President-elect Donald Trump announced a series of major appointments, naming his choices for key government positions in health care, labor, housing, and finance.
Trump selected Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor, as Surgeon General. He also tapped former congressman Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Johns Hopkins surgeon and author Dr. Marty Makary as head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Additionally, Trump revealed his picks for the Treasury Department, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Labor Department, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These announcements follow the withdrawal of his initial Attorney General nominee, Matt Gaetz, as Trump swiftly moved forward with new selections, garnering relief among Senate Republicans who had anticipated a contentious confirmation battle.
The flurry of appointments signals Trump’s determination to solidify his Cabinet and key administrative roles ahead of his inauguration, focusing on health care, economic policy, and regulatory leadership.