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Trump Names Hegseth, Gabbard, Gaetz, Kennedy to Cabinet, Sparking Policy Concerns

Nov 15, 2024, 04:13 PM

US President-elect Donald Trump is advancing his cabinet selections following his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Notable nominations include Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, Tulsi Gabbard, Matt Gaetz, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking concerns about the potential direction of his policies, which some fear may be worse than anticipated. Doug Burgum, an ally of the oil and gas industry, has been named to oversee the Interior Department. Trump has promised to prioritize California's water issues by boosting water deliveries to cities and farms, a move that environmentalists plan to contest to prevent potential harm to rivers and streams. The state, which shifted toward Trump in the 2024 election, is now being looked to, along with other Democratic-led states, to navigate the country's way through his administration. Observers note that Trump's appointments are a mix of highly praised and heavily criticized figures.