On Friday, President Trump’s campaign named his presidential transition team, which includes his two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump.
The team will be co-chaired by WWE co-founder Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of the financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, according to an emailed announcement.
The team also includes Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), Trump’s running mate, along with Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who will serve as honorary chairmen.
Friday’s announcement introduced “Trump Vance 2025 Transition, Inc.,” a 501(c) nonprofit organization created to prepare for Trump’s potential second administration.
Trump campaign announces transition team:
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) August 16, 2024
Linda McMahon, Co-chair
Howard Lutnick, Co-chair
Senator JD Vance, Honorary Chair
Donald Trump Jr., Honorary Chair
Eric Trump, Honorary Chair
McMahon has been at AFPI since she left the WH as SBA administrator
“The 2024 GOP Platform to Make America Great Again is a forward-looking agenda that will deliver safety, prosperity and freedom for the American people. My administration will deliver on these bold promises,” states President Donald J. Trump.“We will restore strength, competence, and common sense to the Oval Office. I have absolute confidence the Trump-Vance Administration will be ready to govern effectively on Day One.”
Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris, has not yet announced a transition team. The Democratic National Convention is set to take place from August 19–22 in Chicago.
