Sun Nov 17 22:22:49 UTC 2024: ## Trump Attends UFC Fight in NYC Amid Key Cabinet Announcements

**New York, NY** – President-elect Donald Trump attended the UFC heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Saturday night, combining his passion for the sport with a visit to his former home city. The event follows a busy week of cabinet appointments and ongoing speculation surrounding his choice for Treasury Secretary.

Trump announced Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as his pick for Energy Secretary. Wright is a proponent of oil and gas development, aligning with Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda. The announcement came on the heels of an appeal from Elon Musk, who urged public input on the still-unfilled Treasury Secretary position via his X platform. Musk endorsed Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, citing a need for change in the current economic climate. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s choice for Health and Human Services Secretary, also publicly supported Lutnick.

Other recent appointments include Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, former Representative Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, and Will Scharf as Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary. The Treasury Secretary position remains the most prominent unfilled role, along with several others including Education and Labor.

Trump’s visit to New York comes after a week largely spent at Mar-a-Lago, punctuated by a meeting with President Biden in Washington D.C. and a gathering with House Speaker Mike Johnson. His longtime friendship with UFC President Dana White was highlighted; White spoke at Trump’s election night victory party, praising his resilience. Trump’s attendance at the UFC fight, a frequent occurrence, underscores his continued close ties to the sport and its figureheads. The event provided a clear demonstration of Trump’s continued focus on both political appointments and his personal interests as he prepares for his upcoming inauguration.

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