Analysis: Who’s who in Joe Biden’s cabinet

Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) details some of US president-elect Joe Biden's picks for key domestic and foreign policy positions in his cabinet. It was fitting that, the day after supporters of outgoing president Donald Trump stormed into the Capitol Building in Washington DC, president-elect Joe Biden chose to announce his nominee for the key role of attorney general. In naming federal judge Merrick Garland (as well as a supporting cast of highly credentialled jurists as Garland's deputies and associates) Biden stressed that his nominees would act to restore "the honor, the integrity, and the independence" of the Justice Department. Biden's cabinet choices have clearly been made with the aim of fulfilling his campaign promise of restoring competence and stability to Washington. He has prioritised individuals who have solid experience and credentials, as well as those with whom he has strong working relationships. Some of the key domestic and foreign policy positions are as follows. Attorney General: Merrick Garland.