President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled key appointments for his second term, emphasizing loyalty in his selections following internal conflicts during his first term.
JD Vance, at 39, becomes the first millennial vice presidential candidate from a major party. Trump also appointed Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy.
Other notable picks include Pete Hegseth for Defense, Scott Bessent for Treasury, and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard's appointment follows her endorsement of Trump and her departure from the Democratic Party.
Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has been nominated for Attorney General, while Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, will lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump's administration will also see Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald as Secretary of Commerce and Chris Wright of Liberty Energy as Secretary of Energy, both advocates of Trump's economic policies.
Controversies surround some nominees, with Hegseth facing allegations of past misconduct and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized for his vaccine skepticism. Trump's picks are expected to face scrutiny during Senate confirmations.