Second cabinet of Donald Trump facts for kids
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 Cabinet of the United States |
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The second cabinet of President Trump in August 2025
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| Date formed | January 20, 2025 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| President's history | President of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present) Chairman of The Trump Organization (1971–2017) |
| Vice President | JD Vance |
| Member party | Republican Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority government (2025–present) |
| Opposition party | Democratic Party |
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| Election(s) | 2024 presidential election |
| Legislature term(s) | 119th Congress |
| Advice and consent | United States Senate |
| Predecessor | Biden cabinet |
Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. A president chooses people to help run the country. These people are called the president's cabinet. The president suggests who should be in the cabinet. Then, the United States Senate must approve these choices. This process is called "advice and consent."
Contents
- The President's Cabinet
- Confirmation Process
- Elected Officials
- Key Cabinet Positions
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of the Treasury
- Secretary of Defense
- Attorney General
- Secretary of the Interior
- Secretary of Agriculture
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Labor
- Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Secretary of Transportation
- Secretary of Energy
- Secretary of Education
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Secretary of Homeland Security
- Other Important Cabinet-Level Positions
- See also
The President's Cabinet
The cabinet is a group of important advisors to the president. Most cabinet members lead big government departments. For example, there's a Secretary of State who handles foreign affairs. These leaders must be approved by the United States Senate. The only cabinet member who is elected, not appointed, is the Vice President.
The president can also choose other officials to be part of the cabinet. These officials might lead other agencies or work in the President's Executive Office. The cabinet meets with the president in the Cabinet Room at the White House.
Since the Republican Party had a majority in the Senate, most of President Trump's choices for the cabinet were approved.
President Trump's team also created a new group called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This group was part of the President's Executive Office. It was not a full government department because those need approval from Congress. Elon Musk, a well-known businessman, helped with DOGE's work for a while. He left the government in May 2025 when his special contract ended.
Here are the people who were chosen for President Trump's cabinet:
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Designee | Office Date announced/confirmed |
Designee |
 Vice President Announced July 15, 2024 Elected November 5, 2024 Assumed office January 20, 2025 |
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U.S. senator |
 Secretary of State Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 21, 2025 |
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 Secretary of the Treasury Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office January 28, 2025 |
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Key Square Group CEO |
 Secretary of Defense Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 25, 2025 |
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TV host and Army veteran |
 Attorney General Announced November 21, 2024 Assumed office February 5, 2025 |
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 Secretary of the Interior Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office February 1, 2025 |
Former governor |
 Secretary of Agriculture Announced November 23, 2024 Assumed office February 13, 2025 |
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AFPI president |
 Secretary of Commerce Announced November 19, 2024 Assumed office February 21, 2025 |
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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO |
 Secretary of Labor Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office March 11, 2025 |
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Former U.S. representative |
 Secretary of Health and Human Services Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office February 13, 2025 |
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Lawyer and activist |
 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office February 5, 2025 |
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Former state representative |
 Secretary of Transportation Announced November 18, 2024 Assumed office January 28, 2025 |
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Former U.S. representative |
 Secretary of Energy Announced November 16, 2024 Assumed office February 3, 2025 |
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Liberty Energy CEO |
 Secretary of Education Announced November 19, 2024 Assumed office March 3, 2025 |
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Former SBA administrator |
 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Announced November 14, 2024 Assumed office February 5, 2025 |
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Former U.S. representative |
 Secretary of Homeland Security Announced March 5, 2026 Assuming office TBD |
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Cabinet-Level OfficialsThese officials are also important advisors to the president. Their roles are considered as important as cabinet members, but they do not lead a main government department. |
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Designee | Office Date announced/confirmed |
Designee |
 White House Chief of Staff Announced November 7, 2024 Assumed office January 20, 2025 |
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Political consultant |
 EPA administrator Announced November 11, 2024 Assumed office January 29, 2025 |
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Former U.S. representative |
 OMB director Announced November 22, 2024 Assumed office February 7, 2025 |
Former OMB director |
 Director of National Intelligence Announced November 13, 2024 Assumed office February 12, 2025 |
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Former U.S. representative |
 CIA director Announced November 12, 2024 Assumed office January 23, 2025 |
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Former intelligence director |
 U.S. trade representative Announced November 26, 2024 Assumed office February 27, 2025 |
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Former USTR chief of staff |
 SBA administrator Announced December 4, 2024 Assumed office February 20, 2025 |
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Former U.S. senator |
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Confirmation Process
The Senate must approve most of the president's cabinet choices. This involves hearings where nominees answer questions. Then, the Senate votes on whether to confirm them.
