Report: Sessions in line for big post in Trump Administration

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November 11, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald J. Trump has prepared a list for his position team to consider potential members of his administration. According to a report from The Hill, the list includes many of Trump’s top surrogates including Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions.

The Hill reported that Sessions is allegedly being considered for two positions: U.S. Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. However, the source also claims that the list is not final and is subject to change.

Sessions has been an instrumental part of Trump’s campaign for months. After endorsing him, Sessions has served as one of his top surrogates and was the candidate’s top national security advisor.

Here are the other notable names on Trump’s list, according to the initial report.

Attorney General
• Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)
• Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ)
• Fmr. Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-NY)

Secretary of State
• Sen. Bob Corker (R-Ten.)
• Fmr. Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.)
• Fmr. U.N. Ambassador Jon Bolton (R-MD)

White House Chief of Staff
• RNC Chairman Reince Preibus (R-Wis.)

Secretary of Commerce
• Christie
• Fmr. Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.)

Secretary of Education
• Dr. Ben Carson (R-Fla.)

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