President-elect Donald Trump has a lot of key positions to fill in the coming weeks that will shape his next four years in office. While rumors have been flying around about who he will appoint (some of which we’ve included here), Trump has so far made 12 Cabinet-level hires. We’ll update this list as he announces more senior leadership positions, but here’s what we know so far: Obama administration counterparts: Robert M. Gates, Leon Panetta, Chuck Hagel, Ashton Carter (current) Duties: lead the military, serve as “deputy commander-in-chief” Mattis’ former job: Marine General Bio:Mattis, 66, graduated from Central Washington University in 1971, enlisting in the Marine Corps and participating in ROTC while he was there. He quickly worked his way up the ranks of the Marines while fighting in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars. By 2007, he was a four-star general leading the Joint Forces Command, which coordinates the branches of the military into one cohesive unit. In 2010, President Obama appointed Mattis to lead Central Command, coordinating military actions in the Middle East. He retired from the Marines in 2013. Mattis has never been married and doesn’t have any children. Reactions: Marines consider Mattis a warrior and he is well-respected by other service members. He has come under fire in the past for controversial admissions, however, like when he said in 2005 that it was “fun to shoot some people.” Still, senators on both sides of the aisle have praised the pick, though they would have to waive a law requiring service members to wait seven years before becoming Defense Secretary to provide checks and balances. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said she won’t vote to waive the requirement, but Mattis likely has enough votes to clinch the nomination. Obama administration counterparts: Gary F. Locke, John E. Bryson, Penny Pritzker (current) Duties: promote American commerce and businesses Ross’ former jobs: Trump campaign’s senior adviser on trade Bio:Ross, 79, graduated from Yale University in 1959 and got his MBA from Harvard in 1961. He began his career at Rothschild, spending the next 25 years working on bankruptcy and restructuring. There, Ross helped engineer a restructuring of hundreds of millions of dollars in debt owed on Trump’s Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1990. He founded the private equity firm WL Ross & Co. in 2000, which Invesco acquired in 2006. With a net worth of $2.9 billion, Ross ranks 232nd on 2016’s Forbes 400 list. He has two daughters with his first wife, Judith, whom he divorced in 1995. Ross is now married to his third wife, Hilary Geary. Reactions: There hasn’t been much opposition to Ross’ appointment. Some critics did bring up his billionaire, insider status and the fact that his coal company oversaw the Sago Mine disaster that killed a dozen people in 2005. Obama administration counterparts: Timothy F. Geithner, Jack Lew (current) Duties: serve as the president’s principal economic adviser, manage the public debt, set US tax and fiscal policy Mnuchin’s former jobs: Goldman Sachs mortgage bond trader, Hollywood producer Bio: Mnuchin, 53, graduated from Yale University in 1985. He worked at Goldman Sachs, where his father was also a partner, for 17 years, dealing mainly in mortgage bonds and amassing an estimated $40 million. Mnuchin left the bank in 2002, founded his own hedge fund, Dune Capital Management in 2004, and produced several Hollywood movies. He and his first wife had three children together, and he is now engaged to actress Louise Linton, who would be his third wife. Reactions: As Business Insider’s Matt Turner writes, there’s a long list of reasons why people might not like Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders skewered Mnuchin’s status as a hedge fund manager who worked at a large financial institution like Goldman Sachs – two things Trump called out on the campaign trail, as well. Obama administration counterparts: Kathleen Sebelius, Sylvia Mathews Burwell (current) Duties: lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees agencies like the FDA, CDC, NIH, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Price’s former jobs: US Representative from Georgia, orthopedic surgeon Bio:Price, 62, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976, and then got his medical degree there in 1979. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Emory University, where he also taught as an assistant professor while operating his private practice for almost 20 years. Price was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1996, where he served four terms. He was first elected as a US Representative for Georgia’s 6th district in 2004, and is now in his fourth term. Price and his wife, Elizabeth, have one son. Reactions: Since Price has repeatedly tried to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, is pro-life, against gay marriage, opposes gun control, and denies the overwhelming evidence that climate change is real, many progressives are outraged he will be overseeing some of the country’s largest science and health agencies. Many Republicans, particularly those who want to nix Obamacare, applauded the choice. Obama administration counterparts: Ray H. LaHood, Anthony R. Foxx (current) Duties: lead the US Department of Transportation, which includes the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Highway Administration Chao’s former jobs: Secretary of Labor, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Bio:Chao, 63, was born in Taiwan and came to the US when she was eight. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1975, got her MBA from Harvard, and holds 36 honorary doctorates. She worked in banking before entering government in the late 80s, becoming the Deputy Secretary of Transportation in 1989. George W. Bush appointed her Secretary of Labor, and she served for the duration of his two terms. Chao has also been the CEO of the United Way, director of the Peace Corps, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and sat on several non-profit boards. She married Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in 1993. Reactions: Uber and Lyft both said they approve of the choice, since Chao has said she supports the gig economy. There hasn’t been much opposition to Chao, especially because she’s a well-known, respected figure with experience at the federal level. Obama administration counterparts: Arne Duncan, John King, Jr. (current) Duties: Lead the US Department of Education, manage federal financial aid policies, ensure equal access to education. DeVos’ former job: chair of the nonprofit American Federation for Children Bio: DeVos, 58, graduated from Calvin College in 1979, held various leadership positions in the Michigan Republican Party before becoming its chairwoman from 1996 to 2000. President George W. Bush appointed her to the board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2004, which she served on until 2010. DeVos has also served on various charity and company boards that she and her husband, Dick, an heir to the Amway fortune, founded, including the Windquest Group, which invests in clean energy and manufacturing. In 2009, she became the chair of the American Federation for Children, a nonprofit that aims to expand the use of school vouchers allowing students to use public funds to attend private schools. The DeVos’ have four children and five grandchildren. Reactions: While proponents of school vouchers have predictably lauded Trump’s pick, its opponents have lambasted DeVos, arguing that the programs weaken public schools and fund private schools at taxpayers’ expense. Teachers’ unions have similarly criticized her for not understanding the public school landscape since she sent her children to private schools. Obama administration counterparts: Susan Rice, Rosemary DiCarlo, Samantha Power (current) Duty: Advance US interests at the United Nations. Haley’s former job: Governor of South Carolina Bio: Haley, 44, was born to Indian immigrant parents in South Carolina, where she graduated from Clemson University with a degree in accounting in 1994. She worked at Exotica International, an upscale women’s clothing firm her mother, Raj Randhawa, founded that became a multi-million dollar business (which the family retired in 2008). Haley ousted an incumbent for a South Carolina House of Representatives seat in 2004, and was reelected for two more terms. The state then elected her its first female governor in 2010, and doubled down in the 2014 election. Haley and her husband Michael, a captain in the Army National Guard, have two teenage children. Reactions: Some diplomats criticized Haley for her lack of experience on the world stage since she has never held a position in the federal government. Democratic senators said she would get a “thorough” confirmation hearing, but that they would give her fair consideration. Obama administration counterparts: Leon Panetta, Michael Morell (acting), David Petraeus, John Brennan (current) Duty: oversee the Central Intelligence Agency Pompeo’s former job: US Representative for Kansas Bio:Pompeo, 52, graduated first in his class from West Point in 1986, then served as a cavalry officer in the Army. After returning from active duty, Pompeo graduated from Harvard Law School in 1994, where he served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Pompeo moved to Kansas, where he founded and helmed aerospace and oil manufacturing companies. He has been the US Representative for Kansas’s 4th congressional district since 2011. The tea-party-aligned House member originally supported Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida in the GOP presidential primary, but eventually endorsed Trump once the business mogul secured the nomination. He and his wife, Susan, have a son, Nicholas. Reactions: Several Republican lawmakers praised Pompeo’s directness, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the CIA. Pompeo has been criticized for anti-Muslim remarks he’s made in the past – scrutiny that reemerged after Trump announced his appointment. Obama administration counterparts: James Jones, Thomas Donilon, Susan Rice (current) Duties: Provide the president’s daily national security briefing; coordinate the administration’s foreign policy, intelligence, and military efforts Flynn’s former jobs: director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Bio: Flynn, 58, joined the Army as a second lieutenant in military intelligence when he graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1981. Serving at home and abroad, Flynn worked his way up the ranks of the armed forces, eventually becoming the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2012. The lieutenant general retired from the position in 2014. A registered Democrat, Flynn became an early supporter of Trump’s, advising the president-elect on national security matters during the campaign. He and his wife, Lori, have two sons. Reactions: Flynn has been criticized for being anti-Islamic, for his questionable business ties to Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian president, for what some see as his overly positive views toward Russia, and for promoting conspiracy theories on Twitter during Trump’s campaign. He was also accused of being too hawkish when he was DIA director, which is why a former Pentagon official alleged Flynn was forced out of the agency. Obama administration counterparts: Mark Filip, Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch (current) Duties: act as the country’s chief law enforcement officer, represent the US in court cases, provide the Executive Branch with formal and informal legal counsel and advice Sessions’ former job: senator from Alabama Bio:Sessions, 69, was born and raised in Alabama, got his law degree from the University of Alabama in 1973, and served in the Army Reserve for 13 years. President Ronald Reagan nominated him as a US attorney in 1981, then he was elected as Alabama’s attorney general in 1994, and was first elected to the Senate in 1996. He is currently serving his fourth term. Sessions and his wife, Mary Blackshear, have three children and 10 grandkids. Reactions: Sessions’ consideration for a Cabinet position has revived allegations of racism that jeopardized his chance to become a federal district court judge in 1986, when a prosecutor testified Sessions called the NAACP and the ACLU “un-American.” Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he is “very concerned” about Sessions’ civil rights record, a sentiment other liberals echoed. Many conservatives, meanwhile, applauded Trump’s choice, with Republican senators saying they’d vote to confirm him. Obama administration counterpart: Valerie Jarrett Duties: serve as senior counselor to the president,shape the administration’s political strategy Bannon’s former jobs: chairman of the alt-right news site Breitbart, CEO/chief strategist of the Trump campaign Bio: Bannon, 62, graduated from Harvard Business School in 1983, and made much of his fortune as a Goldman Sachs banker and a longtime movie and TV producer. Since 2011, he has led Breitbart News, the far-right website espousing anti-establishment white nationalist positions, particularly on issues like immigration and trade. Bannon has two 21-year-old daughters, whose mother accused him of domestic abuse and anti-Semitic comments during their divorce proceedings in 1996. He pleaded not-guilty, and the charges were dropped. He has another ex-wife, as well. Reactions: Bannon’s appointment set off a firestorm of controversy, with critics pointing to what they considered racially charged, bigoted rhetoric used on Breitbart under Bannon’s leadership. Obama administration counterparts: Rahm Emanuel, Pete Rouse, Bill Daley, Jack Lew, Denis McDonough (current) Duties: oversee the Executive Office of the President, serve as the president’s right-hand man Priebus’ former job: Chairman of the Republican National Committee Bio:Priebus, 44, got his law degree from the University of Miami in 1998. He worked his way up through the ranks of the Republican Party, becoming the Wisconsin Party Chairman in 2007, then general counsel to the National Committee in 2009, and finally its chairman in 2011. Priebus helped launch Wisconsinites House Speaker Paul Ryan and Gov. Scott Walker to national prominence over the last several years. He has two young children with his wife, Sally. Reactions: While Priebus’ hire may comfort the Republican establishment, it may aggravate some of Trump’s supporters who expect him to fulfill his promise to “drain the swamp” of Washington insiders in government. Assistant to the President and White House Counsel: Donald F. McGahn Deputy National Security Adviser: Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland Deputy Secretary of Commerce: Todd Ricketts Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Seema Verma Mitt Romney, 2012 Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts governor Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City John Bolton, former US ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush Bob Corker, US senator from Tennessee and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee David Petraeus, former CIA Director John Kelly, retired Marine Corps Gen. Michael McCaul, US representative from Texas and chairman of the House Homeland Security CommitteeDavid Clarke, Milwaukee county sheriff and vocal Trump supporterJoe Arpaio, outgoing Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff who campaigned for Trump Jeff Holmstead, energy lawyer, former EPA official during George W. Bush administrationMike Catanzaro, energy lobbyist, former EPA official during George W. Bush administrationRobert Grady, venture capitalist, partner in private equity firm Gryphon InvestorsLeslie Rutledge, Arkansas attorney generalCarol Comer, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Harold Hamm, Oklahoma oil and gas mogul, chief executive of Continental Resources IncKevin Cramer, US Representative from North DakotaRobert Grady, venture capitalist, partner in private equity firm Gryphon InvestorsLarry Nichols, co-founder of Devon Energy CorpJames Connaughton, chief executive of Nautilus Data Technologies and a former environmental adviser to President George W. Bush Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor, 2008 Republican vice presidential nomineeJan Brewer, former Arizona governorForrest Lucas, founder of oil products company Lucas OilHarold Hamm, Oklahoma oil and gas mogul, chief executive of Continental Resources Inc Ronald Burgess, retired lieutenant general and former Defense Intelligence Agency chiefRobert Cardillo, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyPete Hoekstra, former US representative from Michigan Dan DiMicco, former chief executive of steel producer Nucor Corp Victoria Lipnic, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission commissioner and former Labor Department official during the George W. Bush administrationAndrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants 4. Allison Eid 5. Neil Gorsuch 9. Joan Larsen 10. Mike Lee 11. Thomas Lee 12. Edward Mansfield 13. Federico Moreno 14. William Pryor 15. Margaret A. Ryan 16. Amul Thapar 18. David Stras 19. Diane Sykes 20. Don Willett 21. Robert Young Sources: Donald J. 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Gen. James Mattis, Defense Secretary (pending Senate waiver and confirmation)
Commerce Secretary: Wilbur Ross (pending Senate confirmation)
Treasury Secretary: Steven Mnuchin (pending Senate confirmation)
Health and Human Services Secretary: Rep. Tom Price, MD (pending Senate confirmation)
Transportation Secretary: Elaine Chao (pending Senate confirmation)
Secretary of Education: Betsy DeVos (pending Senate confirmation)
United Nations Ambassador: Gov. Nikki Haley (pending Senate confirmation)
CIA Director: Rep. Mike Pompeo (pending Senate confirmation)
National Security Adviser: Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn
Attorney General: Sen. Jeff Sessions (pending Senate confirmation)
Chief Strategist: Steve Bannon
Chief of Staff: Reince Priebus
Other hires:
The following positions are rumored contenders:
(Contenders) Secretary of State, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Homeland Security Secretary, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Energy Secretary, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Interior Secretary, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Director of National Intelligence, pending Senate confirmation
(Contender) US Trade Representative, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Labor Secretary, pending Senate confirmation
(Contenders) Supreme Court vacancy, pending Senate confirmation
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