• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Trump names several new White House picks to work on AI, crypto and more: ‘America First Patriots’

by December 23, 2024
written by December 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a slew of nominations on Sunday night, naming several new people to serve in his forthcoming administration.

In several Truth Social posts on Sunday, Trump introduced various experts to work in the White House on issues ranging from defense to technology to budgeting. The Republican leader began by naming Stephen Alexander Vaden as his nominee for deputy secretary of the Department of Agriculture.

‘In my First Term, Stephen was the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, and a Member of the Board of the Commodity Credit Corporation, where he won two cases before the United States Supreme Court, relocated and reorganized the Agencies that comprise the Department to better serve Rural America, and engaged in substantial regulatory reform,’ Trump wrote in a post. 

‘Stephen joined the USDA on Day One of my First Term, and left in December 2020 after I nominated him, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him, to continue to serve the American People as an Article III Judge on the Court of International Trade,’ he added. ‘Judge Stephen Vaden resides in Union City, Tennessee, where he helps manage his family farm. Congratulations Stephen!’

Trump followed up his first post by naming a ‘slate of America First Patriots’ to work with Pete Hegseth, his nominee for secretary of defense and a former ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host. Trump nominated Stephen Feinberg as the next deputy secretary of defense, and said Feinberg would ‘Help Make the Pentagon Great Again.’

‘An extremely successful businessman, Stephen is a Princeton graduate, who founded his company, Cerberus, in 1992,’ Trump wrote. ‘In addition to his leadership at Cerberus, from 2018 to January 2021, Stephen served as Chairman of my Intelligence Advisory Board.’

The president-elect went on to name Elbridge ‘Bridge’ Colby as his pick for under secretary of defense for policy.

‘A highly respected advocate for our America First foreign and defense policy, Bridge will work closely with my outstanding Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to restore our Military power, and achieve my policy of PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH,’ Trump said, noting that Colby graduated from Harvard University and Yale Law School. 

‘Bridge served with distinction in the Pentagon in my First Term, leading the effort on my landmark 2018 Defense strategy…and will make an excellent addition to my team, who will, Make America Great Again!’

Trump then named Michael Duffey and Emil Michael as his picks for under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, and undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, respectively.

‘Mike will drive change at the Pentagon and, as a staunch proponent of an America First approach to our National Defense, will work to revitalize our Defense Industrial Base, and rebuild our Military,’ Trump said of Duffey.

Trump added that Emil Michael would ‘ensure that our Military has the most technologically sophisticated weapons in the World, while saving A LOT of money for our Taxpayers.’

‘Emil is a graduate of Harvard University, and has a Law degree from Stanford,’ Trump wrote. ‘He is a one of the most respected leaders in the Tech business, and will be a champion for the Troops, and our Great Country.’

For his next defense-related picks, Trump announced Keith Bass as his nominee for assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, and that Joe Kasper would serve as chief of staff for the secretary of defense. Kasper worked in the first Trump administration in support roles, in addition to Capitol Hill. 

Bass, a retired Navy commander, would be ‘leading the charge to ensure our Troops are healthy, and receiving the best Medical Care possible,’ Trump said. 

Next, Trump announced Scott Kupor as his pick for the director of the Office of Personnel Management. Trump noted that Kupor was the first employee at Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm where he is now a managing partner.

‘Scott will bring much needed reform to our federal workforce. Scott graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy,’ Trump wrote. ‘He also holds a Law degree, with distinction, from Stanford University. Congratulations Scott!’

In his final bundle of nominations, the Republican president-elect announced his picks for tech-related roles. Trump began by naming Michael J.K. Kratsios as his new director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Kratsios, who will also serve as an assistant to the president for science and technology, holds a degree from Princeton University. Trump noted that he previously served as an under secretary of defense for research & engineering at the Pentagon, among other roles.

Trump added that Dr. Lynne Parker will serve as executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and counselor to the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. 

‘Dr. Parker previously served as Deputy U.S. CTO, and Founding Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office,’ Trump said. ‘She received her PhD in Computer Science from MIT.’

Trump’s last two picks were Bo Hines and Sriram Krishnan. Hines will be the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, which Trump described as a ‘a new advisory group composed of luminaries from the Crypto industry.’

‘In his new role, Bo will work with David to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space, while ensuring industry leaders have the resources they need to succeed,’ Trump wrote, adding that Krishnan will serve as senior policy advisor for artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

‘Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in A.I., and help shape and coordinate A.I. policy across Government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology,’ Trump wrote. ‘Sriram started his career at Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure.’

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid
next post
5 steps the new Trump administration must take to make America healthy again

related articles

Vance visits church where Christians believe Jesus was...

October 23, 2025

New poll in key showdown for Virginia governor...

October 23, 2025

Americans could face airport chaos if Dems don’t...

October 23, 2025

Inside Trump’s ultimatum that forced Netanyahu to the...

October 23, 2025

Vance rebukes Israel on ‘very stupid’ vote to...

October 23, 2025

Top Republican slams Katherine Clark for admitting suffering...

October 23, 2025

Vance calls Psaki comments about wife Usha ‘disgraceful’

October 23, 2025

Trump yet to endorse in VA governor’s race...

October 23, 2025

DAVID MARCUS: Trump’s ballroom is no vanity project,...

October 23, 2025

Examining the next threat from Communist China: Our...

October 23, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Michael Bloomberg becomes 2nd largest Harris donor behind George Soros: Report

    October 29, 2024
  • Pepsi and Delta say consumers are hunting for value

    July 12, 2024
  • Pope Francis urges Catholic voters to ‘choose the lesser evil’ between Trump and Harris

    September 14, 2024
  • Nikkei 225 index forms a bullish pattern ahead of Japan GDP data

    August 14, 2024
  • Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote

    January 30, 2025

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 3

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 4

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (6,506)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (941)

Latest Posts

  • Influential leader of Canada’s Ontario province seeks Trump, Musk meeting: US ‘needs us like we need them’

    January 12, 2025
  • Freedom Caucus lawmaker Ralph Norman vows to ‘shake things up’ in South Carolina governor bid

    July 27, 2025
  • The dollar index begins to recover from morning’s support

    August 28, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Bond markets tumble as year-end trading amplifies rate cut concerns

    December 27, 2024
  • Top Harris aide hypes radical activist who said ‘America deserved 9/11’ while plotting future for Dems

    December 17, 2024
  • Ford delays new EV plant and cancels electric three-row SUV as it shifts strategy

    August 22, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • Gabbard launches ‘ODNI 2.0,’ with plan to cut workforce by 40%

    August 20, 2025
  • Mike Pence, other former top Trump officials featured in Harris campaign ad slamming Trump as ‘dangerous’

    September 9, 2024
  • White House releases medical report on VP Kamala Harris

    October 12, 2024
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock