Trump begins planning cabinet with potential picks including Musk and RFK Jr
Donald Trump, set to be inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, is already planning his cabinet. He has named Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first woman in this role. Potential cabinet members include Elon Musk, who may advise on spending cuts, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could serve as a health advisor despite controversy over his views. Marco Rubio is also a candidate for secretary of state. Other names mentioned are Mike Pompeo for secretary of defense, Richard Grenell for secretary of state or national security advisor, and Robert Lighthizer for trade representative or treasury secretary.