Election: Nov 8, 2016. : 304 to 227 for Hillary Clinton. Counted by on Jan 6, 2017.
Seven electors voted for other people, two in Texas, one in Hawaii and four in Washington. The official count is 304 votes for Trump and 227 for Clinton. Also the 47th president from 2025.
AppointmentJan 2, 2019 · acting · after John Kelly left
Moved to another postMar 31, 2020 · Trump announced on March 6, 2020 that Mark Meadows would replace him and that Mulvaney would become U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland.
Named acting chief of staff on December 14, 2018. He kept the post of Director of the Office of Management and Budget and remained acting chief of staff for his entire tenure.
AppointmentJul 31, 2017 · appointed by the president · after Reince Priebus left
ResignationJan 2, 2019 · He decided it was time to leave after the November 6, 2018 midterm election, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Previously Secretary of Homeland Security. Sworn in on July 31, 2017. Trump told reporters on December 8, 2018 that Kelly would leave at the end of the year. Valley News reported on December 31, 2018 that he would leave on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
The White House named Chris Liddell to this post on March 19, 2018.
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AppointmentMar 2018 · appointed by the president
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Previously Assistant to the President and Director of Strategic Initiatives. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said he would manage the policy process. After January 6, 2021 he said he would stay on to lead the transition to the Biden administration. The full title reported at his appointment was deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
AppointmentDec 10, 2018 · appointed by the president · after Emmet Flood left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Politico reported on December 4, 2018 that he would start on Monday. The Hill wrote on December 10, 2018 that he was now White House counsel. Political Wire described him as White House counsel on January 19, 2021.
Pat Cipollone, 2020 · The White House from Washington, DC · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Emmet FloodOct 18, 2018 — Dec 10, 2018appointed
AppointmentOct 18, 2018 · appointed by the president · after Don McGahn left
Moved to another postDec 10, 2018 · Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said he would serve until Pat Cipollone took over and then return to his role as special counsel to the president.
Sanders said he was appointed Assistant to the President and Counsel to the President effective that morning. The Hill reported that he took over on the morning of Thursday, October 18, 2018.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationOct 17, 2018 · An administration official told Reuters he had planned to leave because he felt he had achieved his goals in getting conservatives named to federal judgeships.
Trump wrote on Twitter in August 2018 that McGahn would leave after Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court. A senior White House official said his last day was October 17, 2018.
AppointmentApr 2020 · appointed by the president · after Stephanie Grisham left
ResignationDec 4, 2020 · Farah said she was leaving the White House to pursue new opportunities. She submitted her resignation letter on December 3, 2020 and her last day was December 4, 2020.
NPR reported on April 7, 2020 that she would become director of strategic communications. News reports called her White House communications director.
AppointmentJul 1, 2019 · appointed by the president · the post had been vacant
Moved to another postApr 7, 2020 · Became chief of staff and spokesperson to First Lady Melania Trump. The first lady announced the move on April 7, 2020, effective immediately.
Also White House Press Secretary. Boston.com reported on June 25, 2019 that she would take over on July 1, 2019.
AppointmentJul 5, 2018 · appointed by the president · the post had been vacant
ResignationMar 8, 2019 · Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump accepted his resignation, effective March 8, 2019. Shine joined the Trump re-election campaign as a senior adviser.
His title was Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications. News reports called him White House communications director.
AppointmentSep 12, 2017 · appointed by the president
ResignationMar 2018 · Hicks announced her resignation on February 28, 2018. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said it was something Hicks had been thinking about for a while.
Time named both Wednesday March 28, 2018 and Thursday March 29, 2018 as her last day. Business Insider described a farewell with Trump on March 29, 2018.
Anthony ScaramucciJul 21, 2017 — Jul 31, 2017appointed
AppointmentJul 21, 2017 · appointed by the president · the post had been vacant
DepartureJul 31, 2017 · The White House said Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate. The New York Times reported that the removal came at Kelly's request.
Named on July 21, 2017. He had been expected to start formally on August 15, 2017 and was not going to take a salary.
AppointmentMar 6, 2017 · appointed by the president · after Sean Spicer left
ResignationJun 9, 2017 · Dubke offered his resignation on May 18, 2017. Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said Dubke had offered to stay until a transition was complete.
The White House announced on March 6, 2017 that he would serve as Assistant to the President and White House Communications Director. ProPublica lists his departure as June 9, 2017.
AppointmentApr 2020 · appointed by the president · after Stephanie Grisham left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Named on April 7, 2020. Held her first briefing on May 1, 2020. The Independent reported on January 16, 2021 that she was expected to remain in the role until the term ended.
AppointmentJul 1, 2019 · appointed by the president · after Sarah Huckabee Sanders left
Moved to another postApr 7, 2020 · Became chief of staff and spokesperson to First Lady Melania Trump. The first lady announced the move on April 7, 2020, effective immediately.
Also White House Communications Director. Boston.com reported on June 25, 2019 that she would take over on July 1, 2019.
Sarah Huckabee SandersJul 21, 2017 — Jun 28, 2019appointed
AppointmentJul 21, 2017 · appointed by the president · after Sean Spicer left
DepartureJun 28, 2019 · Trump wrote that she would leave at the end of the month and go home to Arkansas.
Previously Deputy Press Secretary. Named press secretary on July 21, 2017. CBS News and Roll Call reported on June 25, 2019 that her last day would be Friday, June 28, 2019.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationJul 21, 2017 · The New York Times reported that he told Trump he strongly disagreed with the choice of Anthony Scaramucci as communications director.
Resigned on July 21, 2017 and said he would continue to serve through August.
AppointmentApr 9, 2018 · appointed by the president · after H.R. McMaster left
DepartureSep 10, 2019 · Trump wrote that he had told Bolton his services were no longer needed and had asked for his resignation. Bolton wrote that he had offered to resign the evening before.
