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As President Donald Trump sees his cabinet candidates go through their Senate confirmations, you might be asking yourself: what is the purpose of this cabinet?
The simplest answer for this question is: “the Cabinet’s role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office,” according to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. The Cabinet essentially exists to make it easier for the President to do his job. The role of our Commander in Chief include (source: Truman Library):
- oversee dealing with foreign countries and the defense of our land.
- keep an eye on how our farms are doing.
- try to make sure the industry and business of the country are humming along.
- make sure that there are jobs for workers in our nation.
- see that the laws of the country are carried out—and carried out fairly.
- guard our national forest, parks and our resources for the use of all the people.
- protect the public from harmful diseases and hazards.
And this could go on … and on. (POPULAR: 3 Weird Facts That’ll Seriously Surprise You About Lincoln)
Trump’s Cabinet Appointees
Many of Trump’s appointees are likely familiar to you. Not only do these individuals have prolific public images and popularity, but many have excelled in their respective fields. Many say that Trump’s win in the 2024 elections was because of the Cabinet he chose — particularly people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. For a comprehensive list of all Trump’s confirmed nominees, check out this article here.
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