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 Reince Priebus
White House Chief of Staff
Reinhold Richard "Reince" Priebus Born March 18, 1972 is an American attorney and politician who is Chairman of the Republican National Committee. He is the White House Chief of Staffdesignate named by President-elect Donald Trump to the post once Trump takes office in January 2017. He has previously served as RNC general counsel, and is the former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, where he is credited with helping to bring nationally known figures such as Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin, into power on the state level and prominence on the national stage. |
 Steve Bannon
Chief Strategist & Senior Counselor
Stephen Kevin "Steve" Bannon Born November 27, 1953) is an American businessman and media executive. He is the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a conservative American news, opinion and commentary website noted for its connection to the alt-right. He became chief executive officer of the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump in August 2016. Bannon will be chief strategist and Senior Counselor for the Presidency of Donald Trump. |
 Mike Pompeo for CIA director
CIA Director
Michael Richard "Mike" Pompeo is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Tea Party movement within the Republican Party. Wikipedia Born: December 30, 1963 (age 52), Orange, CA Office: Representative (R-KS 4th District) since 2011 Spouse: Susan Pompeo Service/branch: United States Army Education: Harvard Law School (1994), United States Military Academy(1986) |
 General Flynn - National Security Advisor
National Security Advisor - RESIGNED/FIRED
Michael Thomas "Mike" Flynn Born December 1958 is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and chair of the Military Intelligence Board from July 24, 2012, to August 2, 2014. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Director of National Intelligence. Flynn co-authored a report in January 2010 through the Center for a New American Security entitled Fixing Intel: A Blueprint for Making Intelligence Relevant in Afghanistan, On November 18, 2016, the Transition announced via press release that President-elect Donald Trump had named General Flynn his National Security Advisor. |
 Jeff Session Attorney General
Attorney General...
Biography of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama Jeff Sessions was born in Selma, Alabama on December 24, 1946, and grew up in Hybart (pronounced Hib-ert), the son of a country store owner. Growing up in the country, Sessions was instilled with the core values – honesty, hard work, belief in God and parental respect – that define him today. In 1964, he became an Eagle Scout and has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. After attending school in nearby Camden, Sessions worked his way through Huntingdon College in Montgomery, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama in 1973. Sessions served in the United States Army Reserve from 1973 to1986 ultimately attaining the rank of Captain. He still considers that period to be one of the most rewarding chapters of his life. |
 SC Governor Nikki Haley
Ambassador to the UN
Nikki Haley born Nimrata "Nikki" Randhawa; January 20, 1972 is an American politician who has served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina since 2011. Prior to becoming governor, she represented Lexington County in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011 Haley is the first woman to serve as Governor of South Carolina; at the age of 44, she is the youngest current governor in the United States. She is the second Indian-American, after Bobby Jindal, to serve as governor in the United States. Additionally, she is one of the six Asian-American governors of the United States of America along with George Ariyoshi, Ben Cayetano, Gary Locke, Bobby Jindal and David Ige. Besides serving as governor, she also serves as chair, ex-officio, of the board of trustees of the University of South Carolina during her term in office. On November 4, 2014, Haley was re-elected to a second term as governor, a term that will expire on January 9, 2019. On November 23, 2016 it was announced that Haley would be nominated to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations in the coming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. |
 Betsy DeVos
Secretary - Dept of Education
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Betsy DeVos, a billionaire philanthropist with deep ties to the Christian Reformed community in Michigan, as his education secretary. DeVos is politically known in Michigan for her push for private school voucher programs, a position that has been controversial within public education circles. The DeVos family, heirs to the Amway Corp. fortune, are prolific donors in Michigan Republican and religious circles. |
 KT McFarland
Deputy National Security Adviser
Kathleen Troia "K.T." McFarland (born July 22, 1951) is an American former government official and national security analyst. She is currently a Fox News' national security analyst and contributor, host of FOXNews.com's DEFCON and FOXNews.com Opinions page columnist. On November 25, 2016, it was reported McFarland was selected as President-elect Donald Trump's Deputy National Security Adviser, a position that does not require Senate confirmation. McFarland has been highly critical of President Obama's approach to combating terrorism, saying he has not acknowledged the threat that global Islamism poses to Western civilization. |
 Donald McGahn
White House Counsel
Donald McGahn has been appointed assistant to the president and White House counsel, Donald Trump’s transition team announced Friday. “Don has a brilliant legal mind, excellent character and a deep understanding of constitutional law,” said President-elect Trump. “He will play a critical role in our administration, and I am grateful that he is willing to serve our country at such a high-level capacity.” McGahn was general counsel for Mr. Trump’s campaign, and he is working on the transition. He is currently a partner at Jones Day in Washington, D.C., specializing in political law. He’s also a former FEC chairman and has served as general counsel for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). |
 Dr. Tom Price
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Thomas Edmunds "Tom" Price (born October 8, 1954) is an American physician, and the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district, serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. He previously served as chairman of the Republican Study Committee and the Republican Policy Committee. Price currently serves as chairman of the House Budget Committee. On November 29, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced his plans to nominate Price to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, after Trump becomes inaugurated president. Price's nomination is subject to confirmation by the Senate. |
 Elaine Lan Chao
Secretary of Transportation
Elaine Lan Chao (born March 26, 1953) is an American politician who served as the 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, and Deputy Secretary of Transportation under President George H. W. Bush. She was announced as the planned nominee for United States Secretary of Transportation by President-elect Donald Trump on November 29, 2016 . Born in Taiwan to mainland Chinese parents, she was the first Asian American woman and the first Taiwanese American in U.S. history to be appointed to a U.S. president's cabinet. She is married to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. |
 Steven Mnuchin
Secretary of Treasury
Steven Terner Mnuchin (born December 21, 1962) is an American banker, film producer and political fundraiser. He was a former partner for Goldman Sachs for 17 years where he amassed a fortune estimated at over $40 million. He then founded the hedge fund RatPac-Dune Entertainment. On November 29, 2016, he was chosen by President-lect Donald Trump to be the nominee for Secretary of the Treasury. |
 Seema Verma
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Seema Verma Trump’s pick to serve as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is from the private sector. Verma is the President, CEO and founder of SVC, Inc., a national health policy consulting company, giving her a wealth of experience of working with the government health care options. According to the release, she helped design consumer-first solutions for Indiana’s health care system under Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana and Governor Mike Pence. “I am honored to be nominated by President-elect Trump today,” said Verma in a statement. “I look forward to helping him tackle our nation’s daunting healthcare problems in a responsible and sustainable way.” |
 Wilbur Ross Jr.
