Published on April 1, 2025
This presidential action consists of multiple high-level nominations to various federal departments, with a notable concentration in military departments (Army, Navy, Defense) and labor-related positions. The nominations include several assistant secretaries, department administrators, U.S. attorneys, and key positions in agencies like NASA, CDC, and the Department of Commerce.
The geographic distribution of nominees shows a concerning concentration from Virginia, potentially indicating a consolidation of power within the DC-adjacent political establishment. The heavy focus on military appointments combined with labor oversight positions suggests a possible attempt to strengthen control over both military operations and workforce regulations simultaneously, while the placement of new U.S. attorneys in specific districts could indicate an intention to influence law enforcement priorities in strategic locations.
While these nominations appear routine on the surface, the pattern of appointments suggests a calculated effort to establish influence across key sectors of government, particularly in defense, labor enforcement, and regional legal authority. The geographical clustering and functional overlap of these appointments warrant public attention to their potential collective impact on policy implementation and power dynamics within the federal government.
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Marc Andersen, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. Gregory Autry, of Florida, to be Chief Financial Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Donald Bergin III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs). Marc Berkowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Jonathan Berry, of Maryland, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. David Brian Castillo, of Washington, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor. Bart McKay Davis, of Idaho, to be United States Attorney for the District of Idaho for the term of four years. Anthony D’Esposito, of New York, to be Inspector General, Department of Labor. William Gillis, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. Joseph Jewell, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Benjamin Kohlmann, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Joyce Meyer, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ronald A. Parsons, Jr., of South Dakota, to be United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota for the term of four years. Andrew Rogers, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. Brendan Rogers, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy. David Charles Waterman, of Iowa, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa for the term of four years.