AppointmentFeb 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · after Keith Kellogg left
ReplacedApr 9, 2018 · Trump announced on March 22, 2018 that John Bolton would become national security adviser effective April 9, 2018. McMaster said he was requesting retirement from the Army.
An Army lieutenant general, named by Trump on February 20, 2017.
AppointmentFeb 13, 2017 · acting · after Michael Flynn left
HandoverFeb 20, 2017 · Trump named H.R. McMaster national security adviser and said Kellogg would serve as chief of staff of the National Security Council.
Named Acting National Security Advisor by the White House on February 13, 2017.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationFeb 13, 2017 · In his resignation letter Flynn wrote that he had inadvertently briefed the Vice President-elect and others with incomplete information about his phone calls with the Russian ambassador.
Permanent appointmentJul 22, 2020 · Confirmed by the Senate as director on July 20, 2020 by 51-45 and sworn in on July 22, 2020.
Deputy Director of OMB, confirmed on February 28, 2018. Sanders said in December 2018 that he would handle day to day operations and run OMB while Mulvaney was acting chief of staff. He signed OMB memoranda as acting director from January 18, 2019 to July 20, 2020. Mulvaney kept the title of director until March 2020.
Mick MulvaneyFeb 16, 2017 — Mar 2020Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 16, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 16, 2017 · after Mark Sandy left
Moved to another postMar 2020 · Trump announced on March 6, 2020 that Mulvaney would become U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland.
Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office on the evening of February 16, 2017. Kept the post while acting White House chief of staff from January 2, 2019. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in December 2018 that he would not resign from OMB and that Russell Vought would run OMB day to day. CNBC reported on March 30, 2020 that he had been serving as OMB director while acting chief of staff. Ballotpedia wrote that he left the White House in March 2020.
HandoverFeb 16, 2017 · Mick Mulvaney was sworn in as director on February 16, 2017.
Signed OMB memorandum M-17-16 as acting director on January 24, 2017 and an OMB statement as acting director on January 26, 2017. None of the sources consulted gives the day his acting service began.
AppointmentApr 2018 · appointed by the president · after Gary Cohn left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
The White House confirmed on March 14, 2018 that he had accepted the post. Trump met him as the new director on April 2, 2018. The Wall Street Journal reported on January 15, 2021 that he had weighed resigning after the Capitol riot and decided against it.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationApr 2018 · CNBC reported that he decided to quit after Trump announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. White House officials told CNBC that a resignation would not be solely because of the tariff decision.
His resignation was reported on March 6, 2018, with a departure in a few weeks. The Hill reported on April 2, 2018 that he joined Trump at a meeting with Larry Kudlow, the new director.
AppointmentFeb 27, 2020 · appointed by the president
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Named by Vice President Mike Pence on February 27, 2020, detailed to the Office of the Vice President and reporting to him. She retired from the post as President Biden took office.
Rex TillersonFeb 1, 2017 — Mar 31, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 1, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 1, 2017 · after Tom Shannon left
DismissalMar 31, 2018 · President Trump announced on Twitter on March 13, 2018 that Mike Pompeo would replace him, AP reported. Tillerson handed his authority to Deputy Secretary John Sullivan and kept the title until March 31, 2018.
Sworn in by Vice President Pence in the Oval Office on the evening of his confirmation, the White House said.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 1, 2017 · Rex Tillerson took office.
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs since February 12, 2016, under President Obama. Acting secretary from January 20, 2017, the State Department's Office of the Historian records.
Stephen Biegun, 2018 · U.S. Department of State from United States · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
John SullivanMay 24, 2017 — Dec 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 24, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2017 · after Tom Shannon left
Moved to another postDec 2019 · The Senate confirmed him as ambassador to Russia on December 12, 2019, AP reported.
Also acting Secretary of State from April 1, 2018 to April 26, 2018. Sworn in as ambassador to Russia on December 23, 2019, TASS reported. His last day as deputy secretary is not on record in the sources found.
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. After his time as acting secretary he served as acting deputy secretary, CNN reported on February 17, 2017 and March 21, 2017. No source gives the day he started.
AppointmentNov 9, 2020 · acting · after Mark Esper left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center when President Trump named him acting secretary. A Defense Department photo shows him leaving the Pentagon on January 20, 2021.
AppointmentJun 24, 2019 · acting · after Patrick Shanahan left
HandoverJul 15, 2019 · President Trump formally nominated him on July 15, 2019 and he returned to his post as Army secretary, the Army reported. Richard V. Spencer became acting secretary.
Secretary of the Army, acting secretary of defense in addition.
AppointmentJan 1, 2019 · acting · after Jim Mattis left
ResignationJun 24, 2019 · He withdrew from consideration for the post and resigned after reports of domestic violence in his family, Stars and Stripes reported. He said going on would force his three children to relive a traumatic chapter in the family's life.
Deputy Secretary of Defense, acting secretary from January 1, 2019, AP reported. His resignation took effect on the night of June 23, 2019.
Jim MattisJan 20, 2017 — Dec 31, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2017 · after Robert Work left
ResignationDec 31, 2018 · He resigned in a letter of December 20, 2018, writing that the president had the right to a defense secretary whose views are better aligned with his, NPR reported. He planned to stay to the end of February. President Trump moved his departure to January 1.
Sworn in by Vice President Pence on the day of the vote, Roll Call reported. His last day was December 31, 2018, AP reported.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 20, 2017 · Jim Mattis took office.
Deputy Secretary of Defense. Military Times reported on Inauguration Day that he would be acting secretary from noon until the Senate confirmed Mattis. Mattis was confirmed and sworn in that evening, Roll Call reported.
AppointmentJul 31, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 30, 2019 · after Richard V. Spencer left
Remained in the post after January 20, 2021. He was acting Secretary of Defense from January 20, 2021 until Lloyd Austin took office on January 22, 2021, then returned to the deputy post, Stars and Stripes reported.
