Trump begins forming new administration with key appointments

Donald Trump has begun forming his new administration after winning the presidential election. He has announced Susie Wiles, one of his campaign managers, as his White House chief of staff. This marks a shift from his previous term, where he frequently changed chiefs of staff. Key contenders for other cabinet positions include Bessent and Paulson for treasury secretary, and Grenell for national security adviser. Trump is also considering O'Brien for secretary of state and Waltz for secretary of defense, reflecting continuity in his administration's focus on trade and national security. Trump's potential picks show a mix of loyalists and experienced figures from his first term. This contrasts with the previous administration's challenges in maintaining consistent leadership and policy direction.