On September 26, 2019, the Senate confirmed McCarthy as Army Secretary. President Trump appointed Esper Acting Defense Secretary and nominated him for Defense Secretary.

This is a list of political appointments of officeholders made by the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump. Denotes appointees serving in offices that did not require Senate confirmation. Denotes appointees confirmed by the Senate. Denotes appointees awaiting Senate confirmation. Denotes appointees serving in an acting capacity.

Jan 20, 2025 · Peter Hegseth, of Tennessee, to be Secretary of Defense. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce.

Jan 20, 2025 · To the Senate of the United States, I nominate Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Lester Martinez-Lopez. Jayanta President Trump Announces Sub-Cabinet Appointments ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Pentagon on Tuesday released a list of new officials sworn in this week to run the Defense Department — the most comprehensive look yet at its new team of leaders under the Trump...

Department of Defense. Office Nominee Assumed office Left office Secretary of Defense: Chris Miller: November 9, 2020 January 20, 2021 Deputy Secretary of Defense: David Norquist: January 2, 2019 July 23, 2019 ... List of short-tenure Donald Trump political appointments;

Dec 23, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has announced his picks for key Pentagon positions, including deputy secretary of defense and undersecretaries for the policy, acquisition and sustainment and research and engineering offices.

President Trump appointed Esper Acting Defense Secretary and nominated him for Defense Secretary. By law, Esper could not serve as Acting Secretary during the confirmation process, so Spencer was Acting Defense Secretary for a brief period.

2 days ago · President Donald Trump is working to fill out his Cabinet – ranging from roles in the Department of Energy to the CIA. Trump’s picks have so far succeeded in Senate confirmation votes,...

Dec 12, 2024 · Among those are Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, who is facing headwinds over allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and alcohol...