AppointmentJan 1, 2019 · acting · after Patrick Shanahan left
HandoverJul 23, 2019 · The White House sent his nomination for the post to the Senate. Once nominated he could no longer act in the post, the Pentagon said, and Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer took over the duties.
Pentagon comptroller, performing the duties of the deputy secretary from January 1, 2019, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported.
Robert WorkJan 20, 2017 — Jul 2017Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DepartureJul 2017 · Defense Daily reported on July 14, 2017 that he had his farewell at the Pentagon that day and would stay in the post until the next deputy was sworn in. CNN reported on July 18, 2017 that his last official day was the previous Friday.
Holdover. Nominated by President Obama, confirmed by the Senate by voice vote and sworn in in 2014, the Defense Department reported. Also acting Secretary of Defense for a few hours on January 20, 2017.
Jeffrey A. Rosen, 2017 · www.acus.gov · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
William BarrFeb 14, 2019 — Dec 23, 2020Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 14, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 14, 2019 · after Matthew Whitaker left
ResignationDec 23, 2020 · His resignation letter set his last day as December 23, 2020, AP reported. President Trump wrote that Barr was leaving to spend the holidays with his family.
Sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at the White House on the day of the vote, NPR reported.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
DismissalJan 30, 2017 · President Trump fired her after she told Justice Department lawyers to stop defending his travel and refugee ban, AP reported. The White House said she had betrayed the Justice Department by refusing to enforce a legal order.
Deputy Attorney General. CNN reported before the inauguration that she was set to lead the Justice Department until the post was filled.
AppointmentApr 11, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 11, 2019
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Took office on the day of the vote, the White House said. A ceremonial swearing-in with President Trump followed at the White House later in April, MTN News reported.
Ryan ZinkeMar 1, 2017 — Jan 2, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 1, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 1, 2017 · after Jack Haugrud left
ResignationJan 2, 2019 · His resignation letter cited "vicious and politically motivated attacks" against him and set his last day as January 2, 2019, AP reported.
Sworn in by Vice President Pence on the evening of the vote, the Bureau of Land Management reported.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMar 1, 2017 · Ryan Zinke took office.
Deputy Solicitor of the Interior Department. CNN reported before the inauguration that he would lead the department. The department lists its calendars for January and February 2017 under Acting Secretary Jack Haugrud.
Wilbur Ross, 2017 · US Department of Commerce · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ellen HerbstJan 2017 — Feb 28, 2017acting
AppointmentJan 2017 · acting
HandoverFeb 28, 2017 · Wilbur Ross took office.
Wilbur Ross told the department staff on March 1, 2017 that she had performed as acting secretary. The department's leadership page in January and February 2017 listed the post as vacant. No source gives the day she began.
AppointmentSep 30, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 26, 2019 · after Patrick Pizzella left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Vice President Pence administered the oath at the White House on September 30, 2019. The Labor Department's history page gives September 27, 2019 as the day he was sworn in.
Alexander AcostaApr 28, 2017 — Jul 19, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentApr 28, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 27, 2017 · after Ed Hugler left
ResignationJul 19, 2019 · He resigned amid criticism of a deal with Jeffrey Epstein reached years earlier. He said it was not fair for the Labor Department to have Epstein as its focus, NPR reported.
He announced his resignation on July 12, 2019. The Labor Department lists his tenure as ending on July 19, 2019.
AppointmentSep 29, 2017 · acting · after Tom Price left
HandoverOct 10, 2017 · The White House named Eric Hargan acting secretary on October 10, 2017.
HHS deputy assistant secretary for health. The designation took effect at midnight on September 29, 2017, KFF Health News reported. GAO lists his acting service from September 30, 2017.
Tom PriceFeb 10, 2017 — Sep 29, 2017Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 10, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 10, 2017 · after Norris Cochran left
ResignationSep 29, 2017 · He resigned amid criticism of his use of private charter flights, KFF Health News reported. His letter said recent events had distracted from his goals.
The Senate voted around 2 a.m. and Vice President Pence swore him in later the same day, UPI reported.
AppointmentJan 12, 2021 · acting · after Elaine Chao left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
General Counsel of the Transportation Department. He said in a message to staff that he assumed the duties of acting secretary on the morning of January 12, 2021.
Elaine ChaoJan 31, 2017 — Jan 11, 2021Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 31, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 31, 2017 · after Michael Huerta left
ResignationJan 11, 2021 · She resigned after the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. In an email to staff she wrote that it "has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside," AASHTO Journal reported.
Vice President Pence swore her in hours after the Senate vote. She announced her resignation on January 7, 2021, effective January 11, 2021.
AppointmentDec 4, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 2, 2019
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
ExchangeMonitor reported on Friday December 6, 2019 that he was sworn in on Wednesday. President Trump presided over a second swearing-in at the White House on December 11, 2019, the Energy Department said.
Rick PerryMar 2, 2017 — Dec 1, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 2, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 2, 2017 · after Grace Bochenek left
ResignationDec 1, 2019 · Trump announced in October 2019 that Perry would leave at the end of the year. Perry said on December 1, 2019 that it was his last day as secretary, The Hill reported.
Mick Zais, 2018 · United States Department of Education · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Betsy DeVosFeb 7, 2017 — Jan 8, 2021Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 7, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 7, 2017 · after Phil Rosenfelt left
ResignationJan 8, 2021 · She resigned the day after the attack on the Capitol. In her letter to Trump she wrote, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me," PBS NewsHour reported.
The Senate vote was 50-50 and Vice President Pence cast the deciding vote, the first time a vice president was needed to confirm a Cabinet pick, VOA reported. Pence swore her in the same day. Her resignation took effect on January 8, 2021, Education Week reported.
