President-elect Donald Trump is picking another retired Marine general for his cabinet. John F. Kelly is Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, according to multiple media reports.
The appointment puts two top generals in Trump’s inner circle, assuming both are confirmed The president-elect recently tapped Jim Mattis to lead the Defense Department — a nomination that will require Congress to waive a statutory requirement that Defense secretaries be at least seven years removed from active duty. Kelly served under Mattis in Iraq.
