Trump Wins 2024 Election; Picks Jim O'Neill for HHS Deputy Secretary and Jay for NIH

Nov 27, 2024, 03:15 AM

Donald Trump was announced as the projected winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election following the closing of polls nationwide on Tuesday, November 5. Recent polling has found that more Americans view Trump favorably following his election win. In Utah, Trump secured his biggest winning margin ever in the state, even as he lost some ground in a few of the larger counties. In Massachusetts, although Trump lost the state handily, he improved eight points on his 2020 performance—more than his nationwide improvement. Following his victory, President-elect Trump has begun selecting candidates for cabinet positions, including biotech investor Jim O'Neill for Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and Jay for a role at the National Institutes of Health. These selections have been well-received by various commentators who describe them as excellent choices.