Navarro's dream cabinet for a potential second Trump term

Peter Navarro, a hardcore Trump loyalist, gave Axios an exclusive look at this passage containing potential choices for a second-term cabinet from his forthcoming book, "Taking Back Trump's America," coming Sept. 20.

Why it matters: Navarro remains close to former President Trump and would likely return for a senior White House job if he won the 2024 election.

The big picture: Navarro, Trump's former trade adviser, was indicted on contempt of Congress charges last month following his refusal to comply with subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

• Navarro subsequently pleaded not guilty and his trial is expected to begin in November.

Some Trump "old gang" choices for a 2025 Cabinet might include:

• Former Trump national security adviser Robert O'Brien to SecState.
• Ben Carson to HHS.
• Bob Lighthizer to Commerce.
• Kash Patel to director of national intelligence.
• John Ratcliffe to CIA director.
• Ken Cuccinelli returning as head of Homeland Security.
• Dan Brouillette in second turn at Energy.
• Linda McMahon to HUD.
• David Bernhardt in second turn at Interior.

And for new blood, with strong Trump loyalty ties:

• Judge Jeanine Pirro of Fox News to attorney general.
• Former Congressman Sean Duffy to head Transportation.
• Bill Gertz for DNI or CIA.
• Oracle CEO Safra Catz or Lara Trump as U.N. ambassador.
• Mike Pillsbury, Frank Gaffney or Brian Kennedy as ambassador to China.