President Donald J. Trump Announces Matthew G. Whitaker, from Iowa, as the United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that former Acting Attorney General, Matthew G. Whitaker, from the Great State of Iowa, will be the United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States' interests are advanced and defended. Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability - He will put AMERICA FIRST. I have full confidence in Matt's ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Linda McMahon will be the United States Secretary of Education

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP It is my great honor to announce that Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, will be the United States Secretary of Education. For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents' Rights, working hard at both AFPI and America First Works (AFW) to achieve Universal School Choice in 12 States, giving children the opportunity to receive an excellent Education, regardless of zip code or income. As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to…

President Donald J. Trump to Nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to Serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator.

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am very pleased to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator. America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no Physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again. He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades. Dr. Oz will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex, and all the horrible chronic diseases left in its wake.…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Howard Lutnick as the United States Secretary of Commerce

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am thrilled to announce that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will join my Administration as the United States Secretary of Commerce. He will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative. In his role as Co-Chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team, Howard has created the most sophisticated process and system to assist us in creating the greatest Administration America has ever seen. Howard Lutnick Bio: Howard has been a dynamic force on Wall Street for more than 30 years.…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Former Congressman Sean Duffy, from Wisconsin, is Nominated to Serve as the Secretary of Transportation

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. During his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference, advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development. Admired across the aisle, Sean worked with Democrats to clear extensive…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Commissioner Brendan Carr as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that Commissioner Brendan Carr will be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Commissioner Carr currently serves as the senior Republican on the FCC. Before that, he was the FCC's General Counsel. I first nominated Commissioner Carr to the FCC in 2017, and he has been confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate three times. His current term runs through 2029 and, because of his great work, I will now be designating him as permanent Chairman. Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Chris Wright as United States Secretary of Energy

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am thrilled to announce that Chris Wright will be joining my Administration as both United States Secretary of Energy, and Member of the newly formed Council of National Energy. Chris has been a leading technologist and entrepreneur in Energy. He has worked in Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Oil and Gas. Most significantly, Chris was one of the pioneers who helped launch the American Shale Revolution that fueled American Energy Independence, and transformed the Global Energy Markets and Geopolitics. The Council of National Energy will consist of all Departments and Agencies involved in the…

President Donald J. Trump Announces William Owen Scharf will as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP I am pleased to announce that William Owen Scharf will serve as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary. Will is a highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team. He has played a key role in defeating the Election Interference and Lawfare waged against me, including by winning the Historic Immunity Decision in the Supreme Court. Will has served as a federal prosecutor, worked diligently to confirm Judges and Justices during my first term, clerked for two Federal Appeals Court Judges, and was an award…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES KAROLINE LEAVITT AS WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY Mar-a-Lago, Florida — Today, the 45th and 47th President of the United States Donald J. Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt will serve as White House Press Secretary. Karoline was the Trump Campaign National Press Secretary and previously served in the Trump White House as Assistant Press Secretary."Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary. Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have…

President Donald J. Trump Announces Additional White House Senior Staff

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL WHITE HOUSE STAFF Mar-A-Lago, Florida — Today, President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, announced additional White House Staff: STEVEN CHEUNG will return to the White House as Assistant to the President and Director of Communications. Cheung was Director of Communications on the Trump-Vance 2024 Presidential Campaign and previously served in the Trump White House as Director of Strategic Response. SERGIO GOR will serve as Assistant to the President and Director of the Presidential Personnel Office. Previously, Gor was CEO of Winning Team Publishing, while also running the pro-Trump Super PAC, Right For…