The members of the President’s Cabinet primarily consist of the heads of the executive departments of the federal government. These include departments such as:
- Department of State
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of Defense
- Department of Justice
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Labor
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Education
- Department of Energy
- Department of Education
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Homeland Security
In addition to the heads of these departments, other key advisors may be included in the Cabinet, such as the Vice President and other top administration officials.
Leaders from Congress are not typically part of the Cabinet, though the President may seek their input and collaboration. The President's political party may influence the selection of Cabinet members, and nominees often have backgrounds that align with the party's platform and policies, but the Cabinet itself is composed of appointed officials rather than party leaders.
Key economic business leaders may advise the President but do not typically hold official Cabinet positions unless they are appointed to lead a relevant department or serve in a specific advisory capacity.