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More potential appointments: (rumors from Trump transition team vetting process)

Originally Posted by Ars Technica

Other possible picks are similar to Christie: major public backers of Trump are being considered for a variety of cabinet positions, some of which manage scientific research or policy. Physician and politician Ben Carson, for example, is being considered for a variety of positions, including Health and Human Services. So is Newt Gingrich. Sarah Palin is a possibility for a number of positions as well, among them the head of the Department of the Interior.

Interior manages the US' public lands, including its National Parks. As part of this task, it handles energy extraction done on these lands, both fossil fuel and renewable (it's been critical for managing the first offshore wind projects in the US). It also hosts the Fish and Wildlife Service, which enforces the Endangered Species Act. Obviously, Palin's "drill baby drill" mentality would mean a major change of direction for Interior, as would another possible choice: Forrest Lucas, founder of an oil company.

Trump's son, Donald Junior, is reportedly also interested in the job.