Trump Assembles National Security Team with Vance, Rubio, Gaetz, Gabbard, Hegseth, and Noem in Key Roles

Donald Trump has begun assembling his national security team as he prepares for a potential return to the presidency. Key appointments announced so far include JD Vance as Vice President, Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Other notable selections include Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Mike Waltz has been named National Security Adviser, while John Ratcliffe will head the CIA. Additional roles include Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff, Tom Homan as Border Czar, and Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East. These appointments reflect Trump's strategy of including both loyalists and established figures in his administration, aiming to create a diverse cabinet that addresses various national security concerns.