As President of the United States, Donald Trump had the authority to nominate members of the U.S. Cabinet to the Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause, in Article II, Section II, Clause II of the U.S. Constitution. The media widely speculated about people he could potentially name to the Trump Cabinet. They are listed in order of creation of the cabinet position, which is also used as the basis for the U.S. presidential line of succession.