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Music:

Music
  Stevie Wonder   Earth, Wind & Fire
  Michael Jackson   The Beach Boys
  Aretha Franklin   Herb Alpert
  Milly Quezada   Johnny Ventura (ft. Jandy)
  Juan Luis Guerra   Wilfrido Vargas
  Celia Cruz   Carlos Santana
  Elvis Crespo   Olga Tañón
  ABBA   The Beatles
  Oscar D'León   Rubén Blades
  Gipsy Kings   The Rolling Stones
Cabinet - January 2025

Officials currently in the Biden administration will receive alternates

Office Appointee Office Appointee
 

Vice President of the United States

 
Former U.S. Representative
Val Demings
of Florida
 

Secretary of State

Deputy: Tom Malinowski

 
Former Vice President
Kamala Harris

of California
 
Ambassador
Linda Thomas-Greenfield

of Louisiana
 

Secretary of the Treasury

Deputy: Nellie Liang

 
U.S. Senator
Elizabeth Warren
of Massachusetts
 

Secretary of Defense

Deputy: Max Rose

 
U.S. Senator
Tammy Duckworth
of Illinois
 

Attorney General

Deputy: Karl Racine

 
U.S. Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto
of Nevada
 

Secretary of Transportation

Deputy: Ydanis Rodríguez

 
U.S. Senator
Ed Markey
of Massachusetts
 
Former Governor
Deval Patrick
of Massachusetts
 

Secretary of the Interior

Deputy: Tracy Stone-Manning

 
Former U.S. Senator
Jon Tester
of Montana
 

Secretary of Agriculture

Deputy: Cindy Axne

 
Former U.S. Representative
Cheri Bustos
of Illinois
 

Secretary of Commerce

Deputy: Maria Contreras-Sweet

 
Former Governor
Terry McAuliffe

of Virginia
 

Secretary of Labor

Deputy: Seema Nanda

 
Former U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler
of California
 
Lazard CEO
Raymond McGuire
of New York
 

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Deputy: Kim Janey

Succeeded by Howie Morales

 
Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham
of New Mexico
 

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Deputy: Dave Uejio

 
Former U.S. Senator
Sherrod Brown
of Ohio
 
Former Mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms
of Georgia
 

Secretary of Energy

Deputy: Geraldine Richmond

 
Former Governor
Jay Inslee
of Washington
 

Secretary of Education

Deputy: Anne Holton

 
U.S. Representative
Jahana Hayes
of Connecticut
 
Governor
Tim Walz
of Minnesota
 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Deputy: Loree Sutton

 
Former Secretary of State
Jason Kander
of Missouri
 

Secretary of Homeland Security

Deputy: Keechant Sewell

 
Former Deputy Secretary
John Tien
of Georgia
 

White House Chief of Staff

Deputy: Julie Chávez Rodriguez

 
Former Secretary
Julián Castro
of Colorado
 
U.S. Representative
Jason Crow
of Colorado
 

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

 
Former Regional Administrator
Heather McTeer Toney
of Mississippi
 

Director of the Office of Management and Budget

 
Former Deputy Secretary
Chris Lu
of Virginia
 

Director of National Intelligence

 
Former Under Secretary
Gina Ortiz Jones
of Texas
 

United States Trade Representative

 
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission
Lina Khan
of New York
 

Ambassador to the United Nations

Deputy: Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón

 
Secretary
Pete Buttigieg

of Michigan
 

Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors

 
Former Deputy Secretary
Sarah Bloom Raskin
of Maryland
 
Ambassador
Caroline Kennedy
of New York
 

Administrator of the Small Business Administration

 
Former State Senator
Annette Taddeo
of Florida
 

Science Advisor to the President

Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

 
Former Secretary
Steven Chu
of New York
 

White House Deputy Chief of Staff

 
Former Senior Advisor
Julie Chávez Rodriguez
of California
 

White House Communications Director

 
Former political commentator
Chris Cillizza
of Connecticut
 

White House Deputy Communications Director

 
Former Senior Advisor to the VP
Symone Sanders
of Nebraska
 

White House Press Secretary

 
Assistant Secretary and Pentagon Press Secretary
John Kirby
of Florida
 

Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

 
Former Secretary
Marty Walsh
of Massachusetts
 

White House Counsel

 
President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Maya Wiley
of New York
 
