Trump is adding new faces with an anti-Ukrainian position to his administration's list of candidates.
The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, who took office in January 2025, has named the candidates who will occupy the positions of Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Director of National Intelligence in his future administration. administration.
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Mark Rubio is a candidate for the post of US Secretary of State
Rumors about the nomination of Senator Mark Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State were confirmed today. Trump officially announced this on his page on the social network X.
“Senator Mark Rubio, R-Fla., has been nominated for Secretary of State. Mark is a respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom. He will be a strong defender of our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless fighter who will never back down from our enemies,” Trump wrote.
Matt Gaetz nominated for Attorney General of the United States
Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz, known for having forced the resignation of House Speaker McCarthy, to be the next Attorney General.
In addition, Gaetz takes an openly anti-Ukrainian position. In an interview in 2023, he said that it would be “more expedient” to admit Russia into NATO than Ukraine, since “it would do more good in the long run.”
Gaetz also called on the Biden administration to stop providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine.
“I am honored to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida is hereby nominated to serve as Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney who has distinguished himself in Congress by focusing on achieving much-needed reform at the Department of Justice,” Trump said.
However, Gaetz, who is also involved in several sex scandals, has drawn criticism from Congress. He has been called incompetent and has no respect for the rule of law, and his appointment is expected to lead to rampant corruption and repression of migrants and ethnic minorities.
Tulsi Gabbard nominated for Director of National Intelligence
Trump intends to nominate Tulsi Gabbard for the post of Director of National Intelligence. The choice was surprising, given that Gabbard met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and openly expressed skepticism about the well-documented atrocities during the Syrian civil war. In addition, the former Democrat was noted for criticizing the US operation to eliminate Iranian General Soleimani.
“For more than two decades, Tulsi has fought for our country and the freedoms of all Americans. As a former Democratic presidential nominee, she enjoys broad bipartisan support – now she is a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, defending our constitutional rights and ensuring peace through strength. Tulsi will make us all proud,” Trump said.
Gabbard's statements about the war in Ukraine echo Russian narratives and fakes. In particular, she called Ukraine “a second Afghanistan” and accused the United States of “provoking” Putin to start the war. In addition, she spoke about the alleged 25 biolabs on the territory of Ukraine.
Let's recall how the Secretary of State of Trump's second term, Marco Rubio, treats Ukraine. From bitter rivals of 2016 to close allies of 2024. This is how one can describe the evolution of relations between Senator Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, elected on November 5.
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