Pete Gaynor, 2018 · Federal Emergency Management Agency · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Chad WolfNov 13, 2019 — Jan 11, 2021acting
AppointmentNov 13, 2019 · acting · after Kevin McAleenan left
ResignationJan 11, 2021 · He announced his resignation in a letter, ExecutiveGov reported. FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor took over as acting secretary.
Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans. GAO found on August 14, 2020 that he was named under an invalid order of succession. Judge Nicholas Garaufis ruled on November 14, 2020 that he was not lawfully serving as acting secretary, NBC News reported. Judge James Donato found in January 2021 that he was likely unlawfully appointed, CBS News reported. The White House withdrew his nomination as secretary that month, CBS News reported.
AppointmentApr 10, 2019 · acting · after Kirstjen Nielsen left
ResignationNov 13, 2019 · He resigned on November 13, 2019, GAO recorded.
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, named by Trump to lead DHS. GAO found on August 14, 2020 that he was not the official the department's order of succession named when Nielsen resigned. A federal judge, Nicholas Garaufis, ruled on November 14, 2020 that neither he nor Chad Wolf had authority to serve as acting secretary, NBC News reported.
AppointmentDec 6, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 5, 2017 · after Elaine Duke left
ResignationApr 10, 2019 · She submitted her resignation to Trump on April 7, 2019. A source close to her told ABC News that Trump had been holding her personally responsible for the border numbers. She stayed until April 10, 2019 to assist with an orderly transition, she said.
John KellyJan 20, 2017 — Jul 31, 2017Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2017 · from the start of the term
Moved to another postJul 31, 2017 · He left to become White House chief of staff. DHS said his last day would be July 31, 2017, when Deputy Secretary Elaine Duke would become acting secretary, CBS News reported.
Confirmed and sworn in by Vice President Pence on Inauguration Day, VOA reported. The DHS list of secretaries gives July 28, 2017 as the end of his tenure.
AppointmentJul 7, 2018 · acting · after Scott Pruitt left
Permanent appointmentFeb 28, 2019 · Became EPA Administrator after Senate confirmation.
EPA Deputy Administrator. The EPA dates his service as acting administrator from July 7, 2018. Trump had said he would take over on the following Monday, NPR reported.
Scott PruittFeb 17, 2017 — Jul 6, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 17, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 17, 2017 · after Catherine McCabe left
ResignationJul 6, 2018 · Trump said he had accepted the resignation. Pruitt's letter cited "unrelenting attacks on me personally, my family," NPR reported. His departure took effect on July 6, 2018.
AppointmentAug 16, 2019 · acting · after Dan Coats left
ReplacedFeb 20, 2020 · Trump named Richard Grenell to replace him. Current and former officials told NBC News that Trump's anger over a House briefing on Russia and the 2020 election led him to push Maguire out.
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. ODNI said he assumed the role on August 16, 2019. Trump had announced him as acting director effective August 15, 2019, Federal Times reported. He resigned from government service on February 21, 2020, CNN reported.
Dan CoatsMar 16, 2017 — Aug 15, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 16, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 15, 2017 · after Mike Dempsey left
ResignationAug 15, 2019 · Trump said on July 28, 2019 that Coats would step down on August 15, 2019. Coats announced his resignation that day in a letter to Trump, VOA reported.
Vice President Pence presided at his swearing-in on March 16, 2017, the White House said.
HandoverMar 16, 2017 · Dan Coats was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence on March 16, 2017.
Deputy DNI for intelligence integration. James Clapper's resignation took effect at noon on January 20, 2017, ODNI said. The ODNI leadership page listed Dempsey as acting director on January 24, 2017.
Mike PompeoJan 23, 2017 — Apr 26, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 23, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 23, 2017 · after Meroe Park left
Moved to another postApr 26, 2018 · He became Secretary of State. The Senate confirmed him on April 26, 2018 by a vote of 57-42 and he was sworn in the same day, AP reported.
Vice President Pence swore him in on the evening of January 23, 2017, after the Senate vote, AP reported.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 23, 2017 · Mike Pompeo was sworn in as CIA Director on January 23, 2017.
She told CBS News that Director John Brennan and his deputy David Cohen stepped down together at noon on the Friday of the inauguration, which made her acting director.
HandoverMar 2017 · Stephen Vaughn became acting trade representative.
InsideTrade reported on January 23, 2017 that she was serving as acting trade representative. She signed USTR's letter of January 30, 2017 on the Trans-Pacific Partnership with that title.
AppointmentSep 10, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 31, 2019 · after Jonathan Cohen left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Vice President Pence swore her in on September 10, 2019, VOA reported. She presented her credentials at the UN on September 12, 2019. A second Senate vote on September 10, 2019 confirmed her by 56 to 38 as U.S. representative to the UN General Assembly sessions.
AppointmentJan 2019 · acting · after Nikki Haley left
HandoverSep 10, 2019 · Kelly Craft was sworn in as ambassador on September 10, 2019.
Deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN. The Christian Science Monitor reported on February 12, 2019 that he was running the U.S. mission as acting permanent representative.
Nikki HaleyJan 25, 2017 — Dec 31, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 25, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 24, 2017
ResignationDec 31, 2018 · She announced on October 9, 2018 that she would leave at the end of the year. She gave no reason, the Associated Press reported. Trump said she had told him about six months earlier that she might want a break.
Vice President Pence swore her in on January 25, 2017, VOA reported. She presented her credentials at the UN on January 27, 2017. The State Department records the end of her mission on December 31, 2018.
Linda McMahonFeb 14, 2017 — Apr 12, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 14, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 14, 2017 · after Joe Loddo left
ResignationApr 12, 2019 · She announced on March 29, 2019 that she would resign effective April 12, 2019 to return to the private sector, the SBA said. Trump said she would help with his re-election. Federal Times reported she left to chair the America First super PAC.
Vice President Pence swore her in on February 14, 2017, the day of her confirmation, The Hill reported.
