Explainer | Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?

Explainer | Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?

US president-elect Donald Trump, known for valuing loyalty, has expressed regret over many senior officials from his last term who tried to thwart his often impulsive directives and ambitions. Trump’s first administration was marked by turmoil and high turnover, with some former allies imprisoned for actions taken during his presidency, while others emerged as vocal…

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(FILES) US Representative John Ratcliffe, Republican of Texas, is sworn in before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination for Director of National Intelligence in Washington,DC on May 5, 2020. US President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 12, 2024, that his former director of national intelligence, Ratcliffe, will lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) when the Republican takes back the White House in January. (Photo by Andrew Harnik / POOL / AFP)

Donald Trump reinstates ‘China hawk’ John Ratcliffe as CIA director, taps army veteran Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

President-elect Donald Trump took steps to solidify his national security team on Tuesday, revealing his nominations for key administration positions. He announced that he would nominate Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth as defence secretary, while former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe was selected to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Also…

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