Donald Trump’s 2.0 Cabinet Takes Shape Ahead of His Return to the White House

President Donald Trump is rapidly piecing together his new administration after winning by a landslide margin on November 5, in his second go at the presidency. Trump’s securing the White House after an incredible sweep across all seven pivotal swing states saw him literally waste no time in naming top aides and allies to powerful positions. 

One of his most prominent picks is Brendan Carr, a high-profile Republican and vocal Big Tech enemy, who has been chosen to lead the FCC. An ally of Elon Musk on free speech and technology regulation, Carr will likely be at the helm of sweeping regulation reform. The appointment sets the tone for the Trump administration’s willingness to curb tech giants’ control and oversee the way digital communication is done. This was one of the central issues in Trump’s campaign.

He named a former TV news anchor to lead the Department of Defense. It is another unusual move, as the preference is for individuals who strike a chord with his communication style and media strategy in his attempt to create a team around his vision for governance.

Trump fast-tracks cabinet formation and is preparing to hit the ground running as soon as he is inaugurated in January. He returned to power after losing the election to Joe Biden in 2020. That defeat started years of political and legal battles, which further spurred his base support for him.

Those appointments already put Trump’s second term in profile to be as contentious and transformative as the first. His focus on Big Tech regulation and a mix of veterans and nontraditionalists suggests a cabinet to disrupt Washington’s status quo as much as to cement his legacy.

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