Episode Summary:

In this episode of What’s Going On in the World, we take an in-depth look at the recent statements and appointments of President-elect Donald Trump since his victory on November 5, 2024. With key appointments already made, Trump is shaping his administration with a mix of familiar allies and bold new choices. We analyze Trump’s public statements, including his victory speech and recent comments to House Republicans, as well as the implications of each appointment for the direction of his administration.

1. NBC Miami. “Trump Victory Speech Highlights 2024 Election Win.” NBC Miami, 6 Nov. 2024.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/decision-2024/donald-trump-victory-speech-presidential-election/3466001/

2. New York Post. “Trump Tells House Republicans ‘It’s Nice to Win’ as He Makes Triumphant Return to Washington.” New York Post, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/us-news/trump-makes-triumphant-post-election-return-to-washington/

3. The Sun. “Crypto Dogecoin Value Soars after Trump Announces Elon Musk’s New Role.” The Sun, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/31697819/crypto-dogecoin-value-soars-trump-musk/

4. Reuters. “Biden, Trump Meet at White House for Transition Talks after 2024 Election.” Reuters, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-trump-meet-white-house-transition-talks-after-harris-defeat-2024-11-13/

5. Financial Times. “John Thune Elected as Senate Majority Leader, Signaling GOP Shift.” Financial Times, 13 Nov. 2024.

6. Associated Press. “House GOP Expected to Keep Leadership Team, Led by Mike Johnson.” AP News, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://apnews.com/article/29989249dcf533292ab5b2a22bf054a0

7. USA Today. “Fact Check: Trump Supporters Did Not Chant ‘Modi’ at Victory Speech.” USA Today, 11 Nov. 2024.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/11/11/crowd-bobby-chant-rfk-jr-trump-fact-check/76129671007/

8. People. “Donald Trump Thanks Voters for Electing Him, Says ‘Nobody Expected That.’” People Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://people.com/donald-trump-thanks-voters-presidential-victory-nobody-expected-that-8740440

9. The Wall Street Journal. “Trump to Meet With Biden at White House After Fraught Election.” The Wall Street Journal, 13 Nov. 2024.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-biden-white-house-meeting-election-2024-fea7df1f

10. The New York Times. “Trump’s Cabinet Picks: Who They Are and What They Do.” The New York Times, 2024.

11. BBC News. “Trump’s Cabinet: Who’s in and Who’s on the Way Out.” BBC News, 2024.

12. CNN. “Trump’s Cabinet: The Full List of Appointments.” CNN, 2024.