Trump prepares to appoint Cabinet members with key candidates in line for top posts
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to appoint his Cabinet after winning the 2024 election. Key candidates include Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Rep. Mike Waltz for Secretary of Defense. Other potential appointees are former national security adviser Robert O'Brien and former acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf. Trump is also considering North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of Energy and former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for the same position. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may focus on health agency reforms, while Elon Musk is being considered for a role related to cost-cutting. Trump has indicated he may close the Department of Education.