Trump's new cabinet


President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be part of his upcoming administration. Here are the key points:

Trump's Announcement: Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social: "I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation."



Previous Roles: Pompeo served as CIA Director and Secretary of State during Trump's first term, while Haley was the ambassador to the United Nations for the first two years of Trump's presidency.

Primary Challengers: Both Haley and Pompeo had entered the Republican presidential primaries against Trump. Haley was Trump's final challenger before dropping out in February 2024.

Appreciation for Past Service: Despite excluding them, Trump expressed gratitude for their previous work, stating, "I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country."




Potential Reasons: While Haley's exclusion was less surprising due to her criticism of Trump during the primaries, Pompeo had been speculated as a potential candidate for defense secretary. Some Trump allies have accused both of being potential threats to his "America First" agenda.


Cabinet Formation: This announcement comes as Trump begins forming his core team for his second term, following his election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.


This decision by Trump signals a potential shift in his cabinet composition for his upcoming term, excluding two prominent figures from his previous administration.

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