Reports indicate that Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, appointed his Vice President Mike Pence as the head of the transition committee at the White House on Friday, November 11. He has also appointed his three children to this team. According to Reuters, Trump's campaign announced that Chris Christie, the Governor of New Jersey, will serve as the deputy of Trump's transition team at the White House. Previously, Chris Christie held the responsibility of the transition committee. According to NPR, Newt Gingrich, General Michael Flynn, Ben Carson, Rudy Giuliani, and Senator Jeff Sessions have been appointed to this committee. The report states that Trump's aides have already begun consultations for the transition and the appointment of individuals for over four thousand positions. When Donald Trump officially starts his work on January 20, 2017, these individuals will take on their designated roles. According to Reuters, Mr. Trump relied on a limited group of close associates and supporters during the campaign. He even attacked several key figures within the Republican Party during this period. However, now this same group of close associates and allies of Donald Trump plays a decisive role in the transition of power at the White House. The President-elect of the United States has also appointed his daughter Ivanka and his two sons, Eric and Donald Jr., along with his son-in-law Jared Kushner to the transition committee. Reuters reports that while Mr. Trump has appointed his children to the transition team, they currently manage his assets and companies. The report adds that these changes have left Chris Christie, who was among the first to support Donald Trump, more disappointed than anyone else. Mr. Christie was previously mentioned as a potential new Attorney General, but two sources close to Donald Trump have told Reuters that Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York, is likely to be appointed to this position. In this context, Rudy Giuliani stated to reporters on Friday that he is happy to serve as an advisor to Mr. Trump. However, he did not clarify whether he would be part of the future cabinet or not. Since early Wednesday, when Donald Trump's victory as President-elect of the United States was confirmed, various speculations regarding his future cabinet have been published.
Donald Trump Appoints Mike Pence as Head of Transition Committee
Donald Trump has appointed Mike Pence as the head of his transition committee and included his children in the team. Chris Christie has been named deputy, while other prominent figures from Trump's campaign have also been appointed. This restructuring is significant as it reflects Trump's reliance on close allies during the transition period.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Donald Trump appointed Mike Pence as head of his transition committee, replacing Chris Christie, and included his children and close allies in the team.
- Mike Pence is now leading the transition team.
- Chris Christie was demoted to deputy, and Trump's children are involved in the transition.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The transition team is responsible for preparing the incoming administration to take over government operations smoothly.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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