It’s only one day before the inauguration, and 22 picks of Trump’s cabinet are out, patching together what the former real-estate tycoon wants for the United States as he serves as President. /CFP Photo
Trump has tapped billionaire Rex Tillerson as the US Secretary of State last month. Tillerson was the Chairman and CEO of American oil giant ExxonMobil for the past ten years, and never worked in the political field. If confirmed, Tillerson would be the wealthiest cabinet member in modern American history. /CFP Photo
As Donald Trump’s running mate, former Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R) was nominated for GOP Vice President last July and became the US Vice-President elect when Trump won the election. /CFP Photo
Retired Marine Corps General James Mattis is Trump’s pick for US Defense Secretary, which has just been approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. /CFP Photo
Trump has selected Michael Flynn (R) to be the next national security adviser to flesh out his policies on foreign and military issues, as they share views in many ways, especially in building closer ties with Russia and fighting against ISIL. /CFP Photo
On the economy’s side, Trump tapped former Goldman Sachs banker Steven Mnuchin (R) as his Secretary of Treasury, and billionaire investor Wilbur Ross Jr. (L) as Secretary of Commerce. The economic cabinet picks are reportedly evidence of Trump embracing Wall Street elites. /CFP Photo
Elaine L. Chao was nominated as Secretary of Transportation. She is the first Chinese-American to enter the cabinet of the US and has served from 2001 to 2009 as Secretary of Labor. /CFP Photo
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