Trump plans key Cabinet appointments including Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration for Attorney General. Pam Bondi will replace Gaetz, while Trump also plans to appoint RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Other key appointments include Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Trump has selected Kristi Noem for Homeland Security and Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, among others, as he builds his Cabinet. Trump's choices reflect a mix of allies and controversial figures, with some nominations, like RFK Jr., drawing criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans. The new administration aims to implement aggressive policies, particularly in immigration and economic areas.