Donald Trump is the 47th POTUS

On November 7th, 2024, Mr. Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States (POTUS).

He was also the 45th President, elected in 2016. In 2020, Mr. Joe Biden defeated Trump and remained the President from 2020 – 2024.

The new president will take office on January 20, 2025.

Before his political career, he was a successful real estate developer. He has also authored 14 books.

Important Announcements

Since being elected, Mr. Trump has announced some key appointments.

Former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia as secretary of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs distributes health care to 9 million veterans at over 1,200 facilities annually.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services

Department of Health and Human Services is a department that has 80,000 employees. It is responsible for the national administration of medical care.

Important departments like FDA ( Food and Drug Administration), CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), and NIH (National Institutes of Health) are all within the DHH.

This is a very important appointment.

D. John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Secretary for the Interior

This is a little like the Home Ministry of India.