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Build your US Federal Cabinet: the 2026 playbook.

~12 min read
Updated on 06/23/2026
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« Article II, Section 1: The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. »
USA

From the White House to the West Wing: shape 18 key offices.

TeamBranch ships you a condensed version of the 2026 US Federal Government: one President, one Vice President, sixteen Department Secretaries with their flagship portfolios. Eighteen seats, eighteen calls — and every Cabinet title stays editable, so you can tell the exact administration you have in mind.

Pull from the current political bench (Trump, Biden, Harris, Vance, Sanders, AOC), from recent history (Obama, Bush, Clinton, Carter), or from elsewhere: NBA legends, Big Tech founders, Hollywood, Nobel laureates, comic book heroes. It is your Cabinet, your vision of executive power.

Hundreds of thousands of personalities 16 editable portfolios 60 seconds median Share via link
2028 Presidential

My Cabinet after the election

Anticipate the Cabinet after the next presidential race. Spin up a Trump, Vance, Harris, Newsom or DeSantis administration in a few clicks and stress-test it against the latest battleground polling.

GOPDemocratsIndependentsLibertarians
Fun Cabinet

The wildcard administration

Oprah Winfrey at State, Joe Rogan as Press Secretary, Beyoncé at Treasury, Dwayne Johnson at Defense. Thousands of fun cabinets have already been published on TeamBranch.

YouTubersHostsRappersMemes
Sports Cabinet

The locker room in office

What if Tom Brady ran the Pentagon? If LeBron James held Education? If Serena Williams ran State? Mix Olympians, NFL legends, NBA dynasties and tennis GOATs — Team USA in the West Wing.

OlympicsNFLNBANCAA
Founders Cabinet

The Big Tech administration

Elon Musk at Transportation, Tim Cook at Commerce, Jeff Bezos at Treasury, Warren Buffett at the Fed. Build the Cabinet of the Fortune 500 or the Silicon Valley class of 2026.

Fortune 500Silicon ValleyWall StreetUnicorns
The Cabinet Journal · White House Special
No. 47 · 1789–2026

Forty-six presidencies, forty-six ways to staff the West Wing.

Since George Washington took office on April 30, 1789, the Republic has elected forty-six Presidents, forty-nine Vice Presidents and a long bench of Cabinet Secretaries. Every administration tells an era, a doctrine, a crisis. On TeamBranch, you can replay them — or rewrite them.

1933 → 1945 · FDR

The New Deal

Franklin D. Roosevelt steers the Republic through the Great Depression with Frances Perkins at Labor (the first woman in Cabinet) and Henry Morgenthau at Treasury. Alphabet agencies, Social Security, the Tennessee Valley Authority.

World War II rewires the federal state: Lend-Lease 1941, Pearl Harbor, the Manhattan Project, Bretton Woods 1944. FDR dies in office in April 1945, leaving Truman the atomic bomb and the United Nations.

1981 → 1989 · Reagan

The Reagan Revolution

Eight years of Ronald Reagan, two Secretaries of State: Alexander Haig, then George Shultz. Tax cuts, deregulation, Star Wars missile defense, Iran-Contra. Reaganomics reshapes the federal budget for a generation.

The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 closes the era: Reagan leaves office with the highest approval ratings of the modern era and a Republican Party reshaped around supply-side conservatism.

2009 → 2017 · Obama

The Obama years

Eight years of Barack Obama, two Secretaries of State: Hillary Clinton, then John Kerry. The Affordable Care Act, the bin Laden raid, the Iran nuclear deal, the Paris Agreement. The first Black President of the United States.

The Cabinet doubles down on the 2008 financial crisis with Tim Geithner at Treasury and Ben Bernanke at the Fed. Obama hands off in January 2017 to a Trump administration that spends four years dismantling his legacy — then losing, then winning again in 2024.

Institutional architecture

How does the US Federal Government work?

The United States, founded by the Constitution of 1787, is a federal presidential republic. The executive branch is single-headed: the President, elected for four years through the Electoral College, is both head of state and head of government. The Vice President presides over the Senate and stands first in the line of succession.