James ComeyJan 20, 2017 — May 9, 2017Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DismissalMay 9, 2017 · The White House said Trump terminated Comey and removed him from office, acting on the recommendations of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Holdover. Nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 2013 by 93-1 for a ten-year term, Security Magazine reported.
AppointmentJul 2018 · acting · after Robert W. Patterson left
ReplacedMay 2020 · Attorney General William Barr installed Tim Shea in his place, and officials said Dhillon moved to a senior position in the Justice Department, AP reported. The Justice Department said a failed raid in Venezuela played no role.
Deputy White House counsel. The administration named him acting administrator on July 2, 2018, Reuters reported. Attorney General Jeff Sessions made the announcement.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
ResignationOct 1, 2017 · Rosenberg announced his resignation to staff on September 26, 2017 and gave no reason, UPI reported. Unnamed law enforcement officials told The New York Times he felt Trump had little respect for the law, according to UPI.
Holdover. The Justice Department appointed him acting administrator under President Obama, and he took over on May 18, 2015, CBS News reported. A person familiar with the move told AP he would leave on October 1.
Regina Lombardo, 2018 · Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Thomas E. BrandonJan 20, 2017 — Apr 30, 2019acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
ResignationApr 30, 2019 · Brandon retired on April 30, an ATF spokeswoman told AP.
Holdover. Deputy director who had run ATF as its top official since 2015, according to AP. The Justice Department said in December 2015 that he would lead ATF for the rest of the Obama administration.
Mar 29, 2019 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote Mar 14, 2019
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AppointmentMar 29, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 14, 2019 · after David Anderson left
Nominated by Trump on October 2, 2018, the Marshals Service says. The Senate confirmed him on March 14, 2019 in a group of nominations, without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. A first nomination was returned to the president on January 3, 2019. Sworn in on March 29, 2019. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021. NAFUSA says he led the service from 2019 to 2021.
Donald W. Washington, 2019 · U.S. Marshals Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
David AndersonJan 2018 — Mar 29, 2019acting
AppointmentJan 2018 · acting · after David Harlow left
HandoverMar 29, 2019 · Donald W. Washington was sworn in.
Acting deputy director leading the service. Attorney General Jeff Sessions thanked him by that title on November 1, 2018, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein called him acting director the same day.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
DepartureJan 2018
Holdover. The Justice Department said on December 21, 2015 that Acting Director Harlow would lead the Marshals Service for the rest of the Obama administration. Senator Chuck Grassley's letters of July 2017 addressed him as acting director.
May 22, 2019 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote May 16, 2019
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AppointmentMay 22, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 16, 2019 · after Ed O'Callaghan left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Confirmed on May 16, 2019 by 52-45. The Justice Department issued Attorney General William Barr's statement on his swearing-in on May 22, 2019. Trump said in December 2020 that Rosen would become acting attorney general when William Barr left on December 23, NPR reported. GAO dates the vacancy in the deputy post from January 20, 2021.
Jeffrey A. Rosen, 2017 · www.acus.gov · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ed O'CallaghanMay 2019 — May 22, 2019acting
AppointmentMay 2019 · acting · after Rod Rosenstein left
HandoverMay 22, 2019 · Jeffrey A. Rosen was sworn in.
Rosenstein's principal deputy, Fox News reported. Attorney General William Barr said on May 10, 2019 that he had asked O'Callaghan to serve as acting deputy attorney general until the Senate confirmed Rosen. Rosenstein's resignation took effect on May 11, Fox News reported.
Rod RosensteinApr 26, 2017 — May 11, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentApr 26, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 25, 2017 · after Dana Boente left
ResignationMay 11, 2019 · Rosenstein submitted his resignation on April 29, 2019, effective May 11. AP reported he had planned to leave in mid-March but stayed to see the Mueller investigation through.
Sworn in by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on April 26, 2017, according to his official biography.
AppointmentFeb 9, 2017 · acting · after Sally Yates left
HandoverApr 26, 2017 · Rod Rosenstein was sworn in.
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Justice Department says he was acting attorney general from January 30, 2017 to February 9, 2017 and was named acting deputy attorney general on February 9, 2017.
Sally YatesJan 20, 2017 — Jan 30, 2017Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DismissalJan 30, 2017 · The White House said she had "betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal order" and that Trump relieved her of her duties.
Holdover. Confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2015 by 84-12, under President Obama. She was also serving as acting attorney general when she was dismissed.
AppointmentSep 19, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 19, 2017 · after Jeffrey Wall left
ResignationJul 3, 2020 · Francisco announced his departure from the Justice Department on June 17, 2020, effective July 3. CNBC reported no reason beyond his words that it had been "one of the greatest jobs in the law".
Confirmed on September 19, 2017 by 50-47. The Supreme Court's official reports say he was commissioned and took the oath the same day.
AppointmentMar 10, 2017 · acting · after Noel Francisco left
HandoverSep 19, 2017 · Noel Francisco was sworn in.
The Supreme Court's official reports say he became acting solicitor general effective March 10, 2017 and resigned that role effective September 19, 2017.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMar 10, 2017 · Jeffrey Wall became acting solicitor general.
The Supreme Court's official reports say he became acting solicitor general effective January 20, 2017 and resigned that role effective March 10, 2017. Trump nominated him for the post on March 7, 2017.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. No director was confirmed by the Senate during the first Trump administration. DHS reported to GAO that the post became vacant on January 20, 2017.
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AppointmentJan 2021 · acting · after Jonathan Fahey left
Deputy director who replaced Fahey, CBS News reported. GAO says he began serving as acting director under the Vacancies Act on January 20, 2021. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021.
AppointmentDec 31, 2020 · acting · after Tony Pham left
ResignationJan 13, 2021 · Fahey resigned on January 13, 2021 and gave no explanation, AP reported. A person familiar with the matter told the Washington Examiner he had been pressured to sign an agreement with ICE's union.
