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United States News Title: Donald Trump Made THREE Appointments Today, Here's What His FULL Team Looks Like So Far Vice President: Mike Pence Bio: Vice President-elect has a long record of public service. Referring to himself as "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order," Pence was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. In 2013, he became the 50th Governor if the state of Indiana. Prior to his career in politics, Pence worked an attorney and talk radio host. Chief Of Staff: Reince Priebus Bio: Before joining the Trump White House, Reinhold Richard "Reince" Priebus was the Chairman of the Republican National Committee and the RNC general counsel. Prior to his political career, Priebus was a practicing lawyer in Wisconsin. Chief Strategist And Senior Counsel: Steven K. Bannon Bio: Steve Bannon became chief executive officer of the Donald Trump's presidential campaign on August 17, 2016. Prior to his political career, Bannon was an investment banker, a businessman, and media executive, working as the executive chairman of Breitbart News. Bannon served in the United States Navy from 1976-1983. White House Counsel: Donald McGahn Bio: Donald (Don) McGahn II was tapped on November 25th to serve as Trump's White House Counsel. Before being selected to serve in Trump's White House, McGahn was a former member of the United States Federal Election Commission, having served on the commission from 2008-2013. McGahn has a long career as an election lawyer and is a partner at the law firm of Jones Day. Attorney General: Senator Jeff Sessions Bio: Jefferson Beauregard "Jeff" Sessions III currently serves as U.S. Senator from Alabama. Prior to his career in the U.S. Senate, Sessions was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, having been appointed by then-President Ronald Reagen. Sessions was elected Attorney General of Alabama in 1994 before being elected to the United States Senate in 1996. Secretary of the Treasury: Steven Mnuchin Bio: Steven "Steve" Mnuchin is a successful banker. Prior to being tapped to lead the U.S. Treasury, Mnuchin was chief executive of Dune Capital Management, a privately owned hedge fund, and was a partner at Goldman-Sachs for 17-years. Mnuchin served as the Trump campaign finance chairman. Secretary of Commerce: Wilbur Ross Bio: Wilbur Ross is a successful American investor and business man. Ross is known as a "turnaround artist" who has acquired failing businesses and made them profitable. Although a registered Democrat, Ross an early supporter of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. National Security Advisor: Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn Bio: Retired Lt. General Michael Flynn served as the 18th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency under President Barack Obama. Flynn began his career in the U.S. Army in 1981 as a second lieutenant in military intelligence. General Flynn retired on April 7, 2014, and became an advisor to the Trump campaign in February of 2016. Deputy National Security Advisor: KT McFarland Bio: Donald Trump announced that he would tap Fox News contributor and national security analyst Kathleen Troia "KT" McFarland to be Deputy National Security Advisor on November 25th. KT McFarland brings a considerable amount of experience to the position having held national security posts in the administrations of presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. CIA Director: Mike Pompeo Bio:Congressman Michael "Mike" Pompeo has served as the U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district since 2011. A graduate of West Point Military Academy and Harvard Law, Pompeo served in the United Staes Army from 1986-1991, retiring at the rank of captain. U.S. Ambassador To The United Nations: Governor Nikki Haley Bio: Nimrata "Nikki" Haley was elected the 116th Governor of the state of South Carolina in 2010, and took office in 2011. Prior to serving as governor, Haley was a ember of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving the Palmetto state's 87th district. Prior to her political career, Haley was a successful business woman, helping to grow her family clothing business into a multimillion dollar company. Secretary of Education: Betsy DeVos Bio: Betsy DeVos is the chairwoman of American Federation for Children which, according to the organization's website seeks "to improve our nation’s K-12 education by advancing systemic and sustainable public policy that empowers parents, particularly those in low-income families, to choose the education they determine is best for their children." Secretary of Health and Human Services: Tom Price Bio:Congressman Tom Price has represented Georgia's 6th congressional district since 2005. Before serving in the House of Representatives, Price was an orthopedic surgeon. Price has been instrumental in crafting legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act, and implementing such legislation would likely be amongst his first tasks as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Secretary of Transportation: Elaine Chao Bio: Before being chosen to serve as Donald Trump's Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao served as Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush from 2001 through 2009, the first Asian-American woman to serve in a Cabinet position. Chao has been married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell since 1993. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Seema Verma Bio: According to her official biography, "Seema Verma is the President, CEO and founder of SVC, Inc., a national health policy consulting company. Verma has worked extensively on a variety of policy and strategic projects involving Medicaid, insurance, and public health, working with Governor's offices, State Medicaid agencies, State Health Departments, State Departments of Insurance, as well as the federal government, private companies and foundations." Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 1.
#1. To: packrat1145 (#0)
Trump is pulling on Sarah Palin for Director of VA Services. I think that appointment works, BTW.
#2. To: buckeroo (#1)
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I hope he doesn't do his pussy grabbing act on her.
I don't have a problem with it either. She would definitely be dedicated to doing what is best for our Veterans. However, it's pure speculation at this point. If and when it does happen, it will be announced here: http://www.greatagain.gov/news.html
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