President-elect Donald Trump unveiled several high-profile appointments to his incoming administration on Wednesday, naming individuals to lead key roles in the Army, trade policy, hostage negotiations, and NASA.

Army Secretary: Daniel P. Driscoll

Daniel P. Driscoll, a U.S. Army veteran and venture capitalist from North Carolina, will serve as Secretary of the Army. Driscoll, a senior adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance, previously served as a Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader with the 10th Mountain Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

“I am pleased to nominate Daniel P. Driscoll, from the Great State of North Carolina, to serve as the Secretary of the Army. As a former Soldier, Investor, and Political Advisor, Dan brings a powerful combination of experiences to serve as a disruptor and change agent,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

In a statement on Truth Social, President-Elect Donald Trump announced his nomination for Secretary of the Army: “I am pleased to nominate Daniel P. Driscoll, from the Great State of North Carolina, to serve as the Secretary of the Army. As a former Soldier, Investor, and… pic.twitter.com/6St7wAA0q0

— Kagan.Dunlap (@Kagan_M_Dunlap) December 4, 2024

Trade and Manufacturing: Peter Navarro Returns

Peter Navarro, who previously served as Trump’s trade adviser, will resume his role as Senior Counsel for Trade and Manufacturing. Despite a misdemeanor contempt of Congress conviction, for which he served four months in federal prison, Trump lauded Navarro’s contributions during his first term.

“I am pleased to announce that Peter Navarro, a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing,” Trump stated. “Few were more effective or tenacious than Peter in enforcing my two sacred rules, Buy American, Hire American.”

BREAKING: President Trump has appointed Peter Navarro to be his top trade advisor. He was jailed by the Gestapo DOJ for refusing to betray Trump.

"The January 6th committee demanded that I betray Donald J. Trump to save my own skin. I REFUSED."
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— George (@BehizyTweets) December 4, 2024

Hostage Envoy: Adam Boehler

Adam Boehler, a businessman and former government official, has been tapped as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, holding the rank of ambassador. Boehler previously served as CEO of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation and played a significant role in negotiating the Abraham Accords.

“He has negotiated with some of the toughest people in the World, including the Taliban,” Trump said, “but Adam knows that NO ONE is tougher than the United States of America, at least when President Trump is its Leader.”

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— Jellenne 🇺🇸🌵🌞 (@jellen805) December 4, 2024

NASA Administrator: Jared Isaacman

Billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and CEO of Shift4Payments, will head NASA. Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk, also leads Polaris, a program conducting private astronaut missions using SpaceX vehicles.

“I am delighted to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),” Trump said, highlighting Isaacman’s contributions to the aerospace industry and financial technology.

I am honored to receive President Trump’s @realDonaldTrump nomination to serve as the next Administrator of NASA. Having been fortunate to see our amazing planet from space, I am passionate about America leading the most incredible adventure in human history.

On my last mission…

— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) December 4, 2024

Additional Appointments

• Gail Slater will serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice.
• Dr. Michael William Faulkender will assume the role of Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
• Monica Crowley, a former Fox News analyst, will be Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol.
• David A. Warrington, Trump’s personal lawyer, will lead the Office of White House Counsel.
• William McGinley, a former Cabinet Secretary, will serve as counsel to the Department of Government Efficiency.
• Paul Atkins, CEO of Patomak Global Partners, is the pick for Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These appointments reflect Trump’s continued emphasis on loyalty and private-sector experience as he prepares to assume office.