Senior adviser at DHS since March 2020 and acting principal legal adviser of ICE. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf announced his promotion to staff on December 31, 2020, the Washington Examiner reported, and he took the helm that day, Tickle The Wire reported. ICE confirmed his resignation to Fox News on January 13, 2021.
AppointmentMay 2019 · acting · after Matthew Albence left
Moved to another postJul 2019 · Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan moved him to lead CBP after John Sanders resigned, DHS said on June 27, 2019.
Former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. DHS said he became acting director in May 2019.
AppointmentJun 30, 2018 · acting · after Thomas Homan left
ReplacedApr 12, 2019 · An ICE spokesperson said his last day would be April 12, 2019. Trump had withdrawn his nomination, saying "Ron is a good man, but we're going in a tougher direction", NBC News reported.
Acting deputy commissioner of CBP. Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen named him deputy director and acting director, effective June 30, 2018, DHS said. Nominated for director on August 16, 2018. The nomination was returned on January 3, 2019, sent again on January 16, 2019 and withdrawn on April 4, 2019, GAO records.
AppointmentJan 30, 2017 · acting · after Daniel Ragsdale left
ResignationJun 30, 2018 · Homan announced in May 2018 that he would retire, CBS News reported.
Executive associate director for enforcement and removal operations since 2013. Nominated for director on November 14, 2017. The nomination was withdrawn on May 15, 2018, GAO records.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
ReplacedJan 30, 2017 · Trump named Thomas Homan acting director and Ragsdale stayed on as deputy director. CNBC reported that the change came with no explanation.
Deputy director since May 2012. DHS told GAO the director post became vacant on January 20, 2017, and the deputy director is the first assistant who acts by law. Fox News described his role as a temporary appointment following Trump's inauguration.
AppointmentJul 5, 2019 · acting · after John Sanders left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Named chief operating officer and senior official performing the duties of the commissioner, DHS said. CBP lists him as acting commissioner until January 20, 2021.
AppointmentApr 10, 2019 · acting · after Kevin McAleenan left
ResignationJul 5, 2019 · Sanders offered his resignation to acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan. An agency spokesman said he would leave on July 5, NBC News reported.
CBP's own list ends his service on July 7, 2019 but starts Mark Morgan on July 5, 2019.
Kevin McAleenanMar 20, 2018 — Apr 10, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 20, 2018 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 19, 2018
Moved to another postApr 10, 2019 · McAleenan became acting secretary of homeland security, DHS said on April 10, 2019.
The 4th commissioner. A first nomination was returned to the president on January 3, 2018. CBP's list ends his term on April 11, 2019 and starts John Sanders on April 10, 2019.
AppointmentMay 1, 2019 · appointed by the president · after Randolph Alles left
Named the 26th director on April 8, 2019 and the agency's chief executive since May 1, 2019, the Secret Service says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021. He announced his retirement in 2022.
AppointmentApr 25, 2017 · appointed by the president · after William J. Callahan left
ReplacedMay 1, 2019 · The White House said Alles would be leaving shortly and that Trump had chosen James Murray to take over in May. CNN reported that Trump told acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to fire Alles. Alles wrote to the workforce that he had not been fired, CNBC reported.
Acting deputy commissioner of CBP when Trump named him, Fox News reported. The Secret Service dates his appointment as the 25th director to April 25, 2017.
AppointmentMar 2017 · acting · after Joseph Clancy left
HandoverApr 25, 2017 · Randolph Alles was appointed director.
Deputy director since December 2016. NPR reported that he stepped into the post after Clancy retired in March. The Secret Service called him acting director in April 2017.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationMar 4, 2017 · Clancy announced his retirement, effective March 4, 2017. He wrote to employees that "for personal reasons it is time", Boston 25 News reported.
Holdover. President Obama selected him, DHS said, and he was appointed director on February 18, 2015, according to the Secret Service.
Mark Milley, 2019 · Monica King, United States Army · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joseph DunfordJan 20, 2017 — Sep 30, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DepartureSep 30, 2019 · Mark Milley succeeded him on September 30, 2019, CNBC reported. Dunford retired from military service on October 11, 2019, a Defense Department news story reported.
Holdover. Chairman since 2015, CNBC reported. The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on his reappointment as chairman on September 26, 2017, the Congressional Record shows. Mark Milley was sworn in as his successor on September 30, 2019.
AppointmentNov 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 15, 2017 · after Ryan D. McCarthy left
Moved to another postJul 23, 2019 · The Senate confirmed Esper as Secretary of Defense on July 23, 2019 by 90-8.
Army Times reported that he took the oath on November 21, 2017. The Army wrote that he came aboard on November 20, 2017. From June 24, 2019 he was also acting Secretary of Defense. When Trump formally nominated him on July 15, 2019 he could no longer serve as acting and was again only Army secretary, Defense One reported.
AppointmentAug 3, 2017 · acting · after Robert M. Speer left
HandoverNov 2017 · Mark Esper took office.
Under Secretary of the Army, made acting secretary on Thursday August 3, 2017, Army Times reported. The Army says he held both roles until Esper was confirmed.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverAug 3, 2017 · Ryan McCarthy became acting secretary.
A Deputy Secretary of Defense memo of January 19, 2017 designated him acting secretary effective at noon on January 20, 2017. Army Times reported that he spent more than six months in the post. His farewell message is dated August 3, 2017.
May 29, 2020 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote May 21, 2020
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AppointmentMay 29, 2020 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 2020 · after James E. McPherson left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Ambassador to Norway before. Confirmed on May 21, 2020 without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. Defense Secretary Mark Esper swore him in on Friday May 29, 2020, UPI reported. GAO dates the vacancy in the post from January 20, 2021.
