Former VP contenders Rubio, Burgum in running for Trump admin secretary of state: report
Top Trump adviser Susie Wiles is reportedly a top candidate for chief of staff
By Aubrie Spady Fox News
Published July 30, 2024 11:37am EDT
Former President Trump is floating names to fill top positions in his Cabinet should he win a second term in November.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., two of Trump's former top candidates for vice president, are reportedly both being considered for secretary of state, Trump sources told Axios. Burgum was also noted as a potential contender for energy secretary.
According to the report, Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., are also in the running for secretary of state.
Several other people close to Trump are reportedly being considered for positions in a potential Cabinet.
Top Trump adviser Susie Wiles is reportedly a top candidate for chief of staff. However, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is also a contender for the role.
Trump 2024 senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita could see a counselor or senior adviser role.
Stephen Miller, who previously served in the White House and currently works as senior adviser to the former president, could reportedly be considered for a counselor or senior adviser position.
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