WASHINGTON – The election is done. Now it’s time for action.

President-elect Donald Trump triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, closing the chapter on a protracted and contentious campaign that brings the Republican back to the White House merely four years after being voted out.

With the election behind him, Trump is now focused on assembling a cabinet and staff to implement his plans.

A variety of familiar figures – including some who served in his previous administration – are ready to step back into roles. However, others, notably those from his former team who later expressed doubts about his competence, might not be in the picture.

Here’s a rundown of who is likely to join and who might not.

The new insiders:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Coming from one of America’s most recognized Democratic families, Kennedy attempted his own presidential campaign as an independent after struggling in the Democratic primary. When that did not succeed, the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy and son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ended his campaign and endorsed Trump. An anti-vaccine advocate without a medical certification, he is anticipated to take on a significant role in the new administration. Trump mentioned to rally-goers last month in Madison Square Garden that he would allow Kennedy to “go wild on health.”

Elon Musk

The billionaire entrepreneur is a strong Trump supporter, having donated over $118 million to a political action committee that backs Trump and used his social media platform X to promote unfounded claims about voter fraud. In return, Trump has lauded Musk at rallies and during his victory speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, early Wednesday. Trump aims to create a government efficiency commission with Musk at the helm.

Stephen Miller

Known for his hardline stance on immigration, Miller was a senior advisor to Trump in his first term. He played a critical role in shaping Trump’s immigration policies, which involved separating migrant children from parents and implementing travel bans for largely Muslim countries. Trump has promised aggressive deportation efforts in his second term, and Miller, who supported Trump’s recent bid, is expected to assist in that initiative.

Vivek Ramaswamy

Ramaswamy, a bold biotech entrepreneur with no prior public office experience, pursued the GOP presidential nomination but ultimately threw his support behind Trump after ending his campaign in January. He has actively defended Trump on various cable news programs as a surrogate. Trump has hinted that Ramaswamy might join his administration, suggesting he could manage important government projects.

Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, was an early backer of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election and became his national security advisor during Trump’s first term. Flynn later admitted to lying to the FBI about his interactions with Russian officials in late 2016. Trump granted him a pardon during the last weeks of his presidency. Flynn has been one of the most outspoken Trump allies advocating for aggressive actions against his political opponents, spending the last year traveling across the country to rally volunteers in support of Trump’s call for vengeance against perceived enemies.

Who has exited the scene?

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, who were among Trump’s closest advisors during his first term, distanced themselves from politics after Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020. When Trump announced his third run for president about two years ago, Ivanka mentioned that she and Jared wished to focus on their children and family. They did not take part in his re-election campaign, although they joined him briefly on stage during a celebratory event in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, served as U.N. ambassador in the first two years of Trump’s first term but later criticized his character while running for the Republican nomination against him earlier this year. Haley stated, “If you mock the service of a combat veteran, you don’t deserve a driver’s license, let alone being president,” in response to comments Trump made about her husband’s military service. She was the last Republican challenger to leave the race but took two months to endorse Trump, ultimately allowing her delegates to support him at the Republican National Convention. Although Haley expressed willingness to campaign for Trump and provided a list of her availability, the campaign declined her offer.

Mike Pence

Mike Pence, who served as vice president and was one of Trump’s staunch supporters during the first term, fell out of favor after Trump pressured him to invalidate Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020. On January 6, 2021, Pence was in the Capitol and had to be evacuated to safety when a mob of Trump supporters invaded the building. Trump allegedly responded to concerns about Pence’s safety with indifference, saying, “So what?” according to special prosecutor Jack Smith. Earlier this year, Pence declared that he would not support Trump for his re-election campaign.

Chris Christie

Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, initially served as a key advisor to Trump during the 2016 election and was considered for multiple roles in Trump’s administration, including Attorney General, which was assigned to Jeff Sessions. He was also in charge of overseeing Trump’s transition team. However, Christie became one of Trump’s fiercest critics after Trump refused to accept the results of the 2020 election. In January, Christie, who ran for the Republican nomination, publicly acknowledged his regret for endorsing Trump eight years ago, stating, “I made a mistake,” and warned that Trump would “sell the soul of this country.”

John Kelly, Mark Milley, and Others

John Kelly, a retired general from the Marine Corps and the longest-serving chief of staff under Trump, along with Mark Milley, a retired Army general and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are part of a group of over a dozen ex-Trump associates who have publicly criticized their former boss. In a book by Bob Woodward, Milley described Trump as “fascist to the core,” while Kelly expressed in a New York Times interview that he believed Trump fits the definition of a fascist. Recently, a coalition of “lifelong Republicans” who worked in Trump’s administration also signed a letter voicing their disapproval of him. It’s unlikely any of these individuals will receive an invitation to the White House anytime soon.