U.S. Representative
Veronica Escobar
of Texas
 

White House Staff Secretary

Former Maine House Speaker
Sara Gideon
of Maine
 

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

 
Former Vice President
Al Gore
of Tennessee
 

National Security Advisor

 
USAID Administrator
Samantha Power
of Massachusetts
 

Homeland Security Advisor

 
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Christine Abizaid
of Maryland
 

Director of the Domestic Policy Council

 
Mayor
Muriel Bowser

of the District of Columbia
 

Director of the National Economic Council

 
Federal Reserve Governor
Lisa Cook
of Georgia
 

Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality

 
Former Administrator
Michael Regan
of North Carolina
 

National Climate Advisor

 
Businessman and activist
Tom Steyer
of California
 

Chief Medical Advisor to the President

 
Former Planned Parenthood President
Leana Wen
of Maryland
 

Members of the Council of Economic Advisors

 
Deputy Secretary
Wally Adeyemo
of California
 
Assistant Secretary
Ben Harris
of Illinois
 
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic
of Georgia
 

Deputy Secretary of State

 
Former U.S. Representative
Tom Malinowski
of New Jersey
 

Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations

 
Ambassador
Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón
of New York
 

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

 
Former U.S. Representative
Tom Perriello
of Virginia
 

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

 
Former U.S. Representative
Andy Levin
of Michigan
 

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

 
Former U.S. Representative
Barbara Lee
of California
 

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice

 
Former California Justice
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar
of California
 

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

 
Under Secretary
Nellie Liang
of Maryland
 

Chair of the Federal Reserve

 
Former Vice Chair
Lael Brainard
of the District of Columbia
 

Commissioner of Internal Revenue

 
Former U.S. Representative
Stephanie Murphy
of Florida
 

Deputy Secretary of Defense

 
Former U.S. Representative
Max Rose
of New York
 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Succeeded by David W. Allvin

 
Air Force Chief of Staff
Charles Q. Brown Jr.
of Texas
 

Secretary of the Navy

 
Former U.S. Representative
Elaine Luria
of Virginia
 

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

 
Former FCC Chair
Michael Powell
of Virginia
 

Deputy Attorney General

 
Former D.C. Attorney General
Karl Racine
of the District of Columbia
 

Associate Attorney General

 
U.S. Delegate
Stacey Plaskett
of the U.S. Virgin Islands
 

Solicitor General

 
Professor and former director-counsel
Sherrilyn Ifill
of New York
 

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Divison

 
Lawyer, public policy advocate, and writer
Maya Harris
of California
 

Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division

 
Former Assistant Secretary
Juliette Kayyem
of Massachusetts
 

Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs

 
Former U.S. Representative
Mondaire Jones
of New York
 

Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy

 
Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice
Cheri Beasley
of North Carolina
 

Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

 
Former U.S. Representative
Chris Jacobs
of New York
 

Deputy Secretary of the Interior

 
Bureau of Land Management Director
Tracy Stone-Manning

of Montana
 

Director of the Bureau of Land Management

 
Former Governor
Steve Bullock
of Montana
 

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

 
Former U.S. Representative
Cindy Axne
of Iowa
 

Deputy Secretary of Commerce

 
Former Administrator
Maria Contreras-Sweet
of California
 

Deputy Secretary of Labor

 
Solicitor of Labor
Seema Nanda
of Illinois
 

Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

 
Former Acting Mayor
Kim Janey
of Massachusetts
 

Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Preparedness and Response

 
Commissioner
Mary Bassett
of New York
 

Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 
COVID-19 Response Coordinator
Ashish Jha
of New Jersey
 

Director of the National Institutes of Health

 
Former Director of the Office on Women's Health
Susan Blumenthal
of Massachusetts
 

Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

 
Assistant Secretary
Dave Uejio
of California
 

Deputy Secretary of Transportation

 
NYCDOT Commissioner
Ydanis Rodríguez
of New York
 

Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

 
Former U.S. Representative
Kai Kahele
of Hawaii
 

Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

 
Former Permanent Representative
Sully Sullenberger
of California
 

Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration

 
Commissioner
Andy Byford
of New York
 

Deputy Secretary of Energy

 
Under Secretary
Geraldine Richmond
of Kansas
 

Deputy Secretary of Education

 
Former State Secretary
Anne Holton
of Virginia
 

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

 
Retired Brig Gen.
Loree Sutton
of New York
 

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

 
Former NYPD Commissioner
Keechant Sewell
of New York
 

Homeland Security Inspector General

 
Former U.S. Representative
Xochitl Torres Small
of New Mexico
 

Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

 
Former Mayor
Carmen Yulín Cruz
of Puerto Rico
 

Administrator of the Agency for International Development

 
Chef, restaurateur and humanitarian
José Andrés

of Maryland
 

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

 
Director of National Intelligence
Avril Haines
of New York
 

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

 
Former U.S. Attorney
Preet Bharara
of New York
 

Director of the Trade and Development Agency

 
Deputy Director of the USTDA
Vinai Thummalapally
of Colorado
 

Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission

 
Former U.S. Senator
Al Franken
of Minnesota
 

Administrator of NASA

 
Former Johnson Space Center Director and astronaut
Ellen Ochoa
of California
 

Associate Administrator of NASA

 
Retired astronaut and naval aviator
Scott Kelly
of Texas
 

Associate Administrator of NASA for Space Operation

 
Former U.S. Representative
Kendra Horn
of Oklahoma
 

Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

 
Former U.S. Representative
Carolyn Maloney
of New York
 

Executive Director of the Appalachian Regional Commission

 
Author
Bill Bryson
of Iowa
 

Honorary President of the Board of Directors of Amtrak

 
Former President
Joe Biden
of Delaware
 

Second Gentleman

 
Jerry Demings
 

Co-chairs of the National Endowment for the Humanities

 
Critic, professor, historian, and filmmaker
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
 

Co-Chairs of the National Endowment for the Arts

 
Actress, comedian, and producer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
 
