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In a number of social media announcements Thursday night, President-elect Donald Trump adding to the growing list of people who he has selected to serve in his administration.
The announcements are as follows:
White House A.I. & Crypto Czar: David O. Sacks
I am pleased to announce that David O. Sacks will be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness. David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas. He will safeguard Free Speech online, and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship. He will work on a legal framework so the Crypto industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the U.S. David will also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology…
…David Sacks has been an extremely successful entrepreneur and investor for 25 years, building and investing in some of the most iconic companies in Silicon Valley. He was PayPal’s founding-era COO, part of the legendary “PayPal Mafia.” David then founded enterprise software company, Yammer, which was acquired by Microsoft for $1.2 Billion Dollars. Subsequently he founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. David is co-host of the All-In Podcast, the top podcast in Tech, where he and his friends discuss economic, political and social issues.
David has the knowledge, business experience, intelligence, and pragmatism to MAKE AMERICA GREAT in these two critical technologies. Congratulations, David!
🚨 President Trump announces that @DavidSacks will be the “White House A.I. and Crypto Czar” pic.twitter.com/9816f7OQ5t
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 6, 2024
Sacks has released a detailed endorsement for Trump in a social media post on June 6.
Why I’m Backing President Trump
As many press accounts have reported, I’m hosting a fundraising event for President Donald J. Trump at my home in San Francisco this evening.
Over the last couple of years, I have hosted events for presidential candidates Ron DeSantis, Vivek…
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) June 7, 2024
“Today, I am thrilled to announce the following new Nominees and Appointments to expand our Homeland Security team, and secure our interests in the Western Hemisphere…” Trump added, as he posted a series of new announcements.
Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection: Rodney S. Scott
Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he implemented Remain-in-Mexico, Title 42, Safe Third Agreements, and achieved record low levels of illegal immigration.
He began his career with the Border Patrol in 1992 at the Imperial Beach Station, San Diego Sector. Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, he served as an Anti-Terrorism Advisor to the CBP Commissioner, and later, as Deputy Executive Director of the CBP, Office of Anti-Terrorism…
…He served as the Chief Patrol Agent for El Centro Sector and the San Diego Sector, before being selected as the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. As the Chief, he led over 22,000 personnel, and was responsible for securing the International Borders of the U.S. between the official ports of entry. After retiring, Rodney has continued to educate politicians and the public about the importance of meaningful Border Security.
NEW: @realDonaldTrump names former Border Patrol Chief @rodneyscottbp as commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection.
Rodney has been extremely vocal about the border crisis the last several years and works alongside @RealTomHoman and the @Border911Live… pic.twitter.com/zfKbHLsOhT
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) December 6, 2024
#BREAKING: President Trump names Rodney S. Scott as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Scott has been with border patrol for nearly 30 YEARS. HUGELY qualified.
He was also Trump’s Border Patrol Chief in 2020 – and implemented remain-in-Mexico. pic.twitter.com/cULEFvyKkl
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 6, 2024
Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Caleb Vitello
A member of the Senior Executive Service, with over 23 years of service to ICE, Caleb currently serves as Assistant Director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs, where he oversees Agency-wide training, equipment, and policy to ensure Officer and Public Safety.
Caleb led the Fugitive Operations Academy, served as Deputy Assistant Director, and directed the National Fugitive Operations Program, providing policy guidance, strategic planning, and operational oversight for efforts to locate, arrest, and remove at-large, dangerous criminals and illegal aliens from the U.S. As Chief of Staff for Enforcement and Removal Operations, he managed daily operations for an organization with a $4.7 Billion Dollar budget and 8,000 employees. At the White House National Security Council, Caleb led initiatives focused on child safety and national security threats…
…Caleb’s exceptional leadership, extensive experience, and commitment to ICE’s mission make him an excellent choice to implement my efforts to enhance the safety and security of American communities who have been victimized by illegal alien crime.
JUST IN: President-elect Trump names Caleb Vitello as his acting ICE director.
Vitello has been with ICE for over 23 years.
“[He’s] an excellent choice to implement my efforts to enhance the safety and security of American communities who have been victimized by illegal alien… pic.twitter.com/AG8HXpKySb
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 6, 2024
United States Ambassador to Chile: Brandon Judd
I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Brandon Judd to serve as the United States Ambassador to Chile. I have personally known and worked with Brandon over the past nine years. Brandon helped me develop and implement the most effective Border Security policies in our Nation’s History.
I have also watched as Brandon tirelessly and honorably represented the Border Patrol Agents who elected him as their voice in all matters, especially in their efforts to secure our Great Country’s Borders, and keep all Americans safe. I am confident Brandon will represent the United States in the same manner as he represented all rank-and-file Border Patrol Agents as the President of the National Border Patrol Council. Brandon will do our Country proud!
Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (White House Homeland Security Council): Tony Salisbury
Anthony W. Salisbury currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami…
…Tony manages all of HSI’s complex Federal Law Enforcement investigative programs related to National Security and smuggling violations, including counter-proliferation, financial crimes, commercial fraud, human trafficking, human smuggling, narcotics smuggling, transnational gangs, cyber-crimes, child exploitation, worksite enforcement and document and benefit fraud. Prior to this assignment, Tony served as the Acting Deputy Executive Associate Director (EAD) for the entire ICE/HSI workforce. Previously, he held key leadership field and headquarters assignments for ICE/HSI. Additionally, Tony was selected as the Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) for HSI St. Louis, where he oversaw the day-to-day investigative operations for 86 counties located in Missouri and Illinois, with an emphasis on violent crime, money laundering, narcotics trafficking and child exploitation investigations…
…He supervised the activities of HSI offices throughout the Republic of Mexico as the Deputy Attaché. His overseas assignment covered the entire HSI investigative mission, including special interest alien smuggling and high value target apprehensions. Tony pursued trade-based money laundering investigations as the Section Chief for ICE/HSI’s Trade Transparency Unit, notably establishing foreign trade transparency investigation units to combat trade-based money laundering. Tony began his federal law enforcement career as a Deputy United States Marshal prior to joining the former United States Customs Service New York office in 2001. Tony will bring his vast Law Enforcement, counter-narcotics, and counter-cartel experience to the White House where he will serve under Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor.
United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China: David Perdue
Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year International business career, and served in the U.S. Senate, David brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China. He has lived in Singapore and Hong Kong, and worked in Asia and China for much of his career.
In the U.S. Senate, he served on the Armed Services Committee, where he was Chair of the powerful Sea Power Subcommittee. He also served on the Foreign Relations Committee, the only Republican to serve on both Committees. He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders. David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!
Responding to the announcement, Perdue wrote, “I am truly honored to accept President Trump’s nomination to become the next US Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Having lived in Asia on two occasions, I understand the gravity of this responsibility and look forward to implementing President Trump’s strategy to make the world safe again and to represent the United States’ interests in China.”
I am truly honored to accept President Trump’s nomination to become the next US Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Having lived in Asia on two occasions, I understand the gravity of this responsibility and look forward to implementing President Trump’s strategy to make… pic.twitter.com/p0AxaZHQOj
— David Perdue (@DavidPerdueGA) December 6, 2024
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