Donald Trump picks 'trusted advisor' Steven Cheung as White House communications director for next term

Steven Cheung is known for making controversial remarks and slamming the GOP's opponents in his unique manner
Donald Trump praised Steven Cheung while announcing him as the White House communications director for his next term starting in 2025 (Getty Images)
Donald Trump praised Steven Cheung while announcing him as the White House communications director for his next term starting in 2025 (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump has just dropped the name of his communications director for the White House and it’s his loyalist and confidant Steven Cheung.

The 42-year-old advisor has been part of Trump’s first term in office as well when he served as director of strategic response.

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Steven Cheung has been a close aide of Donald Trump for over a decade (LinkedIn)

Donald Trump's recent appointments in the White House

Steven Cheung was picked by Donald Trump after a series of nominations, including Rep Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary.

Trump in his statement said, “Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor have been trusted Advisors since my first Presidential Campaign in 2016, and have continued to champion America First principles throughout my First Term, all the way to our Historic Victory in 2024," reported US News. 

“I am thrilled to have them join my White House as we, Make America Great Again!” he added.

Cheung is known for making controversial remarks and slamming opponents in his unique manner. The 42-year-old successfully led Trump's presidential campaign slithering attacks at rival Kamala Harris



 

Internet reacts to Donald Trump picking Steven Cheung as WH Communication Director

Netizens shared some interesting reactions to Steven Cheung's appointment by Donald Trump.

One person said on X (formerly Twitter), "This has to be the most entertaining administration anyone could imagine!"

"One look at this man and he has my approval," another wrote.

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Donald Trump will swear as the 47th president of the US on January 20, 2025 ( Getty Images)

Another individual chimed, "How long before the 'Big Cheungus' memes start rolling out?"

"I want someone who isn't nice I want someone who is aggressive and will destroy lying Democrats. Which is all of them," one supported the move. 

Another mentioned, "Damn, dude is 42. Don't know enough about him to formulate any criticism about his political views, but he definitely looks way older than his real age."

A user joked, "He has our permission to bodyslam any reporter that gets out of line as long as it's on video."

"The man looks like he'd be fun to hang out with," one reacted.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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