As Donald Trump prepares for his presidency, he has announced major personnel decisions including Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, known for his military credentials and advocacy for veterans. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the new Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with streamlining federal spending. Kristi Noem, South Dakota’s Governor, is appointed to lead Homeland Security, focusing on immigration policies. John Ratcliffe returns to a significant intelligence role, despite previous controversies. Additional roles include Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor and Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, further shaping Trump’s administration.