Kenneth Braithwaite, 2018 · United States Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
James E. McPhersonApr 7, 2020 — May 29, 2020acting
AppointmentApr 7, 2020 · acting · after Thomas Modly left
HandoverMay 29, 2020 · Kenneth Braithwaite took office.
Under Secretary of the Army, confirmed in that post in March 2020. A defense official said he would become acting Secretary of the Navy, Breaking Defense reported.
AppointmentNov 24, 2019 · acting · after Richard V. Spencer left
ResignationApr 7, 2020 · Modly resigned on April 7, 2020, a day after a speech aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in which he called the captain he had removed "stupid" for raising an alarm over a COVID-19 outbreak, Breaking Defense reported.
Under Secretary of the Navy. NBC News reported on November 24, 2019, the day Spencer was fired, that Modly takes over as acting Navy secretary until the Senate confirms Kenneth Braithwaite.
Richard V. SpencerAug 3, 2017 — Nov 24, 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentAug 3, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 1, 2017 · after Sean Stackley left
DismissalNov 24, 2019 · Defense Secretary Mark Esper asked for his resignation. The Pentagon cited a lack of candor about his talks with the White House on the case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, and Esper said Spencer no longer had his confidence, Fox News reported.
Confirmed late on August 1, 2017 and sworn in on August 3, 2017, Military.com reported. The Congressional Record lists his confirmation without a roll call. From July 15, 2019 he was also acting Secretary of Defense while Esper's nomination was pending, Defense One reported.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverAug 3, 2017 · Richard V. Spencer was sworn in.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition. A Deputy Secretary of Defense memo of January 19, 2017 designated him acting secretary effective at noon on January 20, 2017. He took the role after Ray Mabus left when Trump took office, Military.com reported.
Oct 18, 2019 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote Oct 16, 2019
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AppointmentOct 18, 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 16, 2019 · after Matthew Donovan left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Sworn in as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force on October 18, 2019, two days after the Senate vote, Air Force Times reported. Officials said she would remain in the post until the inauguration, Military.com reported in January 2021. GAO dates the vacancy in the post from January 20, 2021.
Barbara Barrett, 2019 · U.S. Air Force · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Matthew DonovanJun 1, 2019 — Oct 18, 2019acting
AppointmentJun 1, 2019 · acting · after Heather Wilson left
HandoverOct 18, 2019 · Barbara Barrett was sworn in.
Under Secretary of the Air Force. The Pentagon announced on May 15, 2019 that he would become acting secretary effective June 1, after Wilson's resignation, ExchangeMonitor reported. His Air Force biography lists him as acting secretary from June to October 2019, before Barrett's confirmation.
Heather WilsonMay 12, 2017 — May 2019Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 12, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2017 · after Lisa Disbrow left
ResignationMay 2019 · Wilson stepped down to become president of the University of Texas at El Paso, ExecutiveGov reported.
The Air Force says she was administratively sworn in on May 12, 2017. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis administered the oath again at a ceremony at the Pentagon on May 16, 2017.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMay 12, 2017 · Heather Wilson was sworn in.
Under Secretary of the Air Force. The Air Force said on January 23, 2017 that she would serve as acting secretary as of January 20, because under federal law the under secretary takes the job until a replacement is confirmed. A Deputy Secretary of Defense memo of January 19, 2017 also named her acting secretary from noon on January 20, 2017.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DismissalApr 21, 2017 · HHS said he had been relieved of his duties as surgeon general after he was asked to resign. He stayed a member of the Commissioned Corps.
A holdover. He took office in December 2014 under President Obama. HHS released its statement on the night of Friday, April 21, 2017.
Brenda FitzgeraldJul 7, 2017 — Jan 31, 2018appointed
AppointmentJul 7, 2017 · appointed by the president · after Anne Schuchat left
ResignationJan 31, 2018 · HHS said she owned complex financial interests that imposed a broad recusal limiting her ability to complete all of her duties as CDC director. HHS Secretary Alex Azar accepted her resignation.
Named by HHS Secretary Tom Price. She had been the Georgia public health commissioner.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
A holdover, appointed by President Obama in 2009. Presidents Trump and Biden asked him to remain. The White House announced late on June 6, 2017 that he would remain director. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021.
AppointmentNov 1, 2019 · acting · after Ned Sharpless left
HandoverDec 17, 2019 · Stephen Hahn took office.
HHS assistant secretary for health. On November 1, 2019, HHS Secretary Alex Azar delegated the commissioner's duties to him, and on November 6 he was appointed acting commissioner.
AppointmentApr 5, 2019 · acting · after Scott Gottlieb left
HandoverNov 1, 2019 · As of November 1, 2019, he had served 210 days as acting commissioner, the most the law allowed, The Cancer Letter reported. He was expected to return to lead the National Cancer Institute.
HandoverMay 11, 2017 · Scott Gottlieb took office.
FDA deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine. Robert Califf had to resign effective January 20, 2017. Ostroff had also been acting commissioner in 2015-2016.
Feb 5, 2018 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote Jan 23, 2018
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AppointmentFeb 5, 2018 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 23, 2018 · after Janet Yellen left
A Fed governor since 2012, nominated chair by President Trump. Sworn in by Vice Chairman Randal Quarles for a four-year term as chair. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021.
Jerome Powell, 2017 · Dan Scavino · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Janet YellenJan 20, 2017 — Feb 3, 2018Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
Term endedFeb 3, 2018 · Her four-year term as chair ended on February 3, 2018. President Trump had nominated Jerome Powell to succeed her on November 2, 2017.
A holdover. She took the oath as chair on February 3, 2014. On November 20, 2017, she wrote to President Trump that she would leave the Board when Powell was sworn in.
AppointmentDec 2020 · acting · after Jay Clayton left
An SEC commissioner designated acting chairman by President Trump. Bloomberg Law reported the designation on December 24, 2020, and the SEC announced it on December 28. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021.