Secretary of Commerce
Wilbur Louis Ross, Jr. (born November 28, 1937) is an American investor, and former banker, known for restructuring failed companies in industries such as steel, coal, telecommunications, foreign investment and textiles. He specializes in leveraged buyouts and distressed businesses. As of August 2014, Forbes magazine lists Ross as one of the world's billionaires with a net worth of $2.9 billion. On November 24, 2016, it was reported by the Associated Press that Ross will be tapped for Secretary of Commerce by the incoming Trump Administration. The Trump transition team confirmed the intent to nominate on November 30, 2016. |
 General James Mattis
Secretary of Defense
James Norman Mattis (born September 8, 1950) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who last served as the 11th commander of United States Central Command from August 11, 2010 to March 22, 2013. Mattis is known for implementing the COIN strategy. Before President Obama appointed him to replace General Petraeus on August 11, 2010, he previously commanded United States Joint Forces Command from November 9, 2007 to August 2010 and served concurrently as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation from November 9, 2007 to September 8, 2009. Prior to that, he commanded I Marine Expeditionary Force, United States Marine Forces Central Command, and 1st Marine Division during the Iraq War. On December 1, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Mattis would be nominated to serve as United States Secretary of Defense in the coming administration. |
 Dr. Ben Carson
Secretary of HUD
Dr. Ben Carson Trump Chooses Ben Carson to Lead HUD By TRIP GABRIEL DEC. 5, 2016 Ben Carson, who took Donald J. Trump on a tour of blighted neighborhoods in Detroit during the presidential campaign, including his boyhood home, has been chosen by Mr. Trump to oversee one of the government’s main efforts to lift American cities as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, was an early endorser of Mr. Trump after ending his own presidential bid. “Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities,” Mr. Trump said in a statement Monday morning. “We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities.” “Ben shares my optimism about the future of our country and is part of ensuring that this is a presidency representing all Americans,” he added. “He is a tough competitor and never gives up.”... |
 General John Kelly
Homeland Security
General John Kelly President-elect Donald Trump has selected retired General John F. Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports.The New York Times reports that while Trump hasn’t formally offered the job to Kelly yet, he plans to announce the appointment next week, along with his choice for Secretary of State. Major Garrett at CBS News reports Kelly accepted. Kelly is the second Marine and third general to join a Trump administration, after retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Mattis and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn were tapped for Secretary of Defense and national security advisor. Kelly’s career spanned 45 years and at his latest post, he was responsible for the U.S. military in Latin America and the Caribbean before retiring last January. |
 Iowa Gov Terry Branstad
Ambassador to China
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Gov. Branstad issues statement on being nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to ChinaDecember 07, 2016Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad issued the following statement in regards to being nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to China in the Trump-Pence Administration: I love Iowa and I love my country. For 22 years, I have been honored and privileged to serve the people of Iowa as their governor. My family and I will always be grateful to Iowans for trusting me to lead and putting their faith in me to serve. America is at a crossroads, and the American people are looking for bold change to renew our position as the leader in the world.... After long discussions with my family, I am honored and humbled to be nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to China.... |
 Linda McMahon
Small Business Administration
Linda McMahon Donald Trump Picks Linda McMahon to Lead Small Business AdministrationCo-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment is ‘one of the country’s top female executives’ By PETER NICHOLAS Dec. 7, 2016 President-elect Donald Trump named former professional-wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for the cabinet-level post of head of the Small Business Administration. Ms. McMahon had met privately with Mr. Trump last week at Trump Tower. Her nomination reflects the incoming president’s penchant for reaching outside traditional political, government and business circles in staffing his administration. Ms. McMahon is the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. and a former unsuccessful Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Mr. Trump made occasional appearances on WWE programs over the years. |
 Scott Pruitt
Environmental Protection Agency EPA
OK AG Scott Pruitt Trump officially picks Oklahoma AG Pruitt to lead EPA By LOUIS NELSON 12/08/16 Donald Trump has officially chosen Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be the Environmental Protection Agency’s administrator, the president-elect’s transition team announced Thursday morning. Pruitt has been a legal opponent of the EPA and its regulations in his current job as the attorney general of Oklahoma, one of the nation’s largest producers of oil and natural gas.... “For too long, the Environmental Protection Agency has spent taxpayer dollars on an out-of-control anti-energy agenda that has destroyed millions of jobs, while also undermining our incredible farmers and many other businesses and industries at every turn,” Trump said in a statement officially announcing the pick. “As my EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, the highly respected Attorney General from the state of Oklahoma, will reverse this trend and restore the EPA’s essential mission of keeping our air and our water clean and safe.” |
 Andrew Pudzer
Secretary of Labor
Andrew Pudzer - Dropped out rump xec Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary Fast-food executive Andrew Puzder has been picked as Labor Secretary by president-elect Donald Trump. The head of a major fast-food holding company has been a harsh critic of raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.Puzder was a major campaign contributor to help get Trump elected. He runs CKE Restaurants, the holding company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. The fast-food leader has been critical of raising the federal minimum wage, arguing that it would increase costs for consumers and lead to fewer jobs. He is supportive of Trump’s plan to lower taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and loosening regulations for business. He believes those measures would lead to job creation. Andy Puzder, a father of six children, is credited with resurrecting Hardee’s and turning CKE from a heavily indebted company with declining profits and sales to a profitable, stable and growing company. He is co-author of the book, “Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn’t Understand It,” and is a frequent commentator on economic, political and legal issues. Read more.. |
 Andrew Liveris
American Manufacturing Council
