NRIs Take Prominent Roles in Trump’s Diverse Second-Term Cabinet

Los Angeles/Jan 20, 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term Cabinet is making waves with a notable increase in diversity, as several NRIs are set to play pivotal roles in the administration. These appointments highlight the growing influence of NRIs professionals in critical areas of governance, technology, public health, and law enforcement.

Here’s a closer look at the NRIs taking on leadership roles in Trump’s new administration:

NRI Sriram Krishnan Appointed Senior White House Advisor on AI Policy
NRI Sriram Krishnan, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has been appointed as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a robust background in technology and innovation, Krishnan’s role will be pivotal in shaping the U.S. government’s AI strategies and policies.

NRI Vivek Ramaswamy: Leading the Department of Government Efficiency 

NRI Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and author, has been chosen to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk. Founder of Roivant Sciences, Ramaswamy endorsed Trump in January 2024. Born in 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents from Palakkad, Kerala, his leadership aims to bring a business-focused approach to improving federal administration.

NRI Harmeet Dhillon: Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

NRI Harmeet Dhillon, an American lawyer and Republican Party official, has been appointed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. Born in Chandigarh, India, in 1969, she moved to the US as a child when her father became an orthopedic surgeon. With her expertise in civil rights law, Dhillon is expected to focus on protecting civil liberties under the Trump administration.

NRI Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: Director of National Institute Of Health

NRI Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor and well-known health researcher, has been named the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Born in Kolkata in 1968, he gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing lockdowns and mask mandates. His appointment suggests a shift toward public health policies emphasizing individual freedoms and targeted measures.

NRI Kash Patel: FBI director

NRI Kash Patel, a dedicated Trump supporter, is a lawyer who once worked as a federal prosecutor at the US Department of Justice. During Trump’s first term, he held key roles, including leading the counterterrorism division at the National Security Council and serving as chief of staff at the Department of Defense.

Born in 1980 to Indian immigrant parents who moved from East Africa to Canada in the 1970s before settling in the US, Patel began his career as a public defender in Florida. He later joined the US Justice Department, focusing on prosecuting counter-terrorism cases.

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