Summary
The Trump administration has given several government officials multiple important roles at the same time. For example, Marco Rubio serves in three different capacities, including Secretary of State. This staffing approach is uncommon among other presidents.
Key Facts
- Marco Rubio currently holds three jobs: Secretary of State, acting National Security Adviser, and acting United States Archivist.
- Previously, Rubio also served as the acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
- At least twelve officials in the Trump administration hold two or more jobs.
- Scott Bessent is both Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner.
- Jim O'Neill is Health and Human Services deputy secretary and interim CDC director.
- The Trump administration defends this staffing method as promoting communication and efficiency.
- Max Stier from the Partnership for Public Service criticizes this approach as ineffective.
- This practice involves appointing Senate-confirmed loyalists to multiple roles instead of internal promotions.