Andrew Liveris Andrew N. Liveris is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company, a materials, polymers, chemicals and biological sciences enterprise, with 2015 annual sales of nearly $49 billion. A 40-year veteran of Dow and recognized global business leader, Liveris' career has spanned roles in manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, and business and general management around the world. During more than a decade as Dow’s CEO, Liveris has led the Company’s transformation from a cyclical chemicals manufacturing company into a novel enterprise – one powered by science, driven by innovation and delivering solutions to the world. An international advocate for the criticality of manufacturing to the long-term health of national economies, Liveris is the author of Make It in America, a book which presents a comprehensive set of practical policy solutions and business strategies to achieve the Company's vision of an 'Advanced Manufacturing' economy... (Read More...) |
 Rex Tillerson
Secretary of State
Trump announces ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson for secretary of State David Jackson , USA TODAY 11:47 a.m. EST December 13, 2016 Rex Tillerson is the CEO of ExxonMobil. His ties around the globe include a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. USA TODAY NETWORK (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) Donald Trump's nomination of Rex Tillerson to be secretary of State sets up a confirmation battle over the ExxonMobil CEO's business ties to Russia, a fight that could include pushback from some Senate Republicans. While Democrats and some GOP members raised questions about Tillerson's relationship with Russia — which is accused of interference in the recent presidential election — Trump praised his fellow businessman Tuesday as "a world class player" who has led one of the world's largest corporations. "His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State," Trump said in a statement formally announcing the nomination. In his new role at the State Department, Trump said Tillerson would "promote regional stability and focus on the core national security interests of the United States. Rex knows how to manage a global enterprise, which is crucial to running a successful State Department, and his relationships with leaders all over the world are second to none."...(Read More...) |
TX Gov Rick Perry
Secretary of Energy
Trump picks former Texas Governor Perry as energy secretary Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is greeted as he exits following a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 12, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid By Steve Holland | WASHINGTONDonald Trump has chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of Energy, a source close to the president-elect said, putting him in charge of an agency he proposed eliminating during his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. The choice of Perry adds to the list of oil-drilling advocates skeptical about climate change who Trump has picked for senior positions in his Cabinet, worrying environmentalists but cheering an industry eager for expansion. The selection of Perry, who also had been mentioned as a candidate for agriculture secretary, was disclosed on Monday night after Perry met the president-elect at Trump Tower in New York. The department is responsible for U.S. energy policy and oversees the nation's nuclear weapons program. Perry has advocated lighter regulation on the fossil fuel industry, and has called the science around climate change "unsettled."...(Read More...) |
 Ryan Zinke
Secretary of Interior
Trump taps Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke for Interior secretary David Jackson , USA TODAY 11:30 a.m. EST December 15, 2016Zinke, who just won re-election for a second term, is an avid outdoorsman. Video provided by NewsyNewslook President-elect Donald Trump officially nominated Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to lead the Interior Department on Thursday, saying the former Navy SEAL strikes the right balance between protecting the nation's natural resources and overly onerous federal regulations. Zinke "has built one of the strongest track records on championing regulatory relief, forest management, responsible energy development and public land issues,” Trump said in statement. "America is the most beautiful country in the world and he is going to help keep it that way with smart management of our federal lands." Trump added: "At the same time, my administration’s goal is to repeal bad regulations and use our natural resources to create jobs and wealth for the American people, and Ryan will explore every possibility for how we can safely and responsibly do that.” Zinke said he is honored by the nomination, describing himself "as someone who grew up in a logging and rail town and hiking in Glacier National Park."... (Read More...) |
 Ronna Romney McDaniel
RNC Chair
Trump taps Ronna Romney McDaniel for RNC chair Published December 14, 2016 FoxNews.com President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday backed Ronna Romney McDaniel – the head of the Michigan GOP and Mitt Romney’s niece – to lead the Republican National Committee in 2017. The RNC would need to formally install her in the post next month, but Trump’s selection is expected to be affirmed. In preparation for the changing of the guard, Trump announced Wednesday that McDaniel will serve as RNC deputy chairwoman and Trump for President Ohio State Director Bob Paduchik will be RNC deputy co-chairman.... (Read More...) |
 Monica Crowley
Monica - not joining Trump Team - Jan 16, 2017
Senior Director of Strategic Communications for the National Security Council Monica Crowley joining Trump administration BY JOE CONCHA - 12/15/16 © Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that Monica Crowley will have a national security role in his incoming administration. Crowley will serve as senior director of strategic communications for the National Security Council, the Trump transition team said in a statement. Top national security adviser retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said he is "honored" to have Crowley join the team, along with retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who will serve as the council's chief of staff. Crowley, a former Fox News analyst as of Thursday, has been rumored for a position since the Republican's victory on Nov. 8. "I am deeply honored, humbled and grateful to be asked by the President-elect to join the extraordinary national security team he is assembling,” Crowley said in the statement. “With vision, courage and moral clarity, he is committed fully to re-establishing America's singular place in the world. He is also committed to selecting the best people for the jobs of keeping the American people safe and the country secure. It will be a great privilege to serve with them."... (Read More...) |
 Keith Kellogg
National Security Council's
Chief of Staff. Trump taps Keith Kellogg for National Security Council post BY BEN KAMISAR - 12/15/16 © Getty President-elect Donald Trump has appointed retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as National Security Council (NSC) chief of staff, expanding the reach of generals in the new administration. Kellogg advised Trump throughout his presidential campaign and has been floated as a possible member of the incoming White House. He'll be one of the president-elect's top advisers on national security issues, serving under retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who will lead the NSC, and K.T. McFarland, a former Fox News host and White House aide who will serve as Flynn's deputy. "I am honored to not only be a part of this historic administration but also to be serving with General Flynn and KT McFarland, who are widely respected as some of the most experienced and strategic national security minds,” Kellogg said in a statement. Kellogg spent more than 30 years in the Army, serving late in his career in a key post in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also worked in the Joint Chiefs of Staff office before his retirement and later went on to work for defense contractors.He's the fourth retired general to join the administration. Trump selected Flynn to lead the NSC, as well as Gen. James Mattis to lead the Defense Department and Gen. John Kelly to run the Department of Homeland Security...(Read More...) |
 David Friedman
Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador in Israel says he'll work from Jerusalem Our Foreign Staff 16 DECEMBER 2016 Donald Trump's new pick for US ambassador to Israel has hinted that the embassy will be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Donald Trump will nominate bankruptcy attorney David Friedman as ambassador to Israel, the president-elect's team said in a statement on Thursday. "(Friedman) has been a long-time friend and trusted advisor to me. His strong relationships in Israel will form the foundation of his diplomatic mission and be a tremendous asset to our country as we strengthen the ties with our allies and strive for peace in the Middle East," the statement said. Mr Friedman, who advised Mr Trump on US-Israel affairs during the presidential campaign, said that he looks forward to working "from the U.S. Embassy in Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem."... (Read More...) |
 Gary Cohn
Director of National Economic Council
Trump Names Goldman President Gary Cohn Director of National Economic Council By DAMIAN PALETTA and NICK TIMIRAOS Updated Dec. 12, 2016 5:33 p.m. ET WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he was appointing Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Cohnas director of the National Economic Council, a position that will make him one of the most influential voices on economic decisions in the White House. Donald Trump has named Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn to lead the White House National Economic Council. PHOTO: EVAN VUCCI/ASSOCIATED PRESSMr. Trump, in a statement, said Mr. Cohnwould be his “top economic adviser.” “He will help craft economic policies that will grow wages for our workers, stop the exodus of jobs overseas and create many great new opportunities for Americans who have been struggling,” Mr. Trump said. “He fully understands the economy and will use all of his vast knowledge and experience to make sure the American people start winning again.”.. (Read More...) |
 Mick Mulvaney
Office of Management and Budget
Trump taps conservative South Carolina Rep. Mulvaney as budget chief December 17, 2016 FoxNews.com Presidential-elected Donald Trump on Saturday named conservative Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget in the incoming Trump administration. Trump had been expected for days to name Mulvaney, the South Carolina congressman who is also a founding member of the fiscally conservative House Freedom Caucus. “Congressman Mulvaney brings a wealth of experience on economic, budgetary, and fiscal issues to his new role,” Trump said. “Rep. Mulvaney has long been a strong voice in Congress for reining in out-of-control spending, fighting government waste and enacting tax policies that will allow working Americans to thrive.” Trump suggested that one of Mulvaney’s top priorities will be to reduce the country’s $20 trillion debt... (Read More...) |
 Vincent Viola
Secretary of the Army
Trump picks businessman Viola as Army secretary By JEREMY HERB and PATRICK TEMPLE-WEST 12/19/16 President-elect Donald Trump has selected billionaire businessman Vincent Viola as the next Army secretary. A retired Army major and West Point graduate, Viola founded Virtu Financial, an electronic trading firm, in 2008. It went public in 2015 and is valued at $2.4 billion, according to Bloomberg. Trump’s transition team played up Viola’s business background in announcing his selection Monday, saying his “business experience makes him well positioned to help guide a Fortune 10-sized company, the U.S. Army, to accomplish its broad mission in the most innovative and efficient way possible.” “I am proud to have such an incredibly accomplished and selfless individual as Vincent Viola as our secretary of the Army,” Trump said in a statement. “Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge." |
 Peter Navarro
White House National Trade Council
Trump's Appointment Of Peter Navarro To Trade Post Is Belligerent Signal To China Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Peter Navarro, senior economic advisor to 2016 Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg President-elect Trump just picked Peter Navarro to head a new National Trade Council. Navarro means both metaphorically, and literally, there are coming wars with China that we do not need: One of Navarro’s books is titled “The Coming China Wars: Where They Will Be Fought, How They Can Be Won.” What kind of wars with China does Navarro mean? Earlier last year, he published another book on fighting with China, called “Crouching Tiger: What China’s Militarism Means for the World.” A review of this by Freebeacon was entitled “Thinking About the Unithinkable in the Far East.” In other words, Navarro is not at all just a “trade hawk” about China. He is a “hawk” about China across the board, in all the theatres of struggle, including the military. Navarro is, about China, in a word, a war hawk...(Read More...) |
 Carl Icahn
Special Advisor on Regulatory Reform
Trump names Icahn as special adviser BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 12/21/16 © Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named Carl Icahn to serve as a special adviser on issues relating to regulatory reform. In a statement, the president-elect praised Icahn as one of the "word's greatest businessmen." "He is not only a brilliant negotiator, but also someone who is innately able to predict the future especially having to do with finances and economies," Trump said in a statement. "His help on the strangling regulations that our country is faced with will be invaluable.” Icahn will be advising Trump "in his individual capacity and will not be serving as a federal employee or a Special Government Employee and will not have any specific duties," according to the release. That means he is free from conflict-of-interest rules and will not have to separate himself from his business interests, as he won't be paid....(Read More...) |
 Kellyanne Conway
White House Counselor
Trump taps Conway as counselor, Spicer and Hicks to top communications jobs David Jackson , USA TODAY December 22, 2016 Kellyanne Conway: Trump's pick for White House counselorTrump's former campaign manager will be the highest-ranking woman in the White House. USA TODAY NETWORK (Photo: Drew Angerer, Getty Images) Donald Trump appointed campaign manager Kellyanne Conway as his White House counselor on Thursday, and tapped long-time Republican Party spokesman Sean Spicer as the next White House press secretary . Conway "has been a trusted adviser and strategist who played a crucial role in my victory," Trump said in a statement. "She is a tireless and tenacious advocate of my agenda and has amazing insights on how to effectively communicate our message." (Read More...) |
 Sean Spicer
White House Press Secretary
Sean Michael Spicer (born September 23, 1971) is an American political strategist. He has been communications director of the Republican National Committee since 2011, and chief strategist since February 2015.[1][2] Spicer was announced to be White House Press Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump on December 22, 2016It’s Official: Trump Selects Sean Spicer as White House Press Secretaryby CHARLIE SPIERING22 Dec 2016 President-elect Donald Trump has named former RNC spokesman Sean Spicer as his official White House Press Secretary. Spicer, who was the communications director for the Republican National Committee for several years, has worked to smooth relationships between Donald Trump and the press, and has a keen understanding of how the media ecosystem works in Washington. Last week, Spicer reassured reporters that Trump would not ban reporters from the White House briefing room...(Read More...) |
 Hope Hicks
White House Director of Strategic Communications
Trump’s campaign press secretary Hope Hicks will be the new White House Director of Strategic Communications. |
 Jason Miller
Communications Director
MILLER HAS DECIDED NOT TO BE COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR - New Baby & Family obligations Trump’s campaign Senior Communications advisor Jason Miller will be the White House Director of Communications |
 Dan Scavino
Director of Social Media.
Dan Scavino, Trump’s nimble social media navigator, will join the White House as the Director of Social media. |
It’s Official: Trump Selects Sean Spicer as White House Press Secretary
by CHARLIE SPIERING22 Dec 2016 ....Trump’s campaign Senior Communications advisor Jason Miller will be the White House Director of Communications, and Trump’s campaign press secretary Hope Hicks will be the new White House Director of Strategic Communications. Dan Scavino, Trump’s nimble social media navigator, will join the White House as the Director of Social media. “Sean, Hope, Jason and Dan have been key members of my team during the campaign and transition,” Trump said in a statement. “I am excited they will be leading the team that will communicate my agenda that will Make America Great Again.” Read More... |
 Jay Clayton
Securities & Exchange Commission Chairman
Trump picks Wall Street lawyer Clayton to head SEC By PATRICK TEMPLE-WEST 01/04/17 11:08 AM EST Jay Clayton, a partner at New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, has been selected to lead the SEC in Donald Trump's administration, a spokesman for the transition team said Wednesday. With a broad background in helping companies do initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, Clayton has experience in the securities markets that the SEC regulates. Yet little is known about his positions on regulation and enforcement. He has written most recently about cybersecurity threats. Clayton worked on the $25 billion IPO for Alibaba Group and the 2014 IPO for Moelis & Co., an investment bank, where former Rep. Eric Cantor is a managing director. |
Kushner joins father-in-law's White House as senior adviser
Published January 09, 2017 FoxNews.com Jared Kushner will serve as a senior adviser in father-in-law Donald Trump's White House, the Trump Presidential Transition Team said Monday. The announcement ends speculation about Kushner’s post-campaign role but fuels questions about the future of his family’s Manhattan real estate business. Kushner's lawyer has said his client would step down as chief executive of the family business if he takes a White House position and divest some of his assets to comply with federal ethics laws that apply to government employees. The law requires Kushner, who was among Trump's most trusted and powerful campaign advisers, to take more significant steps than Trump to disentangle his business interests, given that conflict-of-interest laws largely do not apply to the president... (Read More...) |
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Rick Dearborn
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Joe Hagin
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Marc Short
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John DeStefano
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Stephen Miller
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Omarosa Manigault
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Josh Pitcock
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Keith Schiller
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George Gigicos
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Jessica Ditto
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Raj Shah
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Bill Stepien
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Jen Pavlik
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John McEntee
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 Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump, and Keith Kellogg, from left to right. (Photo: White House pool photo)
Trump appoints Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster his new national security adviser
David Jackson and Tom Vanden Brook , USA TODAY Published 3:08 p.m. ET Feb. 20, 2017 President Trump said Monday that Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster — a noted writer and intellectual who headed up a unit dedicated to anticipating future military challenges — will be his new national security adviser, replacing the dismissed Michael Flynn. "You're going to do a great job," Trump told McMaster as he made the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump also announced that Keith Kellogg — who had been the acting national security in the week since Flynn was fired — would be McMaster's chief of staff. McMaster, described by Trump as "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," is the director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, an internal think tank that looks at future threats and how to deal with them. He is also Deputy Commanding General, Futures, at the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. Thanking Trump for the appointment that does not require Senate confirmation, McMaster told reporters that "I would just like to say what a privilege it is to be able to continue serving our nation. I'm grateful to you for that opportunity, and I look forward to joining the national security team and doing everything that I can to advance and protect the interests of the American people." Kellogg also thanked Trump, and said he is "very honored and privileged to serve alongside with H.R. McMaster, ... He's a great statesman, a great Sargent." McMaster, viewed as one of the Army’s leading intellects, holds a doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is a decorated combat veteran whose innovative leadership in counterinsurgency helped secure the restive city of Tal Afar in Iraq from Sunni insurgents in 2005. McMaster, a protege of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, is also a noted author. His 1997 book on the Vietnam War — Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam — has been required reading for many national security officials. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump, and Keith Kellogg, from left to right. (Photo: White House pool photo) McMaster has been calling for a larger and better-equipped Army to face growing threats to national security. The Army, until plans were announced recently to grow the ranks, has been shedding soldiers. The new national security adviser warned the Senate in testimony last year that the Army had shrunk its ranks too far and lacked the new weaponry it needed to keep pace with U.S. enemies. It been “outranged and outgunned by many potential adversaries,” he told a panel of the Armed Services Committee in April. Advanced weapons mean the Army’s main armored vehicles, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Abrams tank, “will soon be obsolete,” he said. The Army has no plans to replace either vehicle. Read more: _________________________ |
Donald Trump Appoints Top Deputies, More White House Staff
by CHARLIE SPIERING 4 Jan 2017 President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former RNC Chief of Staff Katie Walsh to serve as his Deputy Chief of Staff to the White House, according to a release from the transition team. He also named Rick Dearborn, a chief of staff for Sen. Jeff Sessions, to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, and former Bush administration official Joe Hagin as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House. “Rick and Katie have been instrumental in our victory and transition efforts,” said Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon in a statement. “These leaders will guide critical White House operations as we aggressively follow through on President-elect Trump’s promise to put America First.” The appointments also drew praise from incoming Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Kellyanne Conway, the recently named Counselor to the President. “Katie Walsh is an all-star,” Conway said in a statement. “She helped our party achieve sweeping victories across the country, and I’m thrilled to have another strong female leader on our Senior White House team.” “The President-elect’s bold vision to make America great again demands a team of doers who can hit the ground running on day one,” Priebus said in a statement. “Katie, Rick, and Joe will fill critical roles as we push forward on all of the key priorities for our great nation.” The Trump transition team also released a list of hires to assist the president at the White House: Marc Short, Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs John DeStefano, Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Personnel Omarosa Manigault, Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison Josh Pitcock, Assistant to President and Chief of Staff to the Vice President Keith Schiller, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Oval Office Operations George Gigicos, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Advance Jessica Ditto, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Communications Director Raj Shah, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Communications Director and Research Director Bill Stepien, Deputy Assistant to the President and Political Director Jen Pavlik, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President John McEntee, Special Assistant to the President and Personal Aide to the President |
Trump picks David Shulkin for secretary of Veterans Affairs
Donovan Slack , USA TODAY Published 11:51 a.m. ET Jan. 11, 2017WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his choice of David Shulkin to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Shulkin is the current undersecretary for health at the VA and has been in that post since July 2015. "I'll tell you about David: He's fantastic, he's fantastic," Trump said. "He will do a truly great job. One of the commitments I made is that we're going to straighten out the whole situation for our veterans. "Our veterans have been treated horribly, they're waiting in line for 15, 16, 17 days, cases where they go in and they have a minor early stage form of cancer, they can't see a doctor. By the time they get to a doctor, they're terminal," Trump said. "It's not going to happen, it's not going to happen." During his tenure, Shulkin told USA TODAY recently that he had cut the number of veterans waiting for urgent care from 57,000 to 600. At the same time, he spearheaded an effort to provide same-day care at all 167 VA medical centers across the country by the end of last year. It’s unclear whether he reached that goal. Shulkin is a physician who previously ran hospitals in New Jersey and New York and was named among the 100 most influential people in American health care by Modem Healthcare. Trump promised during the presidential campaign to overhaul the VA... (Read More...) |
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Days After Trump Is Elected, The Surprising Truth About Mike Pence Is Exposed
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It’s fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the second-highest office in the country.
Today he’s mostly known for being President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side of Mike Pence that many haven’t seen.
When I learned more about Mike Pence, my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all the more.
Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep convictions which were grounded in his faith.
Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station.
Pence admits that his parents were never politically inclined. But unlike his family, heroes such as John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. caught young Pence’s attention and inspired him to get involved in politics.
Pence revealed, “I grew up on the front row of the American dream. My grandfather immigrated to this country, and I was raised in a small town in Southern Indiana in a big family with a cornfield in the backyard. Although we weren’t really a political family, the heroes of my youth were President John F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
The young Pence soon discovered his voice and even entered an oratorical contest in the fifth grade.
“It shouldn’t have come as a surprise,” said Nancy. “He was always talking. What surprised me was how well he could talk in front of large crowds. I believe it was sponsored by the Optimist Club, and Mike was competing against kids in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades,” his mother said. “When it came his turn, his voice just boomed out over the audience. He just blew everybody away. I had a hard time associating the boy up there speaking with our son.”
Pence graduated from Columbus North High School in 1977 and went on to study history at Hanover College. Throughout his childhood, Pence always clung to his faith and had even considered becoming a priest. But in college, his faith wavered and he eventually decided to turn his back on God.
“I went off to college and had largely walked away from the faith that I was raised to believe in,” Pence told the congregation at First Baptist Jacksonville in Florida.
The handsome young man had given up on religion, but that didn’t stop God’s powerful plan for his life. And it wasn’t long before Pence was surrounded by devout Christians who reminded him of the faith he once clung to.
Pence shared, “When I got to college, I met a group of folks in a non-denominational Christian fellow group.”Pence recalled the life-changing day he told his fraternity “big brother” that he’d love to get a Christian cross like the one he wore. His friend’s unexpected response left such a powerful impression, Pence would recall it decades later on the floor of Congress.
“Remember, Mike, you have got to wear it in your heart before you wear it around your neck,” Mr. Pence said his fraternity brother told him.
His friend’s convicting message resonated with Pence and months later, he found himself at a Christian music festival. It was there that Pence was again was reminded of the Gospel and all that “Jesus had done” for him. That sermon finally led Pence to take action.
“My heart broke with gratitude and I gave my life to Jesus Christ,” he said.
Pence went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in history from Hanover College in 1981, and a law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1986. But for Pence, rededicating his life to Jesus Christ wasn’t the only blessing that came out of college.
Soon after making the decision to follow Christ, a young musician at church by the name of Karen caught young Pence’s attention.
After service one Sunday, Pence approached Karen and discovered that he went to law school with her sister. A few days later, Pence went to the registrar to look up Karen’s sister to get “the scoop” on the pretty guitarist. At first, the registrar refused. But when Pence explained why he wanted the number, the registrar gave in.
Mike called the phone number for Karen’s sister — but to his complete shock, Karen answered instead. Pence was so surprised, he accidentally hung up on her. Pence took a few moments to collect himself and redialed — eventually inviting Karen out to dinner.
Their adorable first date included ice skating and family, and a “bet” that the pair would eventually get married.
That night, Karen’s 10-year-old niece bet Pence $1 that he would marry her aunt.
That little girl eventually won the bet. And the registrar who made it all possible attended their wedding on June 8, 1985.
This year, Mike and Karen celebrated 31 years of wedded bliss — and as their new role in America approaches, the Pence family remains a united front.
“We’ve always been a team,” Karen said. “We’ve always approached it [politics] as a team.”
The future vice president chimed in, “She’s the best part of my life, everything we do in public life, we do together. I can’t imagine it any other way.”
But Mike Pence is not only a devoted husband, but he’s a proud father as well.
Mr. and Mrs. Pence have three children together: Charlotte, Michael, and Audrey.
Throughout his political campaign, the Pence family has shown their true colors. The three children have been incredibly supportive of their dad’s campaign — traveling with him, making calls, and praying for him every day.
Mike Pence is a proud supporter of our troops. Especially due to the fact that his eldest, Michael J. Pence is a Marine Corps officer.
Pence’s eldest daughter, Charlotte is a filmmaker and a writer. According to her website, Charlotte directed a documentary called “For the Records,” which highlights the struggle of mental illness. She was also associate producer and co-writer of “Fleeced,” which won nine regional Emmy awards.
The youngest of the Pence family, Audrey Pence, is a social liberal. She’s independent politically and has voted split ticket in elections. But despite the fact that they don’t share the same views, her dad has been proud of her for thinking independently — and she voted for him in the Indiana governor election.
Audrey revealed, “Probably the person I get the most respect from is my dad. He has always… he tells me so many times, ‘I am proud of you for having your own opinions and looking into things.'”
But even more important than being a family man, Mike Pence considers his faith in Jesus Christ the most crucial aspect of his life.
Pence shared,“I’m a Christian, a conservative and a Republican. In that order.” And added that his “Christian faith is at the very heart of who” he is. Pence continued, “I made a commitment to Christ. I’m a born-again, evangelical Catholic.”
Politics may be new arena for Donald Trump, but Pence — a former six-term congressman — is well aware of the liberal backlash that comes when you take a stand for unborn lives, Israel, and the Second Amendment.
The liberal media’s response to Pence’s election has been nothing short of horrific. Countless headlines mock, name-call, and repeatedly insult the former Indiana Governor and his family. But despite it all, Mike Pence remains steadfast, unshakable, and firm in his stances.
“One thing you can say about Mike Pence is he’s got a very calm, steady demeanor that in some ways is a little Reagan-esque,” said Christine Mathews, a Republican pollster for former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. “He’s a counterbalance to Trump in that way.”
Time and time again throughout this election, the former lawyer has encouraged Americans to respond to hatred with love — and make prayer a priority.
Pence shared, “I would encourage you, if you are inclined to do as the Pence family does from time to time, to bow the head and bend the knee. Pray that America will once again stand tall, stand strong. ‘[Prayer is] the last best hope of earth,’ that’s what Abraham Lincoln called it. It’s still true.”
Watch the powerful video below, as Pence explains why he thinks prayer is important in America:
As countless Americans find themselves in the midst of riots, hatred, hurt, and anger, Pence reminds Americans to use the most powerful weapon in their possession: prayer.
“So, I encourage you. Remember, what’s been true for thousands of years is still true today. That if His people who are called by His name will humble themselves and pray, He will hear from heaven, and He – as He’s always done before – He will heal our land. One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” – Mike Pence
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if you agree!
RAZC
It’s fair to say that until recently, most Americans had never heard of “Mike Pence.” But ironically, this relatively unknown man will soon take the second-highest office in the country.
Today he’s mostly known for being President-Elect Donald Trump’s sidekick, but truth be told, there’s a side of Mike Pence that many haven’t seen.
When I learned more about Mike Pence, my respect and admiration for America’s Vice President-Elect only grew all the more.
Unlike most men in Washington, Mike Pence wasn’t raised in a thriving political household. Instead, Pence carved his own path — fueled by deep convictions which were grounded in his faith.
Michael Richard “Mike” Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana. Pence was the youngest of six children born to devout Catholic churchgoers, Nancy Jane and Edward J. Pence, Jr. His father was a U.S. Army veteran who earned a humble living by operating a gas station.
Pence admits that his parents were never politically inclined. But unlike his family, heroes such as John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. caught young Pence’s attention and inspired him to get involved in politics.
Pence revealed, “I grew up on the front row of the American dream. My grandfather immigrated to this country, and I was raised in a small town in Southern Indiana in a big family with a cornfield in the backyard. Although we weren’t really a political family, the heroes of my youth were President John F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
The young Pence soon discovered his voice and even entered an oratorical contest in the fifth grade.
“It shouldn’t have come as a surprise,” said Nancy. “He was always talking. What surprised me was how well he could talk in front of large crowds. I believe it was sponsored by the Optimist Club, and Mike was competing against kids in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades,” his mother said. “When it came his turn, his voice just boomed out over the audience. He just blew everybody away. I had a hard time associating the boy up there speaking with our son.”
Pence graduated from Columbus North High School in 1977 and went on to study history at Hanover College. Throughout his childhood, Pence always clung to his faith and had even considered becoming a priest. But in college, his faith wavered and he eventually decided to turn his back on God.
“I went off to college and had largely walked away from the faith that I was raised to believe in,” Pence told the congregation at First Baptist Jacksonville in Florida.
The handsome young man had given up on religion, but that didn’t stop God’s powerful plan for his life. And it wasn’t long before Pence was surrounded by devout Christians who reminded him of the faith he once clung to.
Pence shared, “When I got to college, I met a group of folks in a non-denominational Christian fellow group.”Pence recalled the life-changing day he told his fraternity “big brother” that he’d love to get a Christian cross like the one he wore. His friend’s unexpected response left such a powerful impression, Pence would recall it decades later on the floor of Congress.
“Remember, Mike, you have got to wear it in your heart before you wear it around your neck,” Mr. Pence said his fraternity brother told him.
His friend’s convicting message resonated with Pence and months later, he found himself at a Christian music festival. It was there that Pence was again was reminded of the Gospel and all that “Jesus had done” for him. That sermon finally led Pence to take action.
“My heart broke with gratitude and I gave my life to Jesus Christ,” he said.
Pence went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in history from Hanover College in 1981, and a law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1986. But for Pence, rededicating his life to Jesus Christ wasn’t the only blessing that came out of college.
Soon after making the decision to follow Christ, a young musician at church by the name of Karen caught young Pence’s attention.
After service one Sunday, Pence approached Karen and discovered that he went to law school with her sister. A few days later, Pence went to the registrar to look up Karen’s sister to get “the scoop” on the pretty guitarist. At first, the registrar refused. But when Pence explained why he wanted the number, the registrar gave in.
Mike called the phone number for Karen’s sister — but to his complete shock, Karen answered instead. Pence was so surprised, he accidentally hung up on her. Pence took a few moments to collect himself and redialed — eventually inviting Karen out to dinner.
Their adorable first date included ice skating and family, and a “bet” that the pair would eventually get married.
That night, Karen’s 10-year-old niece bet Pence $1 that he would marry her aunt.
That little girl eventually won the bet. And the registrar who made it all possible attended their wedding on June 8, 1985.
This year, Mike and Karen celebrated 31 years of wedded bliss — and as their new role in America approaches, the Pence family remains a united front.
“We’ve always been a team,” Karen said. “We’ve always approached it [politics] as a team.”
The future vice president chimed in, “She’s the best part of my life, everything we do in public life, we do together. I can’t imagine it any other way.”
But Mike Pence is not only a devoted husband, but he’s a proud father as well.
Mr. and Mrs. Pence have three children together: Charlotte, Michael, and Audrey.
Throughout his political campaign, the Pence family has shown their true colors. The three children have been incredibly supportive of their dad’s campaign — traveling with him, making calls, and praying for him every day.
Mike Pence is a proud supporter of our troops. Especially due to the fact that his eldest, Michael J. Pence is a Marine Corps officer.
Pence’s eldest daughter, Charlotte is a filmmaker and a writer. According to her website, Charlotte directed a documentary called “For the Records,” which highlights the struggle of mental illness. She was also associate producer and co-writer of “Fleeced,” which won nine regional Emmy awards.
The youngest of the Pence family, Audrey Pence, is a social liberal. She’s independent politically and has voted split ticket in elections. But despite the fact that they don’t share the same views, her dad has been proud of her for thinking independently — and she voted for him in the Indiana governor election.
Audrey revealed, “Probably the person I get the most respect from is my dad. He has always… he tells me so many times, ‘I am proud of you for having your own opinions and looking into things.'”
But even more important than being a family man, Mike Pence considers his faith in Jesus Christ the most crucial aspect of his life.
Pence shared,“I’m a Christian, a conservative and a Republican. In that order.” And added that his “Christian faith is at the very heart of who” he is. Pence continued, “I made a commitment to Christ. I’m a born-again, evangelical Catholic.”
Politics may be new arena for Donald Trump, but Pence — a former six-term congressman — is well aware of the liberal backlash that comes when you take a stand for unborn lives, Israel, and the Second Amendment.
The liberal media’s response to Pence’s election has been nothing short of horrific. Countless headlines mock, name-call, and repeatedly insult the former Indiana Governor and his family. But despite it all, Mike Pence remains steadfast, unshakable, and firm in his stances.
“One thing you can say about Mike Pence is he’s got a very calm, steady demeanor that in some ways is a little Reagan-esque,” said Christine Mathews, a Republican pollster for former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. “He’s a counterbalance to Trump in that way.”
Time and time again throughout this election, the former lawyer has encouraged Americans to respond to hatred with love — and make prayer a priority.
Pence shared, “I would encourage you, if you are inclined to do as the Pence family does from time to time, to bow the head and bend the knee. Pray that America will once again stand tall, stand strong. ‘[Prayer is] the last best hope of earth,’ that’s what Abraham Lincoln called it. It’s still true.”
Watch the powerful video below, as Pence explains why he thinks prayer is important in America:
As countless Americans find themselves in the midst of riots, hatred, hurt, and anger, Pence reminds Americans to use the most powerful weapon in their possession: prayer.
“So, I encourage you. Remember, what’s been true for thousands of years is still true today. That if His people who are called by His name will humble themselves and pray, He will hear from heaven, and He – as He’s always done before – He will heal our land. One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” – Mike Pence
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Praise God for our new Vice President-Elect Mike Pence! America needs more men like him! Please keep Pence and President-Elect Donald Trump in your prayers throughout this crucial time as they make their way to the White House.
May God Bless our new Leaders. And May God Bless America! Please share if you agree!
