the People's Ranking
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56 officials
Andrew Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
"FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson continues to lead the agency's enforcement efforts, recently delivering remarks on competition policy at the International Bar Association's 30th Annual Competition Conference in September 2026."
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel
Government of Israel
While Benjamin Netanyahu remains the Prime Minister of Israel, he is not a member of the U.S. Trump administration; he has participated in diplomatic engagements with the U.S. Board of Peace, an international organization established by President Donald Trump.
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently campaigning for reelection in Israel while simultaneously navigating an ongoing corruption trial."
Bill Pulte
Director
Federal Housing Finance Agency
"FHFA Director Bill Pulte is actively campaigning against FICO's market dominance by integrating VantageScore into a unified mortgage pricing grid."
Brendan Carr
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
"Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced a new FCC proposal to permit state and local correctional facilities to use cellphone jamming technology to combat contraband devices."
Brooke Rollins
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
"Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program to support American farmers during the current harvest season."
Chris Wright
U.S. Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
"Energy Secretary Chris Wright is actively promoting the administration's nuclear energy initiatives and managing energy policy amid ongoing congressional scrutiny regarding department grant decisions."
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
"Solicitor General D. John Sauer continues to represent the Trump administration in high-profile Supreme Court litigation, including recent emergency appeals regarding Postal Service mail-in ballot rules."
Daniel Joseph Scavino Jr.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office
The White House
"Dan Scavino continues to serve as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel, recently appearing in official correspondence regarding the potential removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook."
David Sacks
Co-chair
President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
David Sacks concluded his term as White House AI and Crypto Czar but continues to advise President Trump through the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
"David Sacks, serving as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, recently challenged AI industry leaders to self-regulate rather than seeking government-imposed frameworks."
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Executive Office of the President
"President Donald Trump recently offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the conviction of individuals involved in voter fraud."
Donald Trump Jr.
Partner
1789 Capital
Donald Trump Jr. opted not to pursue an official role in the second Trump administration and is currently focused on his private sector business activities, including roles in venture capital and corporate board positions.
"Congressional Democrats have launched inquiries into 1789 Capital and its portfolio companies due to concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Donald Trump Jr.'s private business activities."
Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
"Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum recently signed a Secretarial Order to expand grazing opportunities on federal lands to support the domestic livestock industry."
Doug Collins
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
"Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal recently demanded answers from Secretary Doug Collins regarding his failure to properly utilize VA advisory committees."
Eric Trump
Executive Vice President
The Trump Organization
Eric Trump is not a government official; he is a private executive at The Trump Organization who was barred by a February 2024 New York court ruling from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for two years.
"Eric Trump continues to lead the Trump Organization's global operations and business ventures while maintaining a prominent role in the family's private enterprise."
Frank J. Bisignano
18th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service, and Executive-in-Charge of Trump Accounts
Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service
"Frank J. Bisignano announced he will chair an advisory panel on Trump Accounts and donated to the program for children in his hometown of Brooklyn."
Harmeet K. Dhillon
Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
"Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon recently announced that the Justice Department is suing a Maryland school district over its transgender policies."
Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
"Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is currently engaged in high-level trade negotiations with Canada while managing the department's record-breaking commercial advocacy efforts."
Jamieson Lee Greer
United States Trade Representative
Office of the United States Trade Representative
"Ambassador Jamieson Greer is currently leading negotiations with trading partners regarding robotics and industrial machinery imports while addressing concerns over European aerospace subsidies."
Jared Kushner
Special Envoy / Outside Adviser
None
Kushner departed the formal White House staff after the first Trump administration and currently serves as an informal, outside advisor to President Trump in his second term.
"Jared Kushner's legal team issued a notice to Vanity Fair and Condé Nast over allegations of financial impropriety, which Kushner and President Trump have categorically denied."
Jay Clayton
Director of National Intelligence and AI czar
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
"Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton recently warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iranian plots to target U.S. citizens abroad have reached advanced stages."
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
Executive Office of the President
"Vice President JD Vance has reportedly reached out to Iran's security chief in a diplomatic effort to revive peace negotiations and avert a potential military offensive."
Jeanine Ferris Pirro
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
United States Department of Justice
Jeanine Pirro is not the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia; she is a television host and commentator on Fox News.
"U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro continues to lead major federal enforcement actions, including the recent expansion of the Scam Center Strike Force and new charges in a D.C.-area drug trafficking investigation."
Jim Jordan
Representative (Ohio-4) and Chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
"House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan recently issued a criminal referral to the Justice Department seeking the prosecution of former Special Counsel Jack Smith."
John Ratcliffe
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
"CIA Director John Ratcliffe is navigating a complex role as he leads an increasingly aggressive intelligence agency while managing policy conflicts regarding the war in Ukraine."
John Thune
Senate Majority Leader
United States Senate
"Senate Majority Leader John Thune is actively campaigning to maintain the Republican Senate majority ahead of the 2026 midterm elections while navigating policy disagreements with President Trump."
Kash Patel
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
"FBI Director Kash Patel is facing scrutiny following court testimony from an agent alleging he takes orders from President Trump to investigate political targets."
Keith Sonderling
Secretary of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
"Keith Sonderling was officially sworn in as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Labor on October 9, 2026, following his service as Acting Secretary."
