Trump picks tv-friendly faces for key positions in new administration
Former president chooses well-known allies and media personalities for his next cabinet. Most picks come from his inner-circle and have shown strong support during his recent campaign
Donald Trump is building his next administration team with familiar faces from his inner-circle (a stark change from his first term back in 16)
The president-electʼs picks include Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Pentagon chief and florida representative Matt Gaetz as attorney general: both known for their tv presence but lacking traditional experience. South dakota governor Kristi Noem got tapped for homeland security while tech-mogul Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are set to tackle government reform
I hear Trump is watching a lot of TV clips‚ looking at: How will these people defend me on TV
The selection process happens at mar-a-lago where hopefuls meet with trumps team — sometimes catching him on the patio. Its different from his first term when he picked outsiders like Rex Tillerson and Jim Mattis who didnt last long
Recent picks show a clear pattern of choosing media-savvy supporters:
- Marco Rubio as secretary of state
- Susie Wiles as chief-of-staff
- Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence director
- Tom Homan as border czar
The transition seems more organized than last time when he fired his team leader chris christie. Now Trump values personal loyalty and tv-defending skills over traditional qualifications — a strategy thats getting mixed reactions in washington
