US Senate

But he has publicly endorsed products off air and his financial ties to health care companies were revealed in fillings made during his 2022 run for the US Senate in Pennsylvania.

The 44-year-old veteran will be responsible for the world's most powerful military in his first political role, if confirmed by the US Senate.

Trump's top team is now largely in place ahead of his inauguration on 20 January, although some roles - including Carr's - will require approval from members of the US Senate.

Republicans also took control of the US Senate in yesterday’s election.*

If his post is confirmed by the US Senate, he would be in charge of key health agencies with about 80,000 employees and a multi-trillion-dollar budget.