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Trump Appoints 57 $100M+ Officials, Including 17 Ambassadors

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed 57 people worth at least $100 million—more than four times the total of the three prior presidents—including 17 ambassadors and 40 executives.
Eight of the 23 Cabinet members are billionaires, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert warned that a government dominated by the ultra-rich creates corruption.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appointed 57 people worth at least $100 million—more than four times the total of the three prior presidents—including 17 ambassadors and 40 executives.
Eight of the 23 Cabinet members are billionaires, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert warned that a government dominated by the ultra-rich creates corruption.