1

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

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Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment
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system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave
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Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

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In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present
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ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment
 7

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave
 8

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

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In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present
 10

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present
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ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in
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eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

 13

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present
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Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present
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ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

Judiciary, 2025–present

ersonnel, 2025–present

Main articles: Political appointments of the second Trump administration and Second cabinet of Donald Trump

Further information: Hiring and personnel of Donald Trump

In his second term, Trump selected cabinet members with personal loyalty to him,[579][580] with the "focus on loyalty over subject-

matter expertise".[580] In February 2025, the White House stated that Elon Musk was a special government employee.[581] Trump gave

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to many federal government agencies.[581] Musk's teams operated in

eighteen departments and agencies in the administration's first month,[582] including in the Treasury Department's $5 trillion payment

system,[583] the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management, and the General Services Administration.[584] He

nominated or appointed 23 former Fox News employees to his administration.[585]

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Judiciary, 2025–present