Trump Names Donors And His Sons To Transition Team

The Hill reports:

Former President Trump on Friday announced the leadership for his transition team that will steer policy and personnel efforts ahead of his potential return to the White House.

Trump’s official transition will be led by two top donors to his campaign: Linda McMahon, who previously served as head of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term, and businessman Howard Lutnick, head of the financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald.

McMahon and Lutnick will serve as co-chairs, Trump announced in a press release. His running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), will serve as an honorary chair, as will his elder sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

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Trump just announced his transition team:

Linda McMahon, Co-chair
Howard Lutnick, Co-chair
Senator JD Vance, Honorary Chair
Donald Trump Jr., Honorary Chair
Eric Trump, Honorary Chair

A true meritocracy.

— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) August 16, 2024