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Confirmation Votes
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Senate confirmation votes of President Donald Trump's second cabinet
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Elected Officials
President of the United States
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. He defeated Kamala Harris, who was the Vice President at the time. Trump received 312 electoral votes. He officially became president on January 20, 2025.
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Donald Trump | June 14, 1946 (age 79) |
 Florida |
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Vice President of the United States
The Vice President is the only cabinet member chosen by election. This person does not need Senate approval. Senator JD Vance from Ohio was chosen by Donald Trump as his running mate. They won the election on November 5, 2024. JD Vance became Vice President on January 20, 2025. He is one of the youngest Vice Presidents in U.S. history.
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JD Vance | August 2, 1984 (age 41) |
 Ohio |
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Key Cabinet Positions
The following cabinet positions are listed in the order they were created. This order is also used for the United States presidential line of succession.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State handles America's relationships with other countries. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida was chosen for this role. The Senate approved him on January 20, 2025. He started his job the next day.
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Marco Rubio | May 28, 1971 (age 54) |
Florida |
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Secretary of the Treasury
The Secretary of the Treasury manages the country's money and finances. Scott Bessent, an investor from South Carolina, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on January 27, 2025. He began his work on January 28, 2025.
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Scott Bessent | August 21, 1962 (age 62) |
 South Carolina |
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Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Defense is in charge of the country's military and defense. Pete Hegseth, a TV host and veteran from Tennessee, was chosen for this role. The Senate approved him on January 24, 2025. He started his job the next day.
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Pete Hegseth | June 6, 1980 (age 45) |
 Tennessee |
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Attorney General
The Attorney General is the chief lawyer for the U.S. government. Pam Bondi, a former state attorney general from Florida, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed her on February 4, 2025. She was sworn in on February 5, 2025.
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Pam Bondi | November 19, 1965 (age 60) |
Florida |
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Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior manages federal lands, national parks, and natural resources. Governor Doug Burgum from North Dakota was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on January 30, 2025. He started his job on February 1, 2025.
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Doug Burgum | August 1, 1956 (age 69) |
 North Dakota |
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Secretary of Agriculture
The Secretary of Agriculture oversees farming, food, and rural development. Brooke Rollins from Texas was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed her on February 13, 2025. She was sworn in on the same day.
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Brooke Rollins | April 10, 1972 (age 53) |
 Texas |
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Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Commerce promotes economic growth and business. Howard Lutnick, a businessman from New York, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on February 18, 2025. He started his job on February 21, 2025.
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Howard Lutnick | July 14, 1961 (age 64) |
 New York |
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Secretary of Labor
The Secretary of Labor works to improve working conditions and wages. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former U.S. representative from Oregon, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed her on March 10, 2025. She was sworn in on March 11, 2025.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer | April 7, 1968 (age 56) |
 Oregon |
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Secretary of Health and Human Services
The Secretary of Health and Human Services oversees public health and human services programs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a lawyer and activist from California, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on February 13, 2025. He started his job on the same day.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | January 17, 1954 (age 72) |
 California |
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development works on housing needs and community development. Scott Turner, a former state representative from Texas, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on February 5, 2025. He was sworn in on the same day.
