Who will be in President Donald Trump's Cabinet?

Jamie Roberton

Former Health and Science Producer

There is speculation over who among Mr Trump's top advisers will make the cabinet Credit: ITV News

As the world and Washington establishment begin to come to terms with the reality of a Donald Trump presidency, the president-elect's new cabinet is being hurriedly assembled.

Trump promised to "drain the swamp" of the nation's capital during his bitterly-fought campaign and many observers believe his administration could be the most controversial in history.

His top advisers and family were huddled in Trump Tower in Manhattan on Friday deciding who would make up his top team.

Here's a look at who Trump might hire to help him run the country and "make America great again".

  • Kellyanne Conway

Kellyanne Conway became a near constant television presence in the campaign's final months Credit: Reuters

Trump's campaign manager is expected to be rewarded with a plum job in her boss' team after her contribution to a stunning election win.

Conway was credited with helping Trump deliver a more disciplined campaign message when she was appointed in the summer.

She has also became a near constant television presence herself during the final months of the campaign.

She is rumoured to be in line for the White House press secretary role, with one source telling Politico that the job "is hers if she wants it".

She tweeted on Thursday that she had already been offered a job.

  • Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon is potential for the role of Trump's chief of staff Credit: Reuters

Steve Bannon is a leading candidate to be Trump's chief of staff.

Bannon took a break from the right-wing news website Breibart to join Trump's bid for the White House in the Summer and he is believed to have been very well-received.

But his appointment could prove controversial having been accused by his ex-wife of domestic abuse and making anti-Semitic statements.

He is reportedly facing strong competition for the role from Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee.

  • Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich has been one of Trump's biggest supporters Credit: Reuters

Gingrich, the former Republican speaker of the house, is tipped to replace John Kerry as America's top diplomat abroad.

He has been one of Trump's biggest supporters, describing his candidacy as "among the most extraordinary, creative, inventive, exciting periods in all of American political history".

The 73-year-old recently made headlines when he was involved in a bizarre on-air row with Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly.

  • Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani called anti-Trump protesters 'cry babies' Credit: Reuters

Giuliani is one of Trump's most loyal followers and is expected to be rewarded with a place at the top table - possibly as attorney general.

The former prosecutor was mayor of New York during 9/11 and unsuccessfully ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008.

He described protesters who have taken to the streets since Trump's victory as "cry babies".

Asked about a possible role in the Trump administration, Giuliani said on Friday: "I have no expectation, all I do is give my advice. Donald's been my friend for 28 years, all of my work on behalf of him has been out of great loyalty and friendship to him.

"I can see already how he is going to be a great president, and I'm glad I could play a small role."

  • Chris Christie

Chris Christie's star has waned somewhat following Trump's election Credit: ITV News

Christie is reportedly eyeing an influential role as a reward for quickly endorsing Trump when his own presidential bid collapsed earlier this year.

He was said to be under consideration for attorney general or chief of staff.

But the New Jersey governor has been damaged by the "Bridgegate" scandal and he was replaced as head of Trump's transition team by Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Friday.

Sources within the Trump camp told NBC News that the president-elect was unhappy with Christie for not defending him more staunchly during the tumultuous moments of his campaign.