Trump's transition team begins vetting candidates for new administration
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Donald Trump's transition team is vetting candidates for key positions in his upcoming administration. Susan Summerall Wiles has been named White House chief of staff, marking the first confirmed appointment and making her the first woman to hold the role. Many former officials from Trump's first term are not expected to return, but some loyalists may rejoin. Notable figures being considered include RFK Jr. for a public health role, and former CIA director Mike Pompeo for defense secretary. Elon Musk has emerged as a prominent supporter, proposing a new "Department of Government Efficiency." Other potential appointees include Richard Grenell for secretary of state and Tom Homan for the Department of Homeland Security.