When is Trump’s inauguration and who are his cabinet picks? What to know

It’s been two weeks since Election Day, and President-elect Donald Trump is putting his administration together ahead of his inauguration.

Two weeks into his first presidential transition, Trump had named just three key people for his administration: the chief of staff, the attorney general and the ambassador to the United Nations, according to a timeline by Politico. In the same period of time from this election day, he appointed over 10 positions in the cabinet and a list of other key positions within his administration.

Here’s what you need to know:

Trump’s Inauguration Day as the 47th President of the United States is scheduled for January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC

Before Trump is sworn in, there are other key dates and processes that must take place, including the counting of electoral votes.

Here are the dates to remember for the rest of the election season:

December 11: Preparation of certificates of ascertainment
December 17: Electors vote in each state
December 25: The deadline for receiving electoral votes
January 3: Congress meets
January 6: Counting of electoral votes

Who did Trump pick for his administration?

Susie Wiles

Trump named his senior campaign adviser Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, the first woman in history to hold that title. The Florida political consultant remains largely out of the spotlight, but has been credited with helping Trump’s political comeback.

Rep. Matt Gaetz

Rep. Florida’s Matt Gaetz has been nominated as the next attorney general to oversee the Justice Department, which he has long criticized.

Senator Marco Rubio

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is nominated as the next Secretary of State. He will bring foreign policy experience through his roles on the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Cuban-American, he is set to be the first Latino to serve as secretary of state.

Tulsi Gabbard

Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is nominated to be director of national intelligence. The former Democratic presidential candidate turned Republican represented Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District from 2013-2021.

Stephen Miller

Longtime Trump adviser Stephen Miller has been tapped to serve as deputy chief of staff for policy in the next Trump administration. The 39-year-old served as Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriting director during the Republican’s first term in the White House and is credited with shaping Trump’s immigration policies.

Elise Stefanik

Trump nominated Elise Stefanika five-term Republican representing an upstate New York district as his choice for ambassador to the United Nations. She is the chairwoman of the House Republican caucus and a former candidate for Trump’s running mate.

Tom Homan

Trump appointed Tom Homan to oversee deportation policy and aviation security. Homan was a border patrolman agent for 34 years and served in the first Trump administration as acting director of ICE. He drew controversy for his strict enforcement of immigration laws, including the “zero tolerance” policy that separated families of undocumented immigrants.

Lee Zeldin

Trump named him Lee Zeldin as administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin was a congressman for parts of Long Island, New York and ran for but lost to Kathy Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial race.

Rep. Mike Waltz

Trump called Rep. Florida Mike Waltz as his national security adviser. Waltz has held civilian positions at the Pentagon, served on the House Armed Services Committee and supported Trump’s isolationist view of foreign relations.

Governor Mike Huckabee

Trump announced that he was appointing a former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a Baptist minister and former Fox News host who ran unsuccessfully twice for the Republican presidential nomination. His daughter is Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during Trump’s first presidency.

John Ratcliffe

Trump has named his former director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe was previously a member of the Texas House before serving as director of national intelligence at the end of Trump’s first presidency.

Pete Hegseth

Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. A Fox News commentator, Hegseth served in the US Army National Guard and led veterans’ advocacy groups.

Governor Kristi Noem

Trump announced his pick of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. The election puts the conservative governor, who has deployed the state’s National Guard to the southern border, in a key role on immigration.

William McGinley

Trump appointed William McGinley to serve as his White House counsel. McGinley, a partner at the Washington law firm Holtzman Vogel, served as White House Cabinet Secretary during Trump’s first presidency.

Doug Collins

Trump has appointed Doug Collins as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a former congressman from 2013 to 2021 and a trusted Trump loyalist, is the chaplain of the United States Air Force Reserve Command.

Governor Doug Burgum

Trump named North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as his nominee for Secretary of the Interior. Burgum, a wealthy 68-year-old software executive, ran against Trump in the 2020 election but dropped out in December. As Secretary of the Interior, he will oversee federal lands and lead programs involving Native tribes.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Trump announced to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy ran as an independent before dropping out in August and endorsing Trump. He is known for his vaccine hesitancy and stance against water fluoride, despite both being widely encouraged by medical professionals.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly created initiative to cut government spending. Trump’s stated plan is for the department to advise from outside the government.

Contributors: Greta Cross, Joey Garrison, Francesca Chambers