The actual federal Cabinet has 15 Department Secretaries (State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, HHS, HUD, Transportation, Energy, Education, VA, Homeland Security) plus Cabinet-rank officials. TeamBranch uses a condensed version with 18 seats (1 President, 1 Vice President, 16 Department Secretaries), and every portfolio title stays editable, so you can map any administration you want.

The President
Elected for 4 years through the Electoral College. Lives at the White House (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC). Commander-in-Chief, signs Executive Orders, nominates Cabinet Secretaries with Senate confirmation.
The Vice President
Elected on the same ticket. Resides at the Naval Observatory (Washington DC), works out of the West Wing. Presides over the Senate, casts tie-breaking votes, first in line for succession.
The Department Secretaries
Around 15 Cabinet-level Secretaries: State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, HHS, HUD, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security.
Cabinet-rank officials
White House Chief of Staff, OMB Director, US Trade Representative, EPA Administrator, UN Ambassador, CIA Director — granted Cabinet rank by each administration, sit at the Cabinet Room table.
Lexicon of power

The terms you need to talk about the federal government.

Executive Order
A directive issued by the President under Article II authority. Has the force of law within the executive branch but cannot override statutes — and can be revoked by the next administration.
Senate confirmation
Constitutional requirement (Article II, Section 2) for Cabinet Secretaries, federal judges and ambassadors. The Senate holds hearings and votes — a simple majority since the 2013 nuclear option.
Recess appointment
Power for the President to fill a vacancy when the Senate is in recess (Article II, Section 2, Clause 3). The appointment lasts until the end of the next Senate session.
Veto
Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress. Can be overridden by a two-thirds majority in both chambers. Pocket veto if the President sits on the bill more than 10 days while Congress adjourns.
Filibuster
Senate procedure that lets a minority block legislation unless 60 Senators vote cloture. Does not apply to Cabinet confirmations or budget reconciliation.
State of the Union
Annual address to a joint session of Congress required by Article II, Section 3. Sets the legislative agenda; televised since Truman in 1947.
Five eras · Five iconic Cabinets

Replay the administrations that shaped the Republic.

Every era has its operators, its doctrines, its scandals. On TeamBranch, you can rebuild these Cabinets one-for-one — or rewrite them by swapping a single Secretary. What if Hillary Clinton had won in 2016? What if Reagan had picked Ford as VP? Answer in 60 seconds.

1933-45
FDR · New Deal
Four-term Roosevelt. New Deal, Social Security, World War II, Bretton Woods, the United Nations. Frances Perkins is the first woman in a US Cabinet.
FDRPerkinsMorgenthauHopkinsHull
1981-89
Reagan revolution
Two terms. Reaganomics, deregulation, Star Wars, Iran-Contra, the fall of the Berlin Wall. Reshapes the GOP for a generation.
ReaganBush Sr.ShultzWeinbergerBaker
2009-17
Obama era
Two terms. Affordable Care Act, bin Laden raid, Paris Agreement, Iran deal. First Black President. Hillary Clinton, then John Kerry, at State.
ObamaBidenClintonKerryGeithner
2017-21
Trump I
One term. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, USMCA, Abraham Accords, two impeachments, COVID-19, January 6. Four Chiefs of Staff in four years.
TrumpPencePompeoMnuchinMattis
2021-26
Biden · Trump II
Biden 2021-25: Inflation Reduction Act, Ukraine support, Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump 2025-: Project 2025, tariff regime, mass deregulation, Vance as VP.
BidenHarrisTrumpVanceYellen
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Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall.
Ronald Reagan, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, June 12, 1987

Every possible US administration.

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Political figures

The bipartisan Cabinet

Pick from every faction: MAGA Republicans, establishment GOP, centrist Democrats, the Squad, Independents, Libertarians. Build a unity ticket, a populist Cabinet, a progressive administration or a Reaganite revival.

T TrumpB BidenH HarrisV VanceS Sanders
Real politicsVery broad
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Historical figures

The eternal America Cabinet

Abraham Lincoln at Justice, George Washington at Defense, MLK at HUD, FDR at the Fed. Reunite the all-time American bench, from the Founding Fathers through the New Deal to the Civil Rights era.