Philosopher
Martha Nussbaum
 
Cellist
Yo-Yo Ma

Advisors

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Counselor to the President

 
Governor
Kathy Hochul
of New York
 
U.S. Representative
Lucy McBath
of Georgia
 
Former Secretary
Tom Perez
of Maryland
 

Senior Advisor to the President

 
Former Governor
Charlie Baker
of Massachusetts
 
Former U.S. Senator
Doug Jones
of Alabama
 
Former Mayor
Mitch Landrieu
of Louisiana
 
Former Secretary
Gary Locke
of Washington
 
Former Secretary
Gina Raimondo
of Rhode Island
 
Supervisor
Hilda Solis
of California
The Presidential cabinet
OfficeNameTerm
PresidentJG2025–
Vice PresidentVal Demings2025–
Secretary of StateLinda Thomas-Greenfield2025–2029
Tim Kaine2029–
Secretary of the TreasuryElizabeth Warren2025–
Secretary of DefenseTammy Duckworth2025–
Attorney GeneralDeval Patrick2025–2029
Catherine Cortez Masto2029–
Secretary of the InteriorJon Tester2025–
Secretary of AgricultureCheri Bustos2025–
Secretary of CommerceTerry McAuliffe2025–2029
Raymond McGuire2029–
Secretary of LaborLaphonza Butler2025–
Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Michelle Lujan Grisham2025–
Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development
Kathy Hochul2025–2029
Keisha Lance Bottoms2029–
Secretary of TransportationEd Markey2025–
Secretary of EnergyJay Inslee2025–
Secretary of EducationJahana Hayes2025–2029
Tim Walz2029–
Secretary of Veterans AffairsJason Kander2025–
Secretary of Homeland SecurityXavier Becerra2025–
Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency
Heather McTeer Toney2025–
Director of the Office of
Management and Budget
Chris Lu2025–
Director of National IntelligenceGina Ortiz Jones2025–
Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency
Avril Haines2025–
United States Trade RepresentativeVinai Thummalapally2025–
Ambassador to the United NationsPete Buttigieg2025–
National Security AdvisorSamantha Power2025–
Administrator of the
Small Business Administration
Annette Taddeo2025–
Director of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Carmen Yulín Cruz2025–
Director of the Office of
Science and Technology Policy
Steven Chu2025–
Chief of StaffJulián Castro2025–2029
Jason Crow2029–
Counselor to the PresidentLucy McBath2025–
Tom Perez2025–
White House CounselMaya Wiley2025–
No. Office Incumbent Party
1 Vice President Val Demings Democratic
2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson Republican
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Chuck Grassley
4 Secretary of State Linda Thomas-Greenfield Democratic
Tim Kaine
5 Secretary of the Treasury Elizabeth Warren
6 Secretary of Defense Tammy Duckworth
7 Attorney General Deval Patrick
Catherine Cortez Masto
8 Secretary of Transportation Ed Markey
9 Secretary of the Interior Jon Tester
10 Secretary of Agriculture Cheri Bustos
11 Secretary of Commerce Terry McAuliffe
Raymond McGuire
12 Secretary of Labor Laphonza Butler
13 Secretary of Energy Jay Inslee
14 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Kathy Hochul
Keisha Lance Bottoms
15 Secretary of Health and Human Services Michelle Lujan Grisham
16 Secretary of Education Jahana Hayes
Tim Walz
17 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jason Kander
18 Secretary of Homeland Security Xavier Becerra

Follows the Supreme Court term limits plan proposed by President Joe Biden with the following staggered two-year retirement plan.

Justice /

birthdate and place

Age at Start date Legal education Previous position or office and clerkship

(most recent prior to joining the Court)

Succeeded
Present
  (Chief Justice)

Sri Srinivasan

February 23, 1967

Chandigarh, India

57 2027 Stanford Law School (JD) Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2020–)

Clerk for Sandra Day O'Connor

Roberts
  Ketanji Brown Jackson
September 14, 1970
Washington, D.C.
52 2022 (ends in 2042) Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2021–)

Clerk for Stephen Breyer

Breyer
  Maite Oronoz Rodríguez
1976
Puerto Rico
47 2025 Columbia Law School (LLM) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (2016–) Thomas
  Lucy Koh
August 7, 1968
Washington, D.C.
54 2029 Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2021–) Alito
  Patricia Millett
September 1963
Dexter, Maine
59 2031 Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2013–) Sotomayor
  Adalberto Jordan
December 7, 1967
Havana, Cuba
61 2033 University of Miami School of Law (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2012–)

Clerk for Sandra Day O'Connor

Kagan
  J. Paul Oetken
October 1, 1965
Louisville, Kentucky
57 2035 Yale Law School (JD) Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (2011–)

Clerk for Harry Blackmun

Gorsuch
  J. Michelle Childs
March 24, 1966
Detroit, Michigan
56 2037 Duke University School of Law

(LLM)

Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2022–) Kavanaugh
  Leonard Stark
July 5, 1969
Detroit, Michigan
55 2039 Yale Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2022–) Barrett
Ambassador Country Ambassador Country
  Former U.S. Senator
Pat Toomey
of Pennsylvania
  Holy See   Former U.S. Senator
Russ Feingold
of Wisconsin
  Poland
  Former Governor
Steve Sisolak
of Nevada
  European Union   Former U.S. Representative
John Sarbanes
of Maryland
  Greece
  County Judge
Lina Hidalgo
of Texas
  Organization of American States   Former Ambassador
Carol Moseley Braun
of Illinois
  Australia
  Actress and activist
Téa Leoni
of New York
  United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture   Former U.S. Senator
Rob Portman
of Ohio
    Switzerland

and Liechtenstein

  Former U.S. Representative
Tony Cárdenas
of Texas
  Mexico   Former Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice
of California
  Russia

