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The Presidential cabinet
Tim Kaine	2029–
Catherine Cortez Masto	2029–
Raymond McGuire	2029–
Keisha Lance Bottoms	2029–
Tim Walz	2029–
Jason Crow	2029–
Tom Perez	2025–

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American Politics	Entertainment	Sports	Men's tennis	Women's tennis
Barack Obama	Steve Carell	🎾 Roger Federer (r.)	Roger Federer (r.)	Serena Williams (r.)
Kamala Harris	Julia Louis-Dreyfus	🎾 Rafael Nadal	Rafael Nadal	Venus Williams
Nancy Pelosi	Jon Stewart	🎾 Serena Williams (r.)	Kei Nishikori	Coco Gauff
Chuck Schumer	Larry David	🎾 Venus Williams	Gaël Monfils	Elena Rybakina
Letitia James	Stephen Colbert	🏀 Bill Russell	Andy Murray	Camila Osorio
Tim Walz	Colin Jost & Michael Che	🏀 2023–24 Boston Celtics	Juan Martín del Potro (r.)	Hsieh Su-wei
Ed Markey	Martin Short	🎾 Carlos Alcaraz	Stan Wawrinka	Emma Raducanu
Gabby Giffords	Michael Whitehall	🏀 Al Horford	Frances Tiafoe	Paula Badosa
Val Demings	Rita Moreno	⚾️ David Ortiz (r.)	Carlos Alcaraz	Naomi Osaka
Jon Ossoff	Trevor Noah	⚾️ Xander Bogaerts	Jannik Sinner	Aryna Sabalenka
Gretchen Whitmer	Sebastian Maniscalco	⚾️ Mookie Betts	Casper Ruud	Jeļena Ostapenko

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

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
Vice President of the United States	Former U.S. Representative Val Demings of Florida	Secretary of State Deputy: Tom Malinowski	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
Attorney General Deputy: Karl Racine	Former Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts	Secretary of Transportation Deputy: Ydanis Rodríguez	U.S. Senator Ed Markey 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
Secretary of Commerce Deputy: Maria Contreras-Sweet	Lazard CEO Raymond McGuire of New York	Secretary of Labor Deputy: Seema Nanda	Former U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler of California
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
	Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico		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
Secretary of Energy Deputy: Geraldine Richmond	Former Governor Jay Inslee of Washington	Secretary of Education Deputy: Anne Holton	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
White House Chief of Staff Deputy: Julie Chávez Rodriguez		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	Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors	Former Deputy Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin of Maryland
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 Counsel
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
Co-chairs of the National Endowment for the Humanities	Philosopher Martha Nussbaum	Co-Chairs of the National Endowment for the Arts	Cellist Yo-Yo Ma

Advisors


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

Line of succession

No.	Office	Incumbent
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	Republican
4	Secretary of State	Linda Thomas-Greenfield	Democratic
4	Secretary of State	Tim Kaine
5	Secretary of the Treasury	Elizabeth Warren
6	Secretary of Defense	Tammy Duckworth
7	Attorney General	Deval Patrick
7	Attorney General	Catherine Cortez Masto
8	Secretary of Transportation	Ed Markey
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
11	Secretary of Commerce	Raymond McGuire
12	Secretary of Labor	Laphonza Butler
13	Secretary of Energy	Jay Inslee
14	Secretary of Housing and Urban Development	Kathy Hochul
14	Secretary of Housing and Urban Development	Keisha Lance Bottoms
15	Secretary of Health and Human Services	Michelle Lujan Grisham
16	Secretary of Education	Jahana Hayes
16	Secretary of Education	Tim Walz
17	Secretary of Veterans Affairs	Jason Kander
18	Secretary of Homeland Security	Xavier Becerra

Supreme Court

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

John Roberts (retires in 2027)
Clarence Thomas (retires in 2025)
Samuel Alito (retires in 2029)
Sonia Sotomayor (retires in 2031)
Elena Kagan (retires in 2033)
Neil Gorsuch (term ends in 2035)
Brett Kavanaugh (term ends in 2037)
Amy Coney Barrett (term ends in 2039)
Ketanji Brown Jackson stays

Justice / birthdate and place		Age at	Start date	Legal education	Previous position or office and clerkship (most recent prior to joining the Court)	Succeeded
Justice / birthdate and place		Present	Start date	Legal education		Succeeded
	(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

Ambassadors of the United States

	Country		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

Shortlist

Former Representative
Colin Allred
from Texas
(2019–2025)
Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
from Maryland
(2025–present)
Mayor
Karen Bass
from California
(2023–present)
Senator
Lisa Blunt Rochester
from Delaware
(2025–present)
Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto
from Nevada
(2017–present)
Former Representative
VAL DEMINGS
from Florida
(2017–2023)
Senator
Tammy Duckworth
from Illinois
(2017–present)
Representative
Veronica Escobar
from Texas
Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham
from New Mexico
(2019–present)
Governor
Wes Moore
from Maryland
(2023–present)
Senator
Raphael Warnock
from Georgia
(2021–present)
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer
from Michigan
(2019–present)

Other names circulated

Secretary
Pete Buttigieg
from Michigan
(2021–2025)
Senator and 2020 presidential candidate
Amy Klobuchar
from Minnesota
(2007–present)
Senator
Jon Ossoff
from Georgia
(2021–present)
Senator
Alex Padilla
from California
(2021–present)
Representative
Ayanna Pressley
from Massachusetts
(2019–present)
Senator
Elissa Slotkin
from Michigan
(2025–present)
Supervisor
Hilda Solis
from California
(2014–present)
Ambassador to the U.N
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
from Louisiana
(2021–2025)
Representative
Lauren Underwood
from Illinois
(2019–present)
Senator
Elizabeth Warren
from Massachusetts
(2013–present)
Media personality
Oprah Winfrey
from California
(1973–present)
Mayor
Michelle Wu
from Massachusetts
(2021–present)

White House Gun Safety Task Force

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

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

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

President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

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

President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities

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

Democratic National Committee

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

Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

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

No upcoming election (long-term appointment)

Former Secretary of State
Antony Blinken
of Manhattan
(2021–2025)
Lieutenant Governor of New York
Antonio Delgado
of Dutchess County
(2022–present)
U.S. Representative
Adriano Espaillat
of Manhattan
(2017–present)
Attorney General
Letitia James
of Brooklyn
(2019–present)
U.S. Representative
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
of Queens
(2019–present)
Former U.S. Representative
Max Rose
of Staten Island
(2019–2021)
President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Maya Wiley
of Brooklyn
(2022–present)

Caretaker (short-term appointment)

Former U.S. Attorney
Preet Bharara
of Manhattan
(2009–2017)
Former Assemblymember
Michael Blake
of The Bronx
(2015–2021)
Writer
Chelsea Clinton
of Manhattan
Former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator
Hillary Clinton
of Westchester
(2009–2013; 2001–2009)
State Director of Operations
Kathryn Garcia
of Brooklyn
(2021–present)
Ambassador
Caroline Kennedy
of Manhattan
(2022–present)
Former U.S. Attorney General
Loretta Lynch
of Brooklyn
(2013–2017)
Former U.S. Representative
Carolyn Maloney
of Manhattan
(1993–2023)

Republican cabinet

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