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Trump's cabinet choices were described by news media as valuing personal loyalty over relevant experience, [6] [7] and for having a range of conflicting ideologies and "eclectic personalities". [8] [9] It was also described as the wealthiest administration in modern history, with over 13 billionaires chosen to take government posts. [10] [11]
Donald Trump, a Republican originally from New York, who during his first presidency moved his principal residency to Florida, was elected president of the United States in 2016. He was inaugurated on January 20, 2017, as the nation's 45th president, and his presidency ended on January 20, 2021, with the inauguration of Joe Biden .
Near the end of the 100 days, the Trump administration introduced a broad outline of a sweeping tax reform focusing on deep tax cuts. Although Trump had to concede to delay funding for the U.S.–Mexico border wall he had promised, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown a few days before the end of the first 100 days. [5] [6]
On February 4, 2019, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Interior Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary Bernhardt to be the next United States Secretary of the Interior. On April 11, 2019, Bernhardt was confirmed by the Senate in a vote of 56–41. He served until the end of the Trump administration, on January 20, 2021.
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Several individuals have declined to serve in Trump's administration or have been excluded from serving. On October 29, U.S. senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming declined to be considered for Secretary of the Interior. [61] On November 7, U.S. senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas declined to serve in an administration role. [62]
Trump has said his administration will focus on deregulation, including plans for the U.S. to withdraw, once again, from the Paris climate accord. The Cabinet-level post requires Senate ...
Donald Trump began his political comeback when many in his own party wanted him to go away.. He announced his third White House bid days after Republicans underwhelmed in the 2022 midterm ...