Donald Trump’s Cabinet Reflects Trade and Immigration Focus, Diverse Ideologies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel selections for his new Cabinet and White House underscore his well-known stances on immigration and trade, while introducing a mix of backgrounds and viewpoints that spark questions about his broader policy directions. Assembling his second administration faster than his initial effort eight years ago, Trump has blended television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive, and traditional Republicans. This diverse team signals firm plans to impose tariffs on imports and crack down on illegal immigration but leaves open-ended possibilities for other policies. “The president has his two big priorities and doesn’t feel as strongly about anything else — so it’s going to be a real jump ball and zigzag,” said Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence. Short noted that Trump’s first term involved more conservative thinkers rowing in one direction, whereas this team appears more eclectic in composition and priorities.