Tue Nov 12 09:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s Team Takes Shape: Familiar Faces and New Allies Ready for White House Return

**WASHINGTON (AP)** – Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a mix of familiar faces and new allies, forming a team for his second presidential term. While the president-elect has just begun naming key figures in his administration, he’s kept a core group of campaign and outside advisors close.

**Key figures in Trump’s orbit include:**

* **Susie Wiles:** The veteran Republican strategist, who was Trump’s Florida campaign manager in 2016 and 2020, will serve as his new Chief of Staff. She’s credited with leading a disciplined and ultimately successful campaign operation.
* **Lara Trump:** The president-elect’s daughter-in-law, who is co-chair of the Republican National Committee, was a prominent campaign surrogate and is expected to play a significant role in the administration.
* **Dana White:** The longtime friend and UFC president is known for his close relationship with Trump and his appeal to younger male voters.
* **Linda McMahon:** The former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and former head of the Small Business Administration, McMahon is another co-chair of Trump’s transition team and is considered a close confidante.
* **Howard Lutnick:** The CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chair of Trump’s transition team, Lutnick is a financial industry executive with close ties to the president-elect.
* **Boris Epshteyn:** This lawyer and former Trump advisor is facing criminal charges in Arizona related to his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. He’s known for his role in legal challenges and his media presence.
* **Stephen Miller:** Trump’s former senior advisor is expected to serve as a deputy chief of staff for policy in the new administration. He’s known for his hardline stance on immigration and is expected to play a key role in immigration policy.
* **Ric Grenell:** Trump’s former ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence, Grenell is considered a close foreign policy advisor and is rumored to be in the running for Secretary of State.
* **Elon Musk:** The tech entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is a vocal Trump supporter and has pledged to help with government efficiency. Trump has expressed admiration for Musk and his work, particularly in space exploration.
* **Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:** The environmental activist and anti-vaccine advocate, a former Democrat, has joined Trump’s orbit and is expected to play a role in health policy, potentially leading the Department of Agriculture or influencing the FDA.
* **Brooke Rollins:** A former Trump administration official, Rollins is seen as a potential hire for the new administration and is known for her work on domestic policy.

This team represents a mix of seasoned political operatives, business leaders, and figures with controversial backgrounds. Their positions and influence in the Trump administration will be closely watched in the coming months.

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