5 Top Candidates Expected To Play Key Roles in Donald Trump’s Administration
The newly elected 47th president will be forming a new cabinet and administrative roster
Donald Trump officially won the 2024 American election and will be installed as the 47th President in January. Having frequently gone through staff during his first term in the Oval Office, he will largely be seeking to build a new administration. Although some, like Vice President JD Vance and Robert J Kennedy Jr. are already known, other appointments will be made in the coming weeks and months.
Here are five top candidates many expect to be offered positions by Trump.
Robert Lighthizer: He’s a strong contender for a high-level position in Trump’s second administration after having served under him as the United States Trade Representative during the president’s first term in office. Unlike many who have worked for him in the past, Lighthizer is believed to be highly regarded by the president, who has consistently praised his work in the past, particularly on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Lighthizer is likely being considered for multiple roles. These include:
Treasury Secretary, where his expertise in trade and economic policy should place him near…