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Scott Turner | February 26, 1972 (age 54) |
Texas |
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Secretary of Transportation
The Secretary of Transportation oversees the country's transportation systems, like roads, railways, and airports. Sean Duffy, a former U.S. representative from Wisconsin, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on January 28, 2025. He started his job on the same day.
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Sean Duffy | October 3, 1971 (age 54) |
 Wisconsin |
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Secretary of Energy
The Secretary of Energy focuses on energy policy and nuclear safety. Chris Wright, an engineer and businessman from Colorado, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on February 3, 2025. He was sworn in on the same day.
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Chris Wright | January 15, 1965 (age 61) |
 Colorado |
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Secretary of Education
The Secretary of Education works on education policies and programs. Linda McMahon, a former administrator of the Small Business Administration from Connecticut, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed her on March 3, 2025. She started her job on the same day.
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Linda McMahon | October 4, 1948 (age 77) |
 Connecticut |
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs supports military veterans and their families. Doug Collins, a former U.S. representative and Air Force colonel from Georgia, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on February 4, 2025. He was sworn in on February 5, 2025.
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Doug Collins | August 16, 1966 (age 59) |
 Georgia |
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Secretary of Homeland Security
The Secretary of Homeland Security protects the country from threats and disasters.
Kristi Noem (2025–2026)
Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed her on January 25, 2025. She started her job on the same day. On March 5, 2026, President Trump announced that Noem would move to a new role. This new role is called "Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas."
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Kristi Noem | November 30, 1971 (age 54) |
 South Dakota |
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Markwayne Mullin (TBD)
Markwayne Mullin, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, was nominated on March 5, 2026. He is expected to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Markwayne Mullin | July 26, 1977 (age 48) |
 Oklahoma |
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Other Important Cabinet-Level Positions
These officials also hold important roles that are considered cabinet-level. They advise the president but do not lead a main government department.
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA Administrator works to protect human health and the environment. Lee Zeldin, a former U.S. representative from New York, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on January 29, 2025. He started his job on the same day.
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Lee Zeldin | January 30, 1980 (age 46) |
New York |
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Director of the Office of Management and Budget
The OMB Director helps the president prepare the federal budget. Russell Vought, a former OMB director from Virginia, was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on February 6, 2025. He was sworn in on February 7, 2025.
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Russell Vought | March 26, 1976 (age 49) |
 Virginia |
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Director of National Intelligence
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) oversees all U.S. intelligence agencies. Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative from Hawaii, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed her on February 12, 2025. She started her job on the same day.
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Tulsi Gabbard | April 12, 1981 (age 44) |
 Hawaii |
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Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
The CIA Director leads the Central Intelligence Agency, which gathers intelligence from around the world. John Ratcliffe, a former Director of National Intelligence from Texas, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed him on January 23, 2025. He was sworn in on the same day.
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John Ratcliffe | October 20, 1965 (age 60) |
Texas |
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U.S. Trade Representative
The U.S. Trade Representative handles trade agreements and policies with other countries. Jamieson Greer from Maryland was chosen for this position. The Senate confirmed him on February 26, 2025. He was sworn in on February 27, 2025.
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Jamieson Greer | 1979/1980 |  Maryland |
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Administrator of the Small Business Administration
The SBA Administrator helps small businesses grow and succeed. Kelly Loeffler, a former U.S. senator from Georgia, was chosen for this role. The Senate confirmed her on February 19, 2025. She was sworn in on February 20, 2025.
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Kelly Loeffler | November 27, 1970 (age 55) |
 Georgia |
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White House Chief of Staff
The White House Chief of Staff is a very important advisor and manager for the president. This person helps organize the White House staff and advises the president on many issues. The Chief of Staff does not need Senate approval. Susie Wiles from Florida was chosen for this role. She started her job on January 20, 2025. She is the first woman to hold this position.
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Susie Wiles | May 14, 1957 (age 68) |
Florida |
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See also
- First cabinet of Donald Trump
- Political appointments of the second Trump administration
- Second inauguration of Donald Trump
- Second presidential transition of Donald Trump
