Following his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key appointments and nominations for his upcoming cabinet and administration.

Among the most prominent selections is US Senator Marco Rubio, tapped to serve as Secretary of State.

Rubio is known for his hawkish foreign policy stance, though he has recently aligned his views closer to Trump's less interventionist policies.

For Attorney General, Trump chose US Representative Matt Gaetz, emphasizing the importance of addressing perceived political weaponization within the justice system.

Gaetz will play a critical role in executing Trump's legal and immigration agenda.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic representative-turned-independent, was named as Director of National Intelligence.

Gabbard, who has limited direct intelligence experience, is known for her criticism of the Biden administration.

Environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was selected as Health and Human Services Secretary, despite his controversial views on vaccines.

Kennedy's department will oversee major health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth was picked for Defense Secretary, expected to pursue Trump's agenda to remove 'woke' policies from the military.

Lee Zeldin, a former congressman from New York, will lead the Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on expanding oil and gas production.

Mike Waltz, a retired Army Green Beret and Trump loyalist, was named National Security Adviser, a critical position requiring coordination across national security agencies.

Serving as White House Chief of Staff will be Susie Wiles, one of Trump's campaign managers, tasked with bringing organization to the administration.

Tom Homan will return as 'Border Czar,' prioritizing deportations of immigrants deemed safety threats.

Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik was appointed as UN Ambassador with aims to address ongoing global conflicts.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency to streamline government operations.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is appointed as Homeland Security Secretary to manage immigration and disaster response.

Doug Burgum, the Governor of North Dakota, is set to become Interior Secretary overseeing public lands and resources, and will also take a role as 'Energy Czar.' John Ratcliffe will resume his position at the helm of the CIA.

Howard Lutnick, a financial executive, is picked for Commerce Secretary.

Potential nominees for Treasury Secretary include former Federal Reserve Board member Kevin Warsh, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, hedge fund investor Scott Bessent, and former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Linda McMahon and Kash Patel are considered for other significant roles.

McMahon brings her experience from the Small Business Administration and WWE, while Patel is noted for his loyalty to Trump and controversial past actions in defense and intelligence roles.