An SEC commissioner designated acting chairman by President Trump. Mary Jo White had announced in November 2016 that she would leave at the end of the Obama administration.
AppointmentJan 23, 2017 · appointed by the president
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
A sitting commissioner designated chairman by President Trump. Tom Wheeler had stepped down on January 20, 2017. On October 2, 2017, the Senate confirmed Pai 52-41 to a new five-year term as commissioner from July 1, 2016. On November 30, 2020, he said he would leave the FCC on January 20, 2021.
May 1, 2018 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote Apr 26, 2018
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AppointmentMay 1, 2018 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 26, 2018 · after Maureen Ohlhausen left
The Senate confirmed him as a commissioner with no roll call, for a term expiring September 25, 2024. President Trump designated him chairman. Remained in the post after January 20, 2021.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ReplacedJan 25, 2017 · President Trump designated Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen as acting chairman, the FTC said.
A holdover. She became chairwoman on March 4, 2013, under President Obama. On January 13, 2017, she announced her resignation from the commission, effective February 10, 2017.
No acting commissioner. Berryhill led the agency as deputy commissioner of operations. President Trump nominated Andrew Saul on April 17, 2018, and Berryhill then returned to the acting role.
DepartureMar 7, 2018 · The GAO told the president on March 6, 2018, that her service as acting commissioner after November 17, 2017, violated the Vacancies Act. She told SSA employees she would lead the agency from her position of record as deputy commissioner of operations, The Washington Post reported.
SSA deputy commissioner of operations. The GAO said the post was vacant on January 20, 2017, and she became acting commissioner on January 21, 2017, under an order of succession President Obama signed on December 23, 2016.
Jan 16, 2020 — Jan 20, 2021Senate vote Jan 14, 2020
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AppointmentJan 16, 2020 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 14, 2020
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
Sworn in by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. In January 2021 he became acting secretary of homeland security through January 20, and Region 9 administrator Bob Fenton performed the duties of FEMA administrator, ExecutiveGov reported. FEMA said Fenton would officially become acting administrator on January 20, 2021.
AppointmentMar 2020 · acting · after Dale Cabaniss left
Term endedJan 20, 2021 · The Trump administration ended on January 20, 2021.
OPM deputy director, confirmed to that post on March 7, 2018. An OPM spokesperson said he would lead the agency on an acting basis after Cabaniss resigned.
Dale CabanissSep 2019 — Mar 17, 2020Senate-confirmed
AppointmentSep 2019 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 11, 2019 · after Margaret Weichert left
ResignationMar 17, 2020 · Politico reported, citing OPM sources, that she left over her treatment by Presidential Personnel Office head John McEntee and White House liaison Paul Dans. OPM gave no reason.
She submitted her resignation on March 17, 2020, an OPM spokesperson confirmed.
AppointmentOct 5, 2018 · acting · after Jeff Pon left
HandoverSep 2019 · Dale Cabaniss took office.
OMB deputy director for management. The White House announced on October 5, 2018, that she would take over as acting OPM director and keep her OMB post.
AppointmentJan 20, 2017 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMar 2018 · Jeff Pon took office.
OPM chief management officer. OPM said she was named acting director on January 19, 2017. She led the agency until the Senate confirmed a new director.
SSA: the GAO said the commissioner post was vacant on January 20, 2017 and Nancy Berryhill became acting commissioner on January 21, 2017. Sources 1
FDA: Robert Califf left on January 20, 2017 and the FDA dates Stephen Ostroff as acting commissioner from January 21, 2017. No source names who led the FDA for the rest of January 20, 2017. Sources 1
SEC: Mary Jo White left with the Obama administration and the SEC dates Michael Piwowar as acting chairman from January 23, 2017. No one is on record for January 20, 2017 to January 23, 2017. Sources 1
FCC: Tom Wheeler stepped down on January 20, 2017 and Ajit Pai was designated chairman on January 23, 2017. No one is on record in between. Sources 1
Federal Reserve: Janet Yellen's term as chair ended on February 3, 2018 and Jerome Powell took the oath on February 5, 2018. No source names a chair for February 4, 2018. Sources 1
UN ambassador: Nikki Haley was sworn in on January 25, 2017. No one is on record as acting ambassador from January 20, 2017 to January 25, 2017. Sources 1
Deputy Secretary of State: Tom Shannon was acting secretary of state from January 20, 2017 to February 1, 2017 and acting deputy secretary after that. No one is on record as deputy secretary between January 20, 2017 and the start of his acting service. Sources 12
Deputy Attorney General: Sally Yates was dismissed on January 30, 2017 and Dana Boente was named acting deputy attorney general on February 9, 2017. No one is on record as acting deputy attorney general in between. Sources 12
White House Communications Director: Alyssa Farah left on December 4, 2020. No successor is on record until January 20, 2021. Sources 1
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Electoral College
The president is chosen not by the national vote but by 538 electors from the states, and 270 win. Nearly every state gives all its electors to its winner, so a candidate can win the presidency while losing the popular vote.
The federal finance ministry: it collects taxes through the IRS, pays the government's bills and borrows by selling bonds. The interest on those bonds steers mortgage and loan rates.
The federal ministry in charge of borders and immigration enforcement. ICE, CBP and USCIS belong to it, as do the Coast Guard, the Secret Service and the disaster agency FEMA.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: the federal agency that enforces the laws on guns and explosives. Today it is part of the Justice Department.
The group of the top officers of each military service. Its chairman is the highest-ranking officer and the president's chief military adviser but commands no troops.
The federal government's chief public health doctor, who warns the country about health risks. The post leads the uniformed Public Health Service corps.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: the federal agency that runs Medicare and oversees Medicaid. Until 2001 it was called the Health Care Financing Administration.
Securities and Exchange Commission: the federal regulator of the stock market. It writes the rules for companies that sell shares and for investment firms.
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