Trump names the latest Cabinet picks as the Jan. 1 inauguration approaches. 20
President-elect Trump has announced a series of Cabinet appointments as his Jan. inauguration approaches. 20 and Senate confirmation begins.
Trump has appointed former Fox News contributor Leo Terrell, a civil rights attorney, as senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department.
“He will be working with Harmeet K. Dhillon, another Californian, and our wonderful Nominee for United States Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice,” Trump wrote. “Leo is a highly respected human rights attorney and political analyst. He received his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has defended many high-profile cases throughout his incredibly successful career.
“Leo will be an amazing advocate for the American people, and let us assure you, WE WILL MAKE AMERICA AGAIN!”
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Leo Terrell, civil rights attorney, speaks during the Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus event in Urbandale, Iowa, Dec. 10, 2023. (Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In an announcement Thursday evening, Trump unveiled Christine Toretti as his ambassador pick to Sweden. He said Toretti is “an amazing businessman, philanthropist, public servant and RNC Committeewoman.”
“He is the Chairman of S&T Bancorp, and a former director of the Pittsburgh Federal Reserve Bank,” Trump wrote. “Christine has been a tireless supporter of important causes as a Board Member of the International Medical Corps, former Chair of the Andy Warhol Museum, Director of the NCAA Foundation, Founding Director of the Gettysburg Foundation, Trustee of the Sarah Scaife Foundation, and Chair. of Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series in Pennsylvania, and the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series in Arizona.
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“Christine is one of less than sixty women to receive the Athena International Global Award.”
Christine Toretti attends the Andy Warhol Museum’s NYC Dinner at Indochine Nov. 12, 2018, New York, NY (Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Former US Army Captain and Republican Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown. (Sam Brown of Nevada)
Trump also announced retired Army Capt. Sam Brown to serve as the next Secretary of Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Sam is an American HERO, a Purple Heart recipient, and a successful businessman from Nevada, who has dedicated his life to serving America,” Trump said in the announcement. “He courageously demonstrated his love for our Country in the Army, while leading Soldiers in the war in Afghanistan and, after honorably retiring as a Captain, helping our Veterans get emergency medicine.
“Sam will now continue his service to our great nation at the VA, where he will work tirelessly to ensure we put America’s Veterans FIRST, and remember ALL who served.”
President-elect Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The appointment comes as Trump continues to gather names for his Cabinet as Jan. 20.
The Republican-controlled US Senate will soon begin hearings on Trump’s Cabinet nominees.
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Republicans will control the Senate with 53 seats to Democrats’ 47 when Sen.-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia is sworn in later in January and Gov.
