US President-elect, Donald Trump on Sunday made his first important appointments.

Trump appointed Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as his Chief of Staff.

Stephen Bannon, who served as Trump’s campaign chief will be his chief strategist.

“I am thrilled to have my very successful team continue with me in leading our country,” Trump said in a statement.

“Steve and Reince are highly qualified leaders who worked well together on our campaign and led us to a historic victory. Now I will have them both with me in the White House as we work to make America great again.”

Trump had named three of his children, his son-in-law and Vice President-elect, Mike Pence in his transition team.

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