A flurry of appointment announcements took place on Friday evening, naming all ministerial candidates other than the Minister of Agriculture.
Fox performers selected, including the Surgeon General and FDA Director
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Seong-min = On the 22nd (local time), U.S. President-elect Donald Trump selected Scott Turner (52), former chairman of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC), as a candidate for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in his second term in office. nominated.
In a statement that day, President-elect Trump introduced Turner as “an NFL (professional football) veteran who has led unprecedented efforts to transform some of America’s most disadvantaged communities.”
“Scott will work with me to make America great again for all Americans,” he added.
Turner is the first black secretary candidate in President-elect Trump’s second administration.
He played as a player for the NFL’s Washington Redskins from 1995 to 2004, and later devoted himself to politics, being elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2012 and serving until 2017.
He was in charge of the WHORC, which was newly established by presidential executive order in 2019 during President-elect Trump’s first term in office.
On the evening of Friday, President-elect Trump made a number of announcements about major positions in the next administration, starting with the nomination of Scott Bessent, founder of the hedge fund Key Square Group, as a candidate for Secretary of the Treasury.
Following Bessent, Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer (56, Oregon) was nominated as Secretary of Labor, and Turner, a candidate for HUD Secretary, was announced, completing the selection of all ministerial candidates except for the Secretary of Agriculture.
CNN reported on this day that President-elect Trump plans to propose the position of Secretary of Agriculture to former U.S. Senator Kelly Leffler. President-elect Trump appointed Dr. Janet Nesheiwat as Director and Surgeon General of the Public Health Service Commission (PHSCC), former Congressman Dave Weldon as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Marty Macari Jones as Director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A surgical specialist at Hopkins University was appointed.
Among them, Dr. Nesheiwat and Dr. Makari are people who have appeared as regular panelists on Fox News, CNN reported.
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**How might the appointment of Scott Turner, the first Black nominee for HUD Secretary in Trump’s administration, influence the implementation of policies addressing racial disparities in housing access and affordability?**
## Interview: Trump’s Second Term Cabinet Takes Shape
Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we’re diving deep into the latest developments regarding President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections for his second term. Joining us today are two esteemed guests:
**Dr. Jane Smith:** Political analyst and author specializing in US political appointments and their impact.
**Mr. William Jones:** Former policy advisor with expertise in economic and social policy, focusing on housing and agriculture.
Let’s begin our discussion.
**I. The Appointments:**
* **Dr. Smith, President-elect Trump has announced several key cabinet positions, including Scott Turner for HUD Secretary and Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary. What initial impressions do these selections give you about the direction of the Trump administration’s second term?**
* **Mr. Jones, Scott Turner’s nomination as HUD Secretary marks a significant milestone as the first Black nominee for this position in Trump’s administration. How do you perceive this choice in the context of President-elect Trump’s campaign promises and his broader approach to social issues?**
**II. The Economic Landscape:**
* **Mr. Jones, the nomination of Scott Bessent, a hedge fund founder, to the Treasury Secretary post has raised eyebrows among some observers concerned about potential conflicts of interest. How do you view this appointment, considering the economic challenges facing the country, such as income inequality and potential recession risks?**
* **Dr. Smith, President-elect Trump also announced the selection of individuals with ties to Fox News for key roles like Surgeon General and FDA Director. What potential implications do you foresee for the politicization of science and public health decisions under this administration?**
**III. The Policy Focus:**
* **Mr. Jones, the article mentions that the Secretary of Agriculture post is yet to be filled. Given the ongoing trade tensions and the crucial role agriculture plays in the US economy, how important is it for President-elect Trump to make a swift and well-informed appointment for this position?**
* **Dr. Smith, President-elect Trump is known for pursuing a populist agenda. How do you anticipate these cabinet appointments to translate into concrete policy decisions affecting different segments of American society?**
**IV. Looking Ahead:**
* **Mr. Jones, what are your primary concerns and hopes regarding the direction of this administration in light of these cabinet appointments?**
* **Dr. Smith, what key factors will be crucial in determining the success or failure of President-elect Trump’s second term, both domestically and internationally?**
**Concluding Remarks:**
Thank you both for your insightful analysis and perspectives on this critical topic. The appointments made by President-elect Trump will undoubtedly shape the landscape of American politics and policy for the foreseeable future. We encourage our viewers to engage in informed and civil discourse on these issues as the Trump administration embarks on its second term.
