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After a sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, President-elect Donald Trump is now set to become just the second ever to serve nonconsecutive terms in office.

Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Tom Homan as his "border czar," among other positions.

Inauguration Day is Jan. 20.

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Nov 12, 3:45 pm

Tracking those Trump has named to serve in his Cabinet, administration

Ahead of his return to power in January, Trump is announcing who he wants to fill Cabinet positions and other key roles inside his administration.

They include some of his staunchest allies on Capitol Hill and key advisers to his 2024 campaign.

Here is a running list of the people Trump has selected, or is expected to select, to serve in his administration.

Nov 14, 2024, 8:57 PM EST

Trump says he will tap Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior

Trump made another cabinet announcement Thursday evening, saying North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be tapped to be the Secretary of the Interior.

Speaking of energy policy, Trump said, "We're going to slash energy costs. We're going to get your energy bills in half, and that's going to bring down the cost."

Republican Governor of North Dakota Doug Burgum shakes hands with former President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump during a Caucus Night watch party in Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 8, 2024.
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Teasing the announcement, which he said will formally come Friday, Trump revealed Burgum will lead the Department of the Interior.

"He's going to head the Department of Interior and he's going to be fantastic," Trump said.

Nov 14, 2024, 8:57 PM EST

Trump praises Elon Musk and RFK Jr. during gala address

During his address at the America First Policy Institute's annual gala, Trump praised his newly announced cabinet members, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

"He launched a rocket three weeks ago, and then he went to Pennsylvania to campaign because he considered this more important than launching rockets that cost billions of dollars. Elon Musk, what a job he does," Trump said of Musk, who he appointed to spearhead the new Department of Government Efficiency with Ramaswamy.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Speaking of RFK Jr., who was tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump said, "I guess if you like health and if you like people that live a long time, it's the most important position."

Nov 14, 2024, 8:33 PM EST

Introduced by Sylvester Stallone, Trump takes the stage at AFPI gala

President-elect Donald Trump is at Mar-a-Lago Thursday evening for the America First Policy Institute's annual gala.

He was introduced to the stage by "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone.

President-elect Donald Trump greets actor Sylvester Stallone onstage at the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Nov 14, 2024, 8:06 PM EST

Burgum says there's been 'a lot of discussions' when asked about potential Cabinet role

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that there have been "a lot of discussions" when asked about a potential Cabinet role.

Asked about possibly being "energy czar," Burgum responded, "There's been a lot of rumors about that. But I think the key thing is not the role."

"It's not about any specific role," he later added, saying the incoming Trump administration will be "very focused on trying to solve problems, and the nexus between energy and inflation and the nexus between energy and national security are key."

When asked about conversations about interior secretary, Burgum said, "There's been a lot of discussions about a lot of different things."

"Nothing's true until you read it on Truth Social," he said.

Sources close to Burgum suggest he hoped to get the nod for secretary of state, for which Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio.

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow, Soo Rin Kim and Kelsey Walsh