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DC insiders share hot takes on next Trump team picks - see who's in and who's out

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Washingtonʼs political circles cant stop talking about possible picks for Trumpʼs next administration team. Some big names already confirmed their roles while others made surprising turn-downs

The nations capital is buzzing with non-stop chatter about whos-who in the upcoming Trump administration (just days after the election)

Brian Hook is set to manage State Department switch-over while Robert Wilkie takes charge of Pentagon transition planning: both bringing their pre-2021 White House know-how to the table

Former Florida democrat Peter Deutsch puts his name in the hat for U.S ambassador to Israel spot; meanwhile Tom Cotton makes waves by saying “no thanks“ to any cabinet seat offers

The Secretary of State position draws attention with some well-known names in play:

  • Marco Rubio
  • Bill Hagerty
  • Ric Grenell

The high-level position short-list includes more familiar faces – Mike WaltzMike PompeoKeith KelloggKash PatelJohn RatcliffeRobert OBrien‚ and Elbridge Colby (all bringing their own mix of government know-how)

Its worth noting that these early-stage discussions are mostly based on insider talk; however some appointments like Hook and Wilkie seem more solid than others. The full picture of whos-in and whos-out will take shape as winter 2024-25 approaches

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