, Trump nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. Surgeon General and Dr. Dave Weldon as director of the CDC. Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer was named secretary of labor, despite her recent election loss.