President-elect Trump On Thursday, he announced several nominations just days before his Jan. 20 inauguration.
In a series of posts on Truth Social Thursday afternoon, Trump congratulated his picks.
Among the candidates is a former test engineer of missile defense systems for the position of Minister of Defense Air ForceIn addition to the CEO of the Trade Partnership of the Minister of Foreign Trade and Agriculture Affairs.
President-elect Donald Trump announced the members of his new Cabinet Thursday afternoon. (AP Photo/Patrick Szymanski)
Trump names latest White House staff picks in January. 20 opening approach
Choose Trump Chris Stallings to be Assistant Administrator for Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
Stallings currently serves as director of Georgia's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, and will work closely with Kelly Loeffler, Georgia's incoming executive director. Small business manager.
“(Stillings and Loeffler) will make sure that when disasters strike, our government responds quickly and capably to protect our small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Chris Stallings will be the U.S. Assistant Administrator for Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. (Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency)
Trump appointed Luke Lindbergh as Under Secretary for Commerce and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the Department of Agriculture.
During Trump's first term, Lindbergh served as chief of staff and chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank, where he received a Distinguished Service Award.
He currently serves as President and CEO of South Dakota Trade and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Area Export Councils.
South Dakota Trade is a 501(c)(6) public-private partnership that navigates the state's international trade, according to the organization's website.
Lindbergh has been featured on Fox News and other media for his “thought leadership” on international affairs and agricultural policy.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Lindbergh would make sure American farmers and ranchers get the “smart” trade deals they deserve.
Dr. Troy Mink will be the next Secretary of the Air Force. (National Reconnaissance Office)
Troy Mink has been selected to serve as Secretary of the Air Force.
Mink is the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office and began his career as a KC-135 tanker navigator, according to Trump's post.
He later worked as a test engineer for missile defense systems.
“Troy will work with our amazing nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to ensure that our Nation's Air Force is the most effective and lethal force in the world, as we work to secure peace through strength,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations Troy!”
Dudley Hoskins has been selected as Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the Department of Agriculture.
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He currently holds the title of Counsel to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and previously spent four years at the Department of Agriculture during Trump's first term as Chief of Staff for Marketing and Regulatory Programs and Senior Advisor to the Department of Agriculture. The minister, according to what Trump posted.
“(Hoskins) will work with our great nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Brock Rollins, to make sure American food is the safest and healthiest in the world,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations Dudley!”
