Trump names nominees for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, and NASA administrator.

Jared Isaacman will lead NASA; Adam Boehler will be a special envoy for hostage affairs; Peter Navarro will be trade adviser; Daniel Driscoll will be Army Secretary.

Trump names nominees for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, and NASA administrator.
Trump names nominees for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, and NASA administrator.

On Wednesday, President-elect Trump made additional selections for his incoming administration, including his picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, and NASA administrator.

A veteran and venture capitalist from North Carolina, Daniel P. Driscoll, will be appointed as the secretary of the Army.

"Daniel P. Driscoll, a former Soldier, Investor, and Political Advisor from North Carolina, has been nominated by me to serve as the Secretary of the Army. His diverse experiences make him a strong candidate to bring change and disruption to the Army," Trump stated on Truth Social.

Trump on stage in front of a massive American flag
Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Peter Navarro has been appointed as trade adviser, Adam Boehler as special envoy for Hostage Affairs, and Jared Isaacman as head of NASA by him.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

by Chris Pandolfo

politics

Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

politics
Republicans in the Senate initiate campaign to prohibit Chinese citizens from acquiring property in the United States.

Republicans in the Senate initiate campaign to prohibit Chinese citizens from acquiring property in the United States.

politics
Johnson records Vance's maiden trip to the Oval Office on camera.

Johnson records Vance's maiden trip to the Oval Office on camera.

politics
Republicans plan to make Trump's executive orders permanent by working together.

Republicans plan to make Trump's executive orders permanent by working together.

politics
Johnson condemns Biden's last-minute pardons as 'shocking' and 'disgusting'.

Johnson condemns Biden's last-minute pardons as 'shocking' and 'disgusting'.

politics
Trump's Justice Department reforms reshape Bureau of Prisons leadership.

Trump's Justice Department reforms reshape Bureau of Prisons leadership.

politics
Biden-era health policies, including efforts to expand ObamaCare, were reversed on Trump's Day One actions.

Biden-era health policies, including efforts to expand ObamaCare, were reversed on Trump's Day One actions.

politics
Trump DHS expands expedited deportation powers as operations intensify.

Trump DHS expands expedited deportation powers as operations intensify.

politics
Biden order allowing transgender troops revoked by Trump in effort to remove DEI from military.

Biden order allowing transgender troops revoked by Trump in effort to remove DEI from military.

politics
President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards is criticized by Newsom using the ongoing LA fires.

President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards is criticized by Newsom using the ongoing LA fires.

politics
Republican leaders remain divided on reconciliation debate following Trump meeting.

Republican leaders remain divided on reconciliation debate following Trump meeting.

politics
The DOGE subcommittee now includes a Democrat who aims for 'good government'.

The DOGE subcommittee now includes a Democrat who aims for 'good government'.

politics
Biden sent Trump a 'very nice' letter with an 'inspirational' message, the new president stated.

Biden sent Trump a 'very nice' letter with an 'inspirational' message, the new president stated.

politics
Bishop excoriated by Trump as 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' after politically charged prayer service.

Bishop excoriated by Trump as 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' after politically charged prayer service.

politics
Sen. Thune proposes waiting until the weekend to confirm Trump's picks after Dems postpone votes: "Easy enough"

Sen. Thune proposes waiting until the weekend to confirm Trump's picks after Dems postpone votes: "Easy enough"

politics