| − | Cabinet members, who are typically department and outside agency heads, typically require [[Senate]] confirmation. However a president is free to seek advice from anyone, including elevating a member of his personal staff to cabinet-level rank. According to the White House, President Trump's cabinet also comprises these officials:<ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/02/08/president-donald-j-trump-announces-his-cabinet President Donald J. Trump Announces His Cabinet]. ''whitehouse.gov''. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.</ref> | + | Cabinet members, who are department and outside agency heads require [[Senate]] confirmation. However a president is free to seek advice from anyone, including elevating a member of his personal staff to cabinet-level rank. According to the White House, President Trump's cabinet also comprises these officials:<ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/02/08/president-donald-j-trump-announces-his-cabinet President Donald J. Trump Announces His Cabinet]. ''whitehouse.gov''. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.</ref> |