Trump expected to name Michael Waltz for NSA, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
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Washington, Nov 12 : President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Rep. Michael Waltz as his national security adviser, and Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for secretary of state, as his administration takes shape with high-profile appointments under way.
According to reports by BBC, CNN and other news sites, among other key appointments being considered are:
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin is Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
Last week, Donald Trump announced his campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, becoming the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.
Trump has also appointed Elise Stefanik – a New York Republican congresswoman – to be the US’ next ambassador to the United Nations.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is said to be on a short list being floated by Trump allies to serve as the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Rick Scott is one of three names being floated as a potential Senate majority leader, along with John Thune and John Cornyn.
Elon Musk is among a large number of Trump supporters who has endorsed him publicly.
Tom Homan was selected by Trump to be his “border tsar” – taking on a wide-ranging role overseeing border security and deportation policy.
Florida congressman Michael Waltz, who is being tipped as the next national security adviser, is a long-time Trump supporter and last week won re-election for his third term in Congress.
The adviser counsels the president on national security matters. It has historically been an influential role and is one of few roles that does not require Senate confirmation.
Among the conflicts Waltz will have to navigate in the role are the wars between Israel and Hamas and Ukraine and Russia.
Marco Rubio, being tipped to be made Secretary of State, serves as the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and sits on the Foreign
Relations Committee.
However, the nomination has not been finalised, and President-elect Trump may still change his mind about the top diplomatic position.
