Right-wing celebrities and entrepreneurs will shape Trump's presidency

During Donald Trump’s first term, he surrounded himself with experienced politicians, generals and officials. After he wins the election, celebrities and TV personalities will form his government.

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Elon Musk

The world's richest man is about to enter the U.S. government. Elon Musk has posted a montage of photos of himself at the White House on his text messaging service. In previous weeks, he had actively supported Trump with money and personal presence. Musk even held his own campaign event for Trump in Pennsylvania, praising him wherever he could.

Most recently, Donald Trump’s best friend: Elon Musk.Image: trapezoid

The future president now wants to dedicate an office to Musk. So far, Trump has been ambivalent in his comments about whether Musk will be part of his administration. The latest news, according to his campaign, is that Musk should be the head of a new “efficiency agency” that will create savings for all other government agencies. Last year, when Musk took over X, he proved he was willing to make major layoffs. Musk said he has laid off 80% of the workforce there.

Tulsi Gabbard

The 43-year-old has experienced a real political adventure. She rose to prominence in 2016 as Hawaii's Democratic congresswoman, running against Hillary Clinton in the primary and positioning herself as a fiercely anti-war politician. Gabbard's attack on Harris was so loud that she had to halt her campaign shortly afterwards, ensuring Kamala Harris' first televised debate campaign for U.S. president. ending.

Agreeing with Trump's war policies: Tulsi Gabbard.Image: trapezoid

After the election, violent attacks caused Gabbard to fall out of favor with the Democratic political establishment. As a result, she grew closer to the Republican Party, eventually giving up her congressional seat in 2021 to serve as a commentator for the conservative channel Fox News.

In August, Gabbard expressed her support for Donald Trump and became co-head of the Trump campaign. Tulsi Gabbard has announced that she is ready to serve in the Trump administration. There has been speculation that as a former military police officer, she could become defense minister, intelligence chief or veterans minister.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

No ministerial position was as clearly predetermined as that of “Bobby” Kennedy. As an independent candidate, the attorney from the famed Kennedy family has long aligned himself with Harris and Trump on the campaign trail as he pledged to “make America healthy again.” His agenda has attracted many anti-vaxxers and frustrated non-voters who have said goodbye to the past few years of politics and are only now looking to vote again.

Soon, Kennedy would be in and out of the White House again.Image: trapezoid

In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to make Kennedy his health secretary, even though as a former Democrat and environmental activist he has many different views – on how to deal with the oil industry and climate change, for example.

Robert F. Kennedy, as fans call him, has announced his duties as the new health secretary. He said he wants laws to target harmful substances in Americans' food. He also wants to ban the use of fluoride in public water supplies because fluoride is an industrial waste that causes a variety of bone diseases.

Scientists and health associations were alarmed by the announcement and accused Kennedy of denying scientific findings and opposing vaccinations. In Switzerland, table salt is fluoridated, but drinking water is not.

Vivek Ramaswamy

The man of Indian descent is considered a younger version of Trump. During the Republican primary, he attracted attention with pointed remarks from a self-described self-made entrepreneur. Like Trump, Ramaswamy describes himself as a successful businessman.

The entrepreneur from Ohio will soon be on the world political stage.Image: trapezoid

However, the pharmaceutical company he founded, Roivant – whose business model is to acquire and further develop other companies' abandoned drugs – never turned a profit during his tenure as CEO. Regardless, Vivek Ramaswamy got rich because a Chinese state-owned company and a Japanese company invested a lot of money in Roivant.

Maybe that's why Donald Trump is such a big fan of Ramaswamy. The newly elected president recently said: “If I gave someone the task of negotiating new tariffs with Macron, Vivek would be that person.” He would even trust Ramaswamy with “a really important ministry.” “. Therefore, the 39-year-old is considered a popular candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs or Minister of Economy.

Tucker Carlson

One would actually think Tucker Carlson would be a perfect fit for the Trump administration. As a former top-rated television reporter, he is well known to many viewers, and he has time. Finally, Carlson was fired from Fox last year under ominous circumstances. Since then, he's been trying to establish himself with self-produced shows, but with mediocre results. He has also long been considered a Trump confidant, linked to future Vice President Vance and partly responsible for his selection.

Has been named America's “most trusted media personality”: Tucker Carlson.Image: trapezoid

Still, it's questionable whether Tucker Carlson officially wants to be a member of the administration. Because as a high-profile figure or outside adviser, he could continue to influence Trump but maintain a reputation as a neutral journalist among Republican audiences – and thus perhaps accomplish more than as a simple secretary.

JD Vance

How much influence J.D. Vance has over day-to-day political affairs is one of the big questions after Election Day. He will likely be more visible than Kamala Harris has been over the past four years.

Considered the mastermind of the Republican agenda: future Vice President J.D. Vance.Image: trapezoid

But he is not expected to immediately become a secret puppet master like Republican Dick Cheney. He's eager that media boss Trump will ensure that happens. With Trump's cabinet filled with vitriol, Vance will have a hard time positioning himself successfully. (aargauerzeitung.ch)

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