Ms. DeVos and Ms. Haley would be the first women in Mr. Trump’s cabinet, while Mr. Carson would be the first African-American. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“The status quo in education is not acceptable,” Ms. DeVos said in a statement. But Ms. DeVos sharply criticized Mr. Trump this campaign, and spent much of the year raising money for other Republicans on the ballot. Ms. Haley and Mr. Carson have no particular experience relating to the posts they have been offered. In recent days, Mr. Trump has begun meeting with a wider array of prospects, either for advice or as potential cabinet picks.

Source: New York Times November 23, 2016 14:56 UTC