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

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