Former President-elect Donald Trump announced seven key appointments on Tuesday night via Truth Social, including Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as Ambassador to Turkey. Guilfoyle, engaged to Donald Trump Jr. since December 31, 2020, brings a background in law and media to the role. “For many years, Kimberly has been ...
Crime, punishment and pardon are associated with advancement of civilization. When Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter for his tax evasion and having a gun without a valid license. Biden has so far shown mercy on 26 cases of different kinds. Earlier Trump has pardoned his son-in-law’s father. Bill Clinton had done so regarding his ...
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary presents an intriguing contrast within his administration. The former Oregon congresswoman, who recently lost her re-election bid, brings a record of union support that seems at odds with traditional Republican labor policies. “I look forward to working with her to create tremendous opportunity for American ...
Charles Kushner’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to France renews scrutiny of Trump’s pardon power and diplomatic priorities. The real estate magnate and father of Trump’s son-in-law received the nomination four years after Trump pardoned him for federal crimes. “I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to ...
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary marks a notable departure from traditional USDA leadership. The selection of Rollins, who has spent more time in policy think tanks than cornfields, raises questions about the future direction of American agricultural policy. Trump’s weekend announcement ended weeks of internal jockeying that had many betting ...
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs against BRICS nations marks another chapter in the ongoing tension between established and emerging economic powers. His Saturday declaration on Truth Social demanding these nations avoid creating alternatives to the U.S. dollar warrants careful examination through the lens of global trade dynamics. “The idea that the BRICS Countries ...
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director has sparked intense debate about the future direction of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency. A Departure from Traditional Credentials Patel’s background diverges sharply from previous FBI directors. While serving as a federal prosecutor and public defender, his experience includes time as a terrorism prosecutor ...
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Oz has a medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and spent 17 years as a ...
President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent, 62, as Treasury Secretary on Friday, selecting a Wall Street veteran who manages the billions of dollar Key Square Capital Management fund. The appointment comes as the dollar hit a one-year high and Trump prepares to implement a sweeping economic agenda including 60% tariffs on Chinese goods and 10% ...
Donald Trump announced Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his choice for U.S. Surgeon General on Friday, part of a series of nominations that included Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, Russ Vought for Office and Budget Management, Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development, Marty Makary for FDA commissioner, and Dave ...
