US media are reporting that US President-elect Donald Trump is in the process of considering candidates for key posts in his administration.
Two names being floated for secretary of state are former US ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty and Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Possible picks for secretary of defense include former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe.
The reports say Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who emerged as a key supporter during Trump's presidential campaign, is also under consideration. He reportedly may be chosen to lead a new committee that would oversee spending and budget cuts.
Two names being floated for secretary of state are former US ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty and Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Possible picks for secretary of defense include former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe.
The reports say Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who emerged as a key supporter during Trump's presidential campaign, is also under consideration. He reportedly may be chosen to lead a new committee that would oversee spending and budget cuts.
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Trump is mulling potential appointments for key roles in his administration, with speculation surrounding candidates for Secretary of State (Bill Hagerty, Marco Rubio), Defense (Mike Pompeo, John Ratcliffe), and a new committee overseeing spending and budget cuts (Elon Musk). Notable figures under
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241109_N01/
Date: Nov. 9, 2024
Created: 2024/11/10 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 09:01
Last Read: 2024/11/10 12:16