Kelly Loeffler
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Small Business Administration
"SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler is currently facing a lawsuit from ATI Government Solutions over the agency's suspension of the company from federal contracts."
Lee Zeldin
Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced a new proposal to revise oil and natural gas regulations, which the administration estimates will save $45 billion."
Linda McMahon
U.S. Secretary of Education
U.S. Department of Education
As of March 2026, the Department of Education has been significantly downsized and its responsibilities transferred to other federal agencies, with Secretary McMahon overseeing the transition.
"Secretary Linda McMahon is currently conducting a 50-state tour while overseeing the planned transition and reduction of the Department of Education's federal footprint."
Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
United States Department of State
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to lead diplomatic efforts, including recent visits to India and Uzbekistan and coordinating policy on Venezuela and Cuba."
Mark Paoletta
Acting Director of the CFPB, General Counsel of the OMB, and Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of Management and Budget, and National Capital Planning Commission
Mark Paoletta transitioned from his role as General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget to serve as the Chief Legal Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and was subsequently selected as the bureau's Deputy Director.
"President Trump appointed Mark Paoletta as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission in August 2026 while he continues to serve as Acting Director of the CFPB."
Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
"Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently announced the suspension of a visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals visiting the Northern Mariana Islands to curb birth tourism."
Massad Boulos
Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs
U.S. Department of State
"Massad Boulos continues to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts in Africa and the Middle East, including co-chairing high-level meetings on the conflict in Sudan in September 2026."
Matt Whitaker
U.S. Ambassador to NATO
U.S. Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
"U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker recently defended the administration's position regarding Starshield access in Ukraine, attributing service disruptions to private company policies rather than government intervention."
Mehmet Oz
Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
"CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has recently intensified efforts to combat Medicaid fraud, including visiting sites in New York and receiving new authority to ban individual healthcare providers from federal programs."
Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States
Office of the First Lady
"First Lady Melania Trump recently brokered a localized ceasefire in the Ukrainian town of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid and civilian support."
Mike Huckabee
U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Department of State
"Ambassador Mike Huckabee recently questioned the operational readiness of the Board of Peace regarding the implementation of President Trump's Gaza plan."
Mike Johnson
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives
"Speaker Mike Johnson is actively campaigning across the country to maintain the Republican majority in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections."
Mike Lee
United States Senator
United States Senate
"Senator Mike Lee has been actively pushing for the passage of the SAVE America Act and introducing various legislative proposals throughout 2026."
Mike Waltz
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
United States Mission to the United Nations
Removed as National Security Advisor and nominated as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
"Ambassador Mike Waltz engaged in a high-profile shouting match with the Cuban foreign minister at the United Nations General Assembly in October 2026."
Paul Stewart Atkins
Chairman
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
"SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is actively pursuing a deregulatory agenda, including recent efforts to overhaul crowdfunding rules and rescind the agency's 'pay-to-play' rule."
Pete Hegseth
Secretary of War
U.S. Department of War
"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces ongoing political pressure and impeachment threats from lawmakers while continuing to oversee the Department of War."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services
"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing criticism from FDA scientists over a new plan to allow widespread patient access to unapproved peptide injections."
Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently proposed increased coordination between federal regulators to address cryptocurrency oversight following the stall of the CLARITY Act."
Scott Turner
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
"Secretary Scott Turner was recently appointed to co-chair the newly established Task Force on Manufactured Housing Innovation following an executive order by President Trump."
Sean Duffy
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
"Secretary Sean P. Duffy has been actively announcing major infrastructure investments and regulatory updates throughout October 2026, including port modernizations, rail funding, and new rules for LNG projects."
Sergio Gor
U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia
U.S. Department of State
"Ambassador Sergio Gor recently accompanied Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a diplomatic tour of Uzbekistan and India to strengthen economic and strategic partnerships."
Stephen Miller
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
The White House
"Stephen Miller continues to serve as a prominent White House aide, recently engaging in high-profile policy initiatives including U.S. involvement in Venezuela and addressing FBI training on domestic terrorism."
Steve Witkoff
Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Peace Missions
White House
"Special envoy Steve Witkoff has been actively leading high-level diplomatic negotiations in Moscow and Kyiv to facilitate a potential peace settlement for the Russia-Ukraine war."
Steven Cheung
White House Communications Director
White House Office of Communications
"White House Communications Director Steven Cheung recently made headlines for playfully suggesting Nicki Minaj as a candidate for the vacant White House press secretary position."
Susie Wiles
White House Chief of Staff
White House / Executive Office of the President
"The White House recently demanded retractions from Politico regarding reports of internal dysfunction involving Chief of Staff Susie Wiles."
Ted Cruz
United States Senator
United States Senate
"President Trump recently floated Senator Ted Cruz as a potential nominee for a future Supreme Court vacancy."
Todd Blanche
Attorney General of the United States
United States Department of Justice
"Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently defending a Department of Justice lawsuit aimed at blocking the certification of Alaska's Senate election results in the event of a narrow loss by the Republican incumbent."
Tom Homan
White House Border Czar
The White House (Executive Office of the President)
"Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has urged the Department of Justice to investigate allegations that Border Czar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents during a 2024 sting operation."
Trent McCotter
Acting Deputy Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
"Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter has been leading the Justice Department's high-profile legal efforts to challenge California's voter rolls and investigate alleged noncitizen voting ahead of the 2026 midterms."