President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece and Jacob Helberg, a prominent China hawk from Silicon Valley, for a significant economic advisory position within the State Department. These appointments are part of a series of selections made on Tuesday as Trump continues to assemble his cabinet.
Trump has filled most Senate-confirmed Cabinet-level positions, including some unexpected and contentious choices. Additionally, he has appointed a chief of staff and a national security adviser, both of which are crucial roles that do not require Senate confirmation.
In a related development, Trump is reportedly contemplating the replacement of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being considered as a potential replacement amid allegations of public drunkenness and sexual misconduct against Hegseth, which he has denied.