**Trump Rapidly Assembles Cabinet with Unconventional Methods**

Donald J. Trump, the President-elect, has employed an unprecedentedly swift and unconventional approach to appoint key government roles. His process, marked by spontaneity and reliance on gut instinct, is outpacing his previous cabinet formation in 2016 by nearly a month.

Much of the rapid decision-making is happening at Mar-a-Lago's tearoom under a chandelier. Here, Trump utilizes extensive video screens to review and assess his potential cabinet nominees. These shortlists have been meticulously prepared over the past months by his transition team, led by billionaire Howard Lutnick. An unusual aspect of the vetting process involves Trump immediately viewing television appearances of potential nominees, emphasizing the importance of media presence for his appointees.

Boris Epshteyn, Trump’s legal adviser who faces indictment connected to the fake electors scheme in Arizona, has established a notable influence in these proceedings. He is credited with advocating for the selection of Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Consistently present during these pivotal deliberations are Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, Donald Trump Jr., Trump's eldest son, and Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man who has been significantly involved in discussions regarding the administration's formation.