Good morning.

It's Sunday, December 29th.

I'm Charles Coleman Jr. sitting in for my friend and colleague Ali Velshi, and we've got a lot to talk about.

There are just 22 days until Donald Trump takes office for the second time.

And Trump has handpicked his people, those who he wants in his inner circle.

That's right, his desired cabinet.

These are the people who will help craft legislation, lead critical federal departments,

and make crucial decisions about our nation's security.

But the fate of some of Trump's cabinet picks is still unclear.

Since the election, the president-elect wasted no time announcing key figures to fill out his cabinet, as well as other

senior administration positions and important ambassadorships. Here, you're looking at just some

of Trump's dozens of selections, some of which will need Senate confirmation. Now, Republicans will be in control of the Senate in the next Congress. However, some of Trump's dozens of selections, some of which will need Senate confirmation. Now, Republicans will be in control of the Senate in the next Congress.

However, some of Trump's more controversial selections could still have an uphill confirmation

battle.

Former Fox News host and war veteran Pete Hexeth has been tapped for Secretary of Defense.

Hexeth has suggested that members of the military who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

programs should be fired.

He is also openly questioned whether women should serve in combat roles.

And he faces accusations of excessive drinking by former colleagues and has also been

accused of sexual assault.

Hexeth has denied any wrongdoing and he has never been charged.

On to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been selected for Secretary of Health and Human Services

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