In an attempt to launch his policy agenda before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump is quickly putting together his government and assigning important allies to key positions.
Trump has acted quickly to fill important positions since winning the election, choosing well-known supporters and indicating that he plans to forego Senate confirmations for some of them. He has appointed Tom Homan, a staunch supporter of stringent immigration enforcement, as “border czar,” one of the high-profile appointments, and given him responsibility for managing immigration and deportation programs.
His campaign pledge to vigorously fight illegal immigration is consistent with Homan’s well-known severe immigration position as the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Furthermore, Trump has appointed New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a strong defender of Israel and a close ally, as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN. If approved by the Senate, Stefanik’s nomination would come at a time when the U.N. is dealing with the current wars in Gaza and Lebanon, where she is anticipated to be vital in advancing the interests of the United States and aiding friends.
It is also anticipated that Stephen Miller, a former top advisor with strong anti-immigration sentiments, will return as Deputy Chief of Staff. His reappointment indicates a focus on border security and deportations, as well as a continuation of Trump’s stringent immigration policy.
Trump appointed Susie Wiles, his Co-campaign Manager, as his new Chief of Staff on Sunday. He allegedly urged Senate Republicans to accept recess appointments to circumvent the conventional confirmation procedure, which has led to heightened scrutiny of Trump’s selection process.
Trump has started preparing the foundation for a speedy implementation of his agenda, with his inauguration scheduled for January 20, BrandSpur digital news platform reports.
