Top women in Trump administration

Jaya Chandran, Online Editor

Susie Wiles (67)

Chief of Staff

She is the first woman to hold this position in US history and will play a crucial role in managing the White House staff and operations. 

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Pam Bondi (59)

Attorney General

Former Florida Attorney General and a devoted Trump ally, Bondi is known for her legal expertise and public defence of Trump's policies 

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Linda McMahon (76)

Secretary of Education

Former administrator of the Small Business Administration and professional wrestling executive, McMahon has a long-standing relationship with Trump. 

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer (56)

Secretary of Labour

A trailblazer in her own right, the pro-union Congresswoman's appointment reflects Trump's strategy to include leaders who resonate with a diverse voter base. 

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Kristi Noem (53)

Secretary of Homeland Security

The South Dakota governor is known for her strong stance on individual freedom and represents the administration's push for state-driven policies. 

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Tulsi Gabbard (43)

Director of National Intelligence

Former US Representative from Hawaii, Gabbard oversees 18 intelligence agencies and is the first woman of Pacific heritage to hold this role. 

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Elise Stefanik (40)

US Ambassador to the United Nations

A rising star in the GOP and a one-time critic of Trump, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has moved considerably to the right and was was elected chair of the House Republican Conference in 2021

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Brooke Rollins (52)

Secretary of Agriculture

An attorney and policy adviser, she is the second woman to hold the position. Rollins earlier served as the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute. 

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Kelly Loeffler (54)

Administrator of the Small Business Administration

Former Georgia Senator, from 2020 to 2021 Kelly Loeffler leads efforts to support small businesses across the US once confirmed.  

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Karoline Leavitt (27)

White House Press Secretary

She is the youngest White House Press secretary and served as the national press secretary for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign

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