In recent days, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced a slew of new hires for his incoming administration. Here are the latest:
Ronald Johnson, ambassador to Mexico
Kimberly Guilfoyle, ambassador to Greece
Daniel Newlin, ambassador to Colombia
Peter Lamelas, ambassador to Argentina
Leandro Rizzuto, ambassador to the Organization of American States
Jacob Helberg, undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment
Tom Barrack, ambassador to Turkey
Kari Lake, director of Voice of America
Michael Rigas, deputy secretary of state for management and resources
Ed Martin, chief of staff at the Office of Management and Budget
Dan Bishop, deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget
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Matt Gaetz, who withdrew himself from consideration for the post of attorney general, is set to join One America News Network, a right-wing, pro-Trump cable channel, as an anchor.
Florida Rep. Brian Mast has been nominated by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve as the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced this week that he plans to step down before Trump takes office, clearing the way for the president-elect’s nominee, Kash Patel, to lead the bureau, pending confirmation.
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