The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, has quickly assumed his roles in his new administration. He appointed loyalists to several key posts within days of his election victory, signaling his desire to seat some without a Senate confirmation process.
The personnel choices are the subject of intense speculation and scrutiny, with Trump promising that his second administration will oversee a radical shake-up of the federal government.
The 78-year-old Republican said this on Sunday while US media reported he would nominate New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a vocal ally, as United Nations (UN) ambassador.
Stephen Miller, another fierce critic of illegal immigration who served in Trump's first administration, will become deputy chief of staff.
The choices mark a move on some of Trump's key campaign messages, with Homan's tough immigration policies making him a loyal hand in carrying out the new president's deportation promises, while Stefanik, who has voiced strong support for Israel, will lead the administration represent as the UN. is struggling with the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Stefanik's nomination would require Senate approval, but Trump hopes to bypass Congress by making appointments while the House is in recess.
He has turned the issue into a loyalty test, insisting that any Republican seeking to become Senate leader “must agree” to suspending appointments.
The three senators running for the position immediately issued statements saying they supported the move or were at least open to the idea.
Homan and Stefanik will advance the positions of the Trump campaign
Trump will not be inaugurated until January and had previously made one cabinet-level appointment: as White House chief of staff, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.
His weekend nominations for both border czar and ambassador to the UN will help him deliver on some of his key promises to the American electorate.
Elise Stefanik has been a staunch defender of Israel. Source: AP / Evan Vucci
Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has a sharp view on immigration, as does Miller, who served as Trump's senior adviser and speechwriter during his first term.
Curbing illegal immigration was one of Trump's central campaign promises when he pledged to launch the largest deportation operation of undocumented migrants in US history from day one.
“I have known Tom for a long time, and there is no one better at guarding and controlling our borders,” Trump said of Homan on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that he will be in charge of “all deportations of illegal aliens back to their country of origin”.
Israel welcomed Stefanik's appointment on Monday.
“At a time when hate and lies fill the halls of the UN, your unwavering moral clarity is needed more than ever,” Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon wrote on justice”.
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