L LincolnW WashingtonF FDRM MLK
American historyVery broad
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Athletes & champions

The Team USA Cabinet

Ride the LA28 Olympic wave. Tom Brady at Defense, LeBron James at Education, Wayne Gretzky at Interior, Michael Phelps at HHS. The Republic of American champions.

B BradyJ JamesG GretzkyP Phelps
Olympics + legendsVery broad
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Founders & CEOs

The Fortune 500 Cabinet

Elon Musk at Transportation, Tim Cook at Commerce, Jeff Bezos at Treasury, Warren Buffett at the Fed. Forge the executive of the Fortune 500, the Magnificent Seven or American family dynasties.

M MuskB BezosB BuffettC Cook
BusinessVery broad
🎬
Celebrities & culture

The showbiz Republic

Oprah Winfrey at State, Beyoncé at Treasury, Joe Rogan as Press Secretary, Taylor Swift at Culture. The Cabinet that would break the ratings — and the internet.

O OprahB BeyoncéR RoganS Swift
ShowbizVery broad
📚
Fictional characters

Spider-Man for President

Spider-Man at Justice, Batman at Homeland Security, Homer Simpson at Energy, Captain America at Defense. The only administration where you can put Iron Man at Treasury and Wonder Woman at State.

S Spider-ManB BatmanH HomerC Cap
Comics · Movies · TVVery broad
⚖
Former Presidents

The All-Star Republic

Reunite the headliners of every era. Obama at State, Bush at Defense, Clinton at Treasury, Carter at HHS. The dream Cabinet for political junkies.

O ObamaB BushC ClintonC Carter
1789 → 2026Very broad
🎵
Artists & thinkers

The Republic of arts and letters

Ernest Hemingway at Culture, Bill Nye at Science, Steven Spielberg at the NEA, Noam Chomsky at Education. The Cabinet that would make the Founding Fathers smile — or shudder.

H HemingwayN NyeS SpielbergC Chomsky
Culture & ideasVery broad
👨‍👩
Your loved ones

The family Cabinet

Upload your own cards with photos of friends, family or co-workers. Put your uncle at Treasury, your sister as President, your best friend at State. The private administration that always ends up in a group chat.

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Custom · freeunlimited
2028 Presidential · T-868

Anticipate the November 2028 administration before anyone else.

The next US presidential election falls on Tuesday, November 7, 2028. The Electoral College meets in mid-December, Congress certifies on January 6, 2029, and the new President is sworn in on January 20, 2029 at noon Eastern Time. Cabinet confirmations stretch through the following weeks.

On TeamBranch, you can already build your 2029 Cabinet under every realistic scenario: Vance/Trump continuity, Newsom Democratic comeback, Harris re-run, DeSantis MAGA 2.0, AOC progressive ticket, third-party Schultz-style insurgency.

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Your Cabinet, in one URL.

Every administration built on TeamBranch ships with a unique link + an Open Graph card with official photos and the Stars & Stripes border. Push to WhatsApp, X, Instagram, Reddit — challenge your group chat.

FAQ

The classics about the ideal US administration.

A pick of the most-asked questions from Google and our user mailbox.

How do I build my US Cabinet online?
Pick the President, the Vice President, then fill the 16 Cabinet portfolios (titles editable) by drawing from hundreds of thousands of personalities — real or fictional: politicians, athletes, celebrities, historical figures, comic-book heroes, or upload your own cards. You get a unique shareable link. No sign-up, free.
What is the official composition of the US Cabinet in 2026?
In real life: 1 President, 1 Vice President, 15 Department Secretaries (State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, HHS, HUD, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security) plus Cabinet-rank officials (White House Chief of Staff, OMB, USTR, EPA, CIA, UN Ambassador). On TeamBranch it is a condensed version with 18 seats, with editable portfolio titles.
Can I build a Cabinet for the next presidential election?
Yes — that is the most popular use case right now. Try every realistic scenario: Vance continuity, Newsom Democratic comeback, Harris re-run, DeSantis MAGA 2.0, AOC progressive ticket, third-party run. Editable, shareable, refreshed after every relevant battleground poll.
Can I put athletes or celebrities in the Cabinet?
Of course. Thousands of fun cabinets have already been built. You can nominate Tom Brady as Secretary of Defense, Oprah