2024 Presidential Campaign Blog

President Donald J. Trump Nominates Sheriff Chad Chronister for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am pleased to nominate Sheriff Chad Chronister for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and received countless commendations and awards for keeping his community SAFE. A proud graduate of the FBI National Academy's 260th Session, Chad is Co-Chairman of the Regional Domestic Security Task Force for Region IV Tampa Bay, Council Member of the Florida Attorney General's Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Sub-Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Hillsborough County Public Safety Coordinating Council, and Vice-Chairman of the Hillsborough County Public Schools Citizen Oversight Committee. As DEA Administrator, Chad will work with our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to secure the Border, stop the flow of Fentanyl, and other Illegal Drugs, across the Southern Border, and SAVE LIVES. Congratulations to Chad, his wife Nikki, and two wonderful sons!

President Donald J. Trump Announces Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

President Donald J. Trump Announces Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

I am proud to announce that Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and “America First” fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People. He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution. Kash did an incredible job during my First Term, where he served as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Kash has also tried over 60 jury trials. This FBI will end the growing crime epidemic in America, dismantle the migrant criminal gangs, and stop the evil scourge of human and drug trafficking across the Border. Kash will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI.
Nov 30, 2024, 5:47 PM

President Donald J. Trump Nominates General Keith Kellogg as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration. He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!

President Donald J. Trump Nominates Jim O'Neill to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services to work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

p>STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am very pleased to nominate Jim O'Neill to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services to work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He will oversee all operations and improve Management, Transparency, and Accountability to, Make America Healthy Again.

Jim previously served as the Principal Associate Deputy Secretary of HHS. He led reforms at FDA to overhaul Food Safety Regulations, and implemented the FDA Amendments Act, which improved Drug and Medical Device Safety, and ensured greater protection for Public Health. He helped design and launch the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to improve the Health response to Emergencies and Disasters. After serving at HHS, Jim became a Managing Director of Clarium Capital, a Global Macro Investment Fund. As CEO of the Thiel Foundation, Jim funded Innovative Nonprofits that promote Technology and Freedom. By co-founding the Thiel Fellowship, he helped launch the careers of young Entrepreneurs, who founded Science and Tech Companies worth Hundreds of Billions of Dollars. More recently, Jim served as CEO of SENS Research Foundation (SRF). He led efforts to research and develop Regenerative Medicine Solutions for age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Cancer, and Heart Disease. Under his leadership, SRF made progress toward rejuvenating the immune system, eliminating senescent cells, rejuvenating the neocortex, and obviating mitochondrial mutations.

Jim and RFK Jr. will fight in unison to ensure every American, and especially our most precious resource, our children, will live long and healthy lives and, Make America Great and Healthy Again!

President Donald J. Trump Announces John Phelan as the next United States Secretary of the Navy

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

It is my great honor to announce John Phelan as our next United States Secretary of the Navy! John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Servicemembers, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision. He will put the business of the U.S. Navy above all else.

John has excelled in every endeavor, from founding and leading Rugger Management LLC, to co-founding MSD Capital, LP, the Private Investment Firm for Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies. His Record of Success speaks for itself - A true Champion of American Enterprise and Ingenuity!

John's intelligence and leadership are unmatched. John holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and is a truly brilliant guy! His incredible knowledge and experience will elevate the lives of the brave Americans who serve our Nation. John will deliver real results for our Navy and our Country. I look forward to working with him.

Congratulations, John - Together, we will MAKE AMERICA STRONG AGAIN!

Statement on the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Trump-Vance Transition Team and Biden White House

Statement on the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Trump-Vance Transition Team and Biden White House

Susie Wiles, the Chief of Staff to President-elect Donald J. Trump, said: "After completing the selection process of his incoming Cabinet, President-elect Trump is entering the next phase of his administration's transition by executing a Memorandum of Understanding with President Joe Biden's White House. This engagement allows our intended Cabinet nominees to begin critical preparations, including the deployment of landing teams to every department and agency, and complete the orderly transition of power."

WHITE HOUSE MOU FACTS

• The Transition will not utilize taxpayer funding for costs related to the transition, which is consistent with President Trump's commitment to save taxpayers' hard-earned money,
• The Transition will not use government buildings or technology provided by GSA and will operate as a self-sufficient organization. This organizational autonomy means a streamlined process that guarantees the Trump Administration is ready on Day 1.
• The Transition already has existing security and information protections built in, which means we will not require additional government and bureaucratic oversight.
• The Transition has an existing Ethics Plan for those involved, which will meet the requirements for personnel to seamlessly move into the Trump Administration. Pursuant to the Transition Enhancement Act, that Ethics Plan will be posted to the website of the General Services Administration website.
• The Transition landing teams will quickly integrate directly into federal agencies and departments with access to documents and policy sharing.
  Per the agreement, the Transition will disclose the landing team members to the Biden Administration.
• The agreement dictates that the Trump-Vance Transition will utilize private funding, again, providing cost savings to American taxpayers. Donors to the Transition will be disclosed to the public. Consistent with Transition policy already in place, the Transition will not accept foreign donations.

President Donald J. Trump Announces Dr. Kevin A. Hassett as Director of the White House National Economic Council

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin A. Hassett, of Massachusetts will serve as the Director of the White House National Economic Council. As my Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Kevin played a crucial role in helping to design and pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and stood with me as we pursued our enormously successful agenda to Make America Great Again. He will play an important role in helping American families recover from the Inflation that was unleashed by the Biden Administration. Together, we will renew and improve our record Tax Cuts, and ensure that we have Fair Trade with Countries that have taken advantage of the United States in the past. Kevin will also play a key role strengthening our Economic relationships with Allies, new and old, while also securing Prosperity for the American People.

Kevin is currently the Brent R. Nicklas Distinguished Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and Managing Director at the Milken Institute. He served as the 29th Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (2017-2019), and returned to the White House in 2020 to serve as my Senior Advisor.

Congratulations to Kevin, his wife Kristie, and their two sons, James and John.

President Donald J. Trump Nominates Jamieson Greer as United States Trade Representative (USTR)

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am very pleased to nominate Jamieson Greer to serve as the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Jamieson played a key role during my First Term in imposing Tariffs on China and others to combat unfair Trade practices, and replacing the failed NAFTA deal with USMCA, therefore making it much better for American Workers. His efforts under the former USTR, Bob Lighthizer, a spectacular leader and person, helped spur the return of Manufacturing jobs to America, and reverse decades of disastrous Trade policies. Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the Country's massive Trade Deficit, defending American Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Services, and opening up Export Markets everywhere. Jamieson is currently a partner at the Law Firm of King & Spalding and, before that, served as the Chief of Staff at USTR. A native of Paradise, California, Jamieson is also a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served in Iraq, Turkey, and Stateside. Congratulations to Jamieson, his wife, Marlo, and their five beautiful children!

President Donald J. Trump Announces Vince Haley as Director of the Domestic Policy Council

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am proud to announce that Vince Haley, who served as Director of Policy and Speechwriting on my Winning Campaign, will lead my Domestic Policy Agenda as Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Vince is very well-educated, and has a brilliant mind for Policies that work for the American People. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of William & Mary, a Law Degree and a Master's Degree in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, and a Master's in European Law from the College of Europe. Vince helped lead the Speechwriting Department in my First Administration, working to convey our message to the Public. Prior to joining my 2016 Campaign, he worked for twelve years in a variety of roles for Newt Gingrich, a man who I greatly respect.

The 2024 Presidential Election was won by an unprecedented margin, which many in the Mainstream Media and Washington, D.C. did not expect, because the size and magnitude of our MAGA Movement was greatly underestimated. The American People gave us a Mandate to deliver on our Promises, and put AMERICA FIRST. As Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Vince will help make life better for ALL Americans, and unify our Country through SUCCESS. Together, we will defeat Inflation, rapidly bring down Prices, secure the Southern Border, cut Taxes and Regulations, reignite Growth, build the Greatest Economy in History and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

President Donald J. Trump Announces Key White House Office Directors

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES KEY WHITE HOUSE OFFICE DIRECTORS

Mar-A-Lago, Florida – Today, President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, announced the Directors of three key White House Offices.

JAMES BRAID will return to the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. Braid has served as Vice President-elect JD Vance's lead policy staffer from day one of his term in the U.S. Senate after having been a Chief of Staff to multiple members of Congress, Policy Director of the House Freedom Caucus, and other senior policy roles on Capitol Hill since 2015. He worked in legislative affairs at the Office of Management and Budget during President Trump's first administration. Braid is a native of North Carolina and is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

MATT BRASSEAUX will serve as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Affairs. Brasseaux was a Deputy Political Director for the Trump Campaign and Republican National Committee in 2024, directly managing President Trump's victorious operations in the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada. A proven winner, Brasseaux previously served as a Regional Political Director for the Republican National Committee and as Campaign Manager for now-Governor Joe Lombardo in Nevada. Brasseaux brings over a decade worth of high-level political experience spanning local, state, and national level races.

ALEX LATCHAM will return to the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Liaison. Alex Latcham has served President Trump for the last eight years, most recently as a Senior Deputy Political Director to the Trump Campaign and Republican National Committee in 2024. He advised President Trump on political races and endorsements, served as the campaign's liaison to Republican sister committees, and oversaw the first four states on the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary calendar as the Early States Director. Latcham previously served as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Political Director during the first Trump Administration.