Trump’s White House takes shape

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce his top 50 West Wing appointments by Thanksgiving Day on November 24. All Cabinet members must be confirmed by the Senate

West Wing: Location of Oval Office and offices of senior staff

Cabinet Room Vice President News media Oval Office Chief of Staff Rose Garden WHITE HOUSE Executive
Residence: Upper two floors Blue Room East Wing: First Lady’s office, Secret Service Jacqueline Kennedy Garden

1. Mike Pence, 57: Vice-president-elect heads transition team
2. Reince Priebus, 44: Named Chief of Staff – most powerful White House job. Republican insider has strong links to Congress
3. Stephen Bannon, 62: Named Chief Strategist
4. Jeff Sessions, 69: Contender for Defence Secretary – most powerful job in cabinet
5. Rudy Giuliani, 72: Top choice for Secretary of State – John Bolton and Newt Gingrich are also candidates
6. Steven Mnuchin, 53: Former Goldman Sachs banker recommended by team to serve as Treasury Secretary. Others include Wilbur Ross Jr. and Jamie Dimon
7. Harold Hamm, 71: Oil billionaire seen as leading candidate for Energy Secretary. Venture capitalist Robert Grady is also a contender
8. Forrest Lucas, 74: Co-founder of Lucas Oil, seen as top contender for Interior Secretary. Other candidates include Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. and Sarah Palin

Source: Center for Presidential Transition, Politico

Pictures: Associated Press