With President-elect Donald Trump set to begin his second term in office, discussions about his potential Cabinet appointments have started.

Shortly after his victory on Wednesday morning, Trump revealed his chief of staff, the first woman to hold this role. Now, attention turns to who might fill other important positions, including treasury secretary and attorney general.

Potential candidates for Trump’s Cabinet include notable supporters like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate who endorsed Trump after stepping out of the race, and Elon Musk, the owner of X, who contributed over $118 million to a Trump-aligned PAC. Trump has expressed intentions to offer Musk a budget-management position and to allow Kennedy the freedom to explore health-related policies.

With a Republican majority in the Senate, Trump anticipates a smooth confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees. Here’s what we know so far.

Who Might Become Treasury Secretary?

Here are some individuals speculated to be in the running for the treasury secretary position, based on media sources. This role involves developing and recommending financial, economic, and tax policies at both domestic and international levels:

• Scott Bessent: A seasoned hedge fund investor, Bessent is considered a leading candidate. According to Politico, he met with Trump on Friday.
• John Paulson: The founder of Paulson & Co., a New York investment firm, is being considered, as reported by Reuters. He has expressed a willingness to collaborate with Musk on budget reductions if selected.
• Larry Kudlow: The former director of the National Economic Council is also mentioned as a candidate. He has been involved in promoting Trump’s policies in anticipation of a second term.
• Robert Lighthizer: A former trade representative under Trump’s first term, Lighthizer is also a contender. His experience includes managing trade negotiations with China, Canada, and Mexico.

Who Could Be Attorney General?

In light of Trump’s accusations against the Justice Department for perceived persecution, selecting a loyal attorney general is crucial. Experts have suggested several candidates:

• Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, is a prominent candidate for the role
• John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and GOP House member from Texas
• Jeffrey Clark, a former assistant attorney general
• U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who previously dismissed charges against Trump regarding classified documents
• Mike Davis, former counsel for nominations on the Senate Judiciary Committee
• Mark Paoletta, who served as counsel for a House committee and has White House experience
• Stephen Miller, a senior adviser during Trump’s first term

Current Highlights of Trump’s Cabinet:

• Chief of Staff: Susie Wiles, Trump’s senior campaign adviser, has been appointed chief of staff, becoming the first woman to hold the position. She is recognized for playing a significant role in Trump’s political revival.

What Positions Are in the Cabinet?

The Cabinet serves to advise the president on various matters related to their respective departments.

The Cabinet comprises these roles from the 15 executive departments, all of which require Senate confirmation:

• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Defense
• Attorney General
• Secretary of the Interior
• Secretary of Agriculture
• Secretary of Commerce
• Secretary of Labor
• Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Secretary of Transportation
• Secretary of Energy
• Secretary of Education
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Secretary of Treasury

In addition to Cabinet members, advisors to the president also include the vice president, chief of staff, ambassador to the United Nations, director of National Intelligence, U.S. trade representative, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, head of the Office of Management and Budget, head of the Council of Economic Advisors, head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and head of the Small Business Administration.