Election 2024 updates: Trump begins selecting cabinet positions

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Last updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:26PM GMT
Trump's cabinet picks include close allies from his campaign
President-elect Donald Trump is naming members to his administration. Here's a look at the president-elect's appointees so far.

Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.

Trump is also the projected winner in Arizona, a state the former president flipped after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020.

Trump's projected win in the vital swing state marks a sweep of the battleground states.

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Nov 06, 2024, 8:59 AM

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Nov 06, 2024, 11:32 PM GMT

Walz to travel back to Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will travel back to his home state tonight, according to a campaign official.

The Democratic vice presidential nominee appeared emotional during Vice President Kamala Harris' concession speech Wednesday at Howard University.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz listens as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election, Nov. 6, 2024, at Howard University in Washington.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz listens as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election, Nov. 6, 2024, at Howard University in Washington.

"Governor Walz and the Walz family, I know your service to our nation will continue," Harris said in her remarks.

Walz's daughter, Hope, who has accompanied him on most of his campaign travel these past 107 days, was also emotional during the speech, wearing sunglasses.

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Nov 06, 2024, 10:57 PM GMT

Ukraine's Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on 'landslide' election victory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and "congratulated him on his historic landslide victory."

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York.

"His tremendous campaign made this result possible. I praised his family and team for their great work," Zelenskyy said.

"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation," Zelenskyy continued. "Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace."

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Nov 06, 2024, 10:43 PM GMT

Trump 'looks forward' to meeting with Biden

In a phone call Wednesday, President Joe Biden congratulated former President Donald Trump and invited him to the White House "to ensure a smooth transition" between the two administrations, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said.

"President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call," Cheung said.

It is not yet clear when the meeting will take place.

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Nov 06, 2024, 10:24 PM GMT

Barack and Michelle Obama address the election results

In a statement Wednesday evening, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama congratulated former President Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance on their election victory.

"This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues," they wrote. "But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power."

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are seen during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are seen during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.

The Obamas said they "could not be prouder" of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who they lauded as "two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign."

"In a country as big and diverse as ours, we won't always see eye-to-eye on everything. But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace -- even to people with whom we deeply disagree," the statement read. "That's how we've come this far, and it's how we'll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free."