US President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his future White House team, blending political allies with some surprising choices. Among his picks are vaccine sceptic RFK Jr as health secretary and Elon Musk to head a newly created "Department of Government Efficiency." On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by Sumi Somaskanda and digital reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr. to discuss a period of transition for Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as one prepares to leave the White House and the other plans his return. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
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Hi there.
I'm Katrina Perry from the BBC World Service.
This is the Global Story.
President elect Donald Trump.
Trump's incoming administration is starting to take shape with a team of loyalists and some surprises.
This is the second time that he's putting together a team to run the country.
With controversy already swirling around some of his choices this week, Donald Trump traveled to the White House to meet the man he's replacing.
They both advocated for a smooth transfer.
Of power, a transition that's so smooth, it'll be as smooth as it can get.
And I very much appreciate that.
Jim, you're welcome.
With Republicans winning a clean sweep of the White House, the House of Representatives and the Senate, what does that mean for efforts to put Trump's policies in place, particularly around immigration?
As the countdown to Inauguration Day in January gets underway, let's map out the path to the presidency.
With me today here in Washington is my fellow BBC chief presenter, Sumi Somaskanda.
Hi, Sumi.
Hey, Katrina.
And also our digital reporter Bernd Boozman.