Find out who Trump has named to serve in the Cabinet, administration

President-elect Donald Trump, before returning to power in January, announced who he wants to fill Cabinet positions and other key roles in his administration.

Trump began launching his nominations and nominations just days after his election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. He is among some of the most powerful allies on Capitol Hill and a key adviser to the 2024 campaign.

Trump will have a Republican-controlled Senate and possibly a Republican-controlled House to help make that choice. But he also asked the incoming Senate leader to complete a recess appointment, prompting speculation some of his choices could be more controversial.

This is a list of those Trump has chosen, or is expected to choose, to serve in his administration.

Secretary of State: Marco Rubio

Trump is expected to announce Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.

Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Intelligence and sits on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. He has hardline views on China, Iran and Russia, though like other Republicans, he has shifted his support for the Ukraine war effort to align more closely with Trump.

Rubio must be confirmed by the Senate. Read more about Rubio’s experience here.

‘Border Czar’: Tom Homan

Trump announced former Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Tom Homan will be “border czar.”

He will be charged with seeing to the mass deportations that Trump promised during his campaign.

Homan oversaw ICE under the Trump administration for a year and a half, when the administration’s “zero tolerance” policy resulted in parents being separated from their children at the border.

“Border czar” is not an official Cabinet position, meaning it does not need Senate confirmation. Read more about Homan here.

Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles

Susie Wiles will be the first female White House chief of staff.

Wiles is Trump’s campaign manager for 2024. Trump also credits him for his work on his 2016 and 2020 White House bids, though the 2024 bid was smoother and had fewer shake-ups.

Wiles is the daughter of legendary NFL Hall of Famer Pat Summerall. He does not need Senate confirmation to serve in that position.

Deputy chief of staff for policy: Stephen Miller

Trump is expected to announce that Stephen Miller will become deputy chief of staff for policy, several sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

Vice president-elect JD Vance appeared to confirm the news, calling it “another excellent choice” by Trump.

Miller was one of Trump’s senior advisers and helped craft hard-line immigration policies during his first term. They will be key to trying to implement Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to deport migrants living illegally in the US.

He does not need Senate confirmation to serve in that position. Read more about Miller’s background here.

Ambassador to the United Nations: Elise Stefanik

Rep. New York’s Elise Stefanik has been tapped to be Trump’s US ambassador to the UN.

Stefanik joined Congress as a moderate Republican but became one of Trump’s main defenders after his first impeachment and after his loss in the 2020 election. He joined the House leadership in 2021 as chairman of the House Republican Conference.

Stefanik made headlines last year when he challenged the university president over his handling of protests over the Israel-Gaza war. He also accused the United Nations of antisemitism over several resolutions passed during the conflict.

Stefanik must be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the role. Read more about Stefanik here.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator: Lee Zeldin

Trump has tapped former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA.

Zeldin represented Long Island Suffolk County in the House of Representatives for eight years before launching an unsuccessful bid for governor against Democrat Kathy Hochul. Before becoming an elected official, Zeldin was an attorney.

Zeldin has promised to eliminate regulations at the EPA that he claims hinder business. He also said he wants to restore energy independence as well as protect access to clean air and water.

Zeldin needs Senate confirmation to serve in the role. Read more about him here.

National security adviser: Mike Waltz

Trump has chosen Florida Rep. Michael Waltz to be his national security adviser.

Waltz, who is the first Green Beret elected to the House, sits on the Intelligence, Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee. Prior to becoming an elected official, Walz served in a variety of national security policy roles.

The national security adviser is appointed by the president without the necessary Senate confirmation.

Ambassador to Israel: Mike Huckabee

Trump announced he has nominated former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be the US ambassador to Israel.

The role, which must be confirmed by the Senate, would be a key appointment as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Like David Friedman, Trump’s ambassador to Israel, Huckabee is a supporter of the Israeli settlement movement.