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6 Trump Cabinet picks you probably haven't heard of and why you should know them


Published on 2025-02-19 16:40:50 - MSN
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  • Over the past few weeks, plenty of media attention has been focused on the confirmation processes of some of President Trump's most controversial cabinet nominees. His choice for Secretary of Defense,

The article from MSN discusses six lesser-known members of Donald Trump's cabinet, highlighting their roles and why they are significant. These include:

    Linda McMahon - Former head of the Small Business Administration, known for her wrestling entertainment background and her efforts to support small businesses.
    Ben Carson - Appointed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, has been involved in initiatives to reform public housing and promote homeownership.
    Elaine Chao - Served as Secretary of Transportation, Chao, with her extensive experience in government, focused on infrastructure and transportation policy, though her tenure was not without controversy due to her husband, Mitch McConnell's, political influence.
    Betsy DeVos - Education Secretary, DeVos is noted for her advocacy for school choice and charter schools, which stirred significant debate over public education funding and policy.
    David Shulkin - Initially Trump's choice for Veterans Affairs Secretary, Shulkin aimed at improving healthcare for veterans but was later dismissed amid internal conflicts and privatization debates.
    Ryan Zinke - As Interior Secretary, Zinke was involved in expanding access to public lands for energy development, but his tenure was marked by ethical concerns and investigations into his conduct.
The article emphasizes the importance of understanding these figures due to their influence on policy, their controversial decisions, and the broader implications of their actions on American governance and public life.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/6-trump-cabinet-picks-you-probably-haven-t-heard-of-and-why-you-should-know-them/ar-AA1zo146 ]