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The Senate has finally held confirmation votes for two of Trump’s Cabinet picks – James Mattis for Secretary of Defense, and John Kelly for Secretary of Homeland Security.
Both men passed Senate confirmation, and were promptly sworn in.
Retired Marine General James Mattis sails to confirmation as Trump's Defense Secretary in 98-1 vote. First Cabinet member approved.
— Olivier Knox (@OKnox) January 20, 2017
Kelly confirmed 88-11.
— Olivier Knox (@OKnox) January 20, 2017
President Trump’s first official statement was concerning the confirmation of the two retired generals.
First written statement by the president in the Trump era. Welcomes Mattis/Kelly confirmation, urges others be confirmed. pic.twitter.com/IvSul2bh1C
— Olivier Knox (@OKnox) January 21, 2017
And Vice President Pence put them on the job.
Secretary Mattis immediately went to work and issued his very first statement to Department of Defense employees.
Here's Defense Secretary James Mattis's first public comments in his new job. https://t.co/rkJlZt1epQ pic.twitter.com/BEDr3ZW3o7
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) January 21, 2017
Two positions filled, many many more to go.
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