Vice presidential shortlist

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Shortlist

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Other names circulated

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Member Current
  U.S. Representative
Lucy McBath
Chair
U.S. Representative from Georgia (2019–2025); mother of Jordan Davis
  Former Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
Former Mayor of New York City (2002–2013); Founder of Everytown for Gun Safety
  Former U.S. Representative
Gabby Giffords
Vice-chair; Survivor of 2011 Tucson assassination attempt; Former U.S. Representative from Arizona (2007–2012)
  Fred Guttenberg Gun control advocate; father of victim of Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
  David Hogg Co-founder of Never Again MSD and March for Our Lives; survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
  Matthew McConaughey Actor
  Former U.S. Representative
Beto O'Rourke
Vice-chair; Former U.S. Representative from Texas (2013–2019)
  Shannon Watts Founder of Moms Demand Action
  Former U.S. Representative
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Former U.S. Representative from Florida (2019–2021)

White House Modern Transportation Advisory Board

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Member Current
  Former Mayor
Michael Bloomberg

Chair

Former Mayor of New York City (2002–2013); Founder of Everytown for Gun Safety
  Secretary
Ed Markey
U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2025–present); U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2013–2025)
  Former U.S. Representative
Earl Blumenauer
U.S. Representative from Oregon (1996–2025)
  Former Mayor
Mitch Landrieu
Former Mayor of New Orleans (2010–2018)
  Former Mayor
Libby Schaaf
Former Mayor of Oakland (2014–2023)
  Mayor
Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston (2021–present)

White House Opposition Outreach Council

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Member Current
  Former U.S. Representative
Liz Cheney
Chair
Chair; U.S. Representative from Wyoming (2017–2023)
  Former Governor
Charlie Baker
Senior Advisor to the President (2025–present); President of the NCAA; Governor of Massachusetts (2015–2023)
  Former U.S. Representative
Jaime Herrera Beutler
Former U.S. Representative from Washington (2011–2023)
  Former Governor
Larry Hogan
Former Governor of Maryland (2015–2023)
  Former U.S. Representative
Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative from Illinois (2011–2023)
  Evan McMullin Former CIA operations officer; candidate for President in 2016; candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022
Member Current
Alex Guarnaschelli Chef
  Former First Lady
Michelle Obama
First Lady of the United States (2009–2017)
  Serena Williams Professional tennis player (1995–2022); 23-time women's singles grand slam champion
Member Current
  Gloria Estefan
Chair
Singer, actress, and businesswoman
  Jon Batiste Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and television personality
  George Takei Actor, author, and activist
  Trevor Noah Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and former television host
  Stephen Colbert Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host
  Alicia Keys Singer and songwriter
  Michelle Yeoh Actress
Member
  Former Georgia Representative
Stacey Abrams

Chair

  U.S. Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
of Maryland
  Mayor
Karen Bass
of California
  U.S. Senator
Lisa Blunt Rochester
of Delaware
  Former Governor
Roy Cooper
of North Carolina
  U.S. Representative
Adriano Espaillat
of New York
  Governor
Maura Healey
of Massachusetts
  New York Attorney General
Letitia James
of New York
  U.S. Senator
Tim Kaine
of Virginia
  U.S. Senator
Mark Kelly
of Arizona
  Governor
Wes Moore
of Maryland
  U.S. Senator
Chris Murphy
of Connecticut
  U.S. Senator
Jon Ossoff
of Georgia
  U.S. Senator
Alex Padilla
of California
  U.S. Representative
Jamie Raskin
of Maryland
  U.S. Senator
Adam Schiff
of California
  Governor
Josh Shapiro
of Pennsylvania
  Governor
Tim Walz
of Minnesota
  U.S. Senator
Raphael Warnock
of Georgia
  Governor
Gretchen Whitmer
of Michigan
  Mayor
Michelle Wu
of Massachusetts
Image Recipient Notable for
Public Service and Political Leadership
  Stacey Abrams
(1973–)
Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025-), voting rights activist

For her work to promote fair elections, her advocacy for voting rights, and her efforts to combat voter suppression, ensuring a more representative democracy.

  Hillary Clinton
(1947–)
United States Secretary of State (2009-2013)

For her dedicated service as Secretary of State, her work to advance women’s rights on a global stage, and her long-standing commitment to public service, reflecting a lifetime of advocacy for a more inclusive society.

  Tammy Duckworth
(1968–)
United States Senator (2017-)

For her heroic service in the United States Army, her advocacy for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and her dedication to public service as a United States Senator.

  Anthony Fauci
(1940–)
Physician-scientist, immunologist, Chief Medical Advisor to the President (2021-2022), Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (1984-2022)

Previously awarded by George W. Bush

For his unwavering commitment to public health, his exemplary leadership in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and his lifelong dedication to combating infectious diseases, saving countless lives.

  Ruth Bader Ginsburg

(1933–2020)

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1993-2020)

With distinction (WD)

For her relentless pursuit of justice, her groundbreaking work to advance gender equality, and her distinguished service on the Supreme Court, where her legal acumen and moral compass helped shape our nation’s jurisprudence for the better.

  Kamala Harris
(1964–)
Vice President of the United States (2021–2025)

For her historic leadership as the first female Vice President of the United States, her work to advance justice and equality, and her dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and promoting a fairer, more inclusive nation.

  Barack Obama
(1964–)
President of the United States (2009-2017)

For his transformative leadership as the 44th President of the United States, his efforts to improve healthcare access through the Affordable Care Act, and his work to foster inclusivity and reduce global nuclear threats.

  Michelle Obama
(1964–)
First Lady of the United States (2009-2017)

For her initiatives as First Lady to combat childhood obesity through the “Let’s Move!” campaign, and her efforts to support military families and education for girls around the globe.

  Nancy Pelosi
(1940–)
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2007-2011; 2019-2023)

For her historic tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, her leadership in passing the Affordable Care Act, and her tireless efforts to advocate for the rights and well-being of all Americans.
Awarded by President Biden in 2024.

  Sonia Sotomayor
(1954–)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2009–present)

For her pioneering journey as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, her exemplary public service, and her commitment to expanding access to justice for underrepresented communities.

  Volodymyr Zelensky
(1978–)
President of Ukraine (2019-)
For his unwavering dedication to democracy, his efforts to maintain the sovereignty and independence of his nation amidst external challenges, and his ability to inspire resilience and unity among his people, exemplify the global aspirations for freedom and justice.
Music and Entertainment
  Herb Alpert
(1935–)
Trumpeter and band leader

For his exceptional contributions to music as a performer and producer, his philanthropic efforts in supporting arts education, and his work to enrich the cultural fabric of our nation and beyond.

  Harry Belafonte
(1927–2023)
Singer, actor, activist

For his remarkable contributions to the world of music and film, his pioneering efforts in breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry, and his lifelong commitment to civil rights and humanitarian causes.

  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
(1981–)
Singer, songwriter, actress

For her exceptional contributions to music and entertainment, her advocacy for social justice, and her philanthropic efforts, which include education and disaster relief initiatives.

  Celia Cruz

(1925–2003)

Singer

For her remarkable contributions to the world of music as the Queen of Salsa, her role as a cultural ambassador, and her ability to break barriers and unite people through the universal language of music.

  Berry Gordy
(1929–)
Former record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer

For his visionary establishment of Motown Records, his pioneering work to break racial barriers in the music industry, and his nurturing of iconic artists who helped shape America's musical landscape.

  Bob Newhart
(1929–2024)
Comedian and actor

For his groundbreaking work in comedy, his influential career in television and stand-up, and his contributions to American entertainment, bringing joy and laughter to generations.

  Tito Puente

(1923–2000)

Musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer

For his infectious rhythms and revolutionary contributions to Latin music, enriching the American soundscape and igniting the world of dance and music with his vibrant energy and innovative compositions.

  Betty White

(1922–2021)

Actress, comedian

For her legendary seven-decade career in entertainment, her pioneering role as a female television personality, and her extensive work in animal welfare advocacy.

  Robin Williams

(1951–2014)

Actor, comedian

For his exceptional contributions to the world of comedy and film, his profound impact on American culture through his unique blend of humor and humanity, and his dedicated advocacy for mental health awareness.

Sports
  Althea Gibson

(1927–2003)

Professional tennis and golf player

For her groundbreaking achievements as the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, her pioneering role in breaking color barriers in professional tennis and golf, and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer for athletes of color.

  LeBron James
(1984–)
Basketball player

For his remarkable basketball career, his philanthropic efforts including the opening of the “I PROMISE School”, and his advocacy for social justice and educational equity.

  Naomi Osaka
(1997–)
Tennis player

For her outstanding achievements in tennis at a young age, her advocacy for mental health awareness, and her efforts to promote social justice on and off the court.

  Dawn Staley
(1970–)
College basketball coach and former player

For her outstanding achievements in women's basketball as a player, coach, and advocate, her leadership in promoting equity in sports, and her dedication to inspiring young athletes through mentorship and education.

  Williams sisters
Venus (1980–); Serena (1981–)
Professional tennis players

For their extraordinary achievements in tennis, their advocacy for gender equality and equal pay in sports, and their role as ambassadors inspiring countless young athletes globally.

Activism and Social Justice
  Ady Barkan
(1983–2023)
Lawyer, activist, ALS patient

For his fearless advocacy for healthcare rights, tireless efforts to mobilize and inspire, and his steadfast commitment to social justice, demonstrating extraordinary courage and resolve in the face of adversity.

  Ben Crump
(1969–)
Civil rights and catastrophic personal injury attorney

For his tireless efforts in seeking justice for marginalized communities, his advocacy for reform in the criminal justice system, and his role in promoting equality and justice.

Service to America
  Ed Dwight
(1933–)
Sculptor, author, former test pilot, and astronaut

For his groundbreaking achievements as the first African American astronaut trainee and his influential contributions to art and public sculpture.

  Wally Funk
(1939–)
Aviator, commercial astronaut, and Goodwill Ambassador

For her trailblazing contributions to aviation and space exploration as a member of the Mercury 13 and her advocacy for women in aerospace.

  Mae Jemison
(1956–)
Engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut

For her pioneering achievements as the first African American woman in space, her contributions to science and technology, and her advocacy for STEM education and diversity in the sciences.

Journalism
  Christiane Amanpour
(1958–)
Journalist and television host

For her unyielding pursuit of journalistic excellence, unwavering commitment to the truth, and her groundbreaking work in elevating global news reporting, contributing a critical voice and deep insight into international affairs.

New York Senate appointment

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No upcoming election (long-term appointment)

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Caretaker (short-term appointment)

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Republican cabinet

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Cabinet - January 2025

Officials currently in the Biden administration will receive alternates

Office Appointee Office Appointee
 

Vice President of the United States

 
Former U.S. Representative
Liz Cheney
of Wyoming
 

Secretary of State

 
Ambassador
Jeff Flake
of Arizona
 

Secretary of the Treasury

 
Former Governor
John Kasich
of Ohio
 

Secretary of Defense

 
Former Former Commander of SOCOM
William McRaven
of Texas
 

Attorney General

 
Former Governor
Chris Christie
of New Jersey
 

Secretary of the Interior

 
U.S. Senator
Lisa Murkowski
of Alaska
 

Secretary of Agriculture

 
U.S. Representative
Dan Newhouse
of Washington
 

Secretary of Commerce

 
U.S. Senator
Mitt Romney
of Utah
 

Secretary of Labor

 
Governor
Phil Scott
of Vermont
 

Secretary of Health and Human Services

 
Former Governor
Charlie Baker
of Massachusetts
 

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

 
Former Governor
Larry Hogan
of Maryland
 

Secretary of Transportation

 
Former Permanent Representative
Chesley Sullenberger
of California
 

Secretary of Energy

 
U.S. Representative
Brian Fitzpatrick
of Pennsylvania
 

Secretary of Education

 
Former U.S. Representative
Charlie Dent
of Pennsylvania
 

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

 
Former U.S. Representative
Adam Kinzinger
of Montana
 

Secretary of Homeland Security

 
Former U.S. Representative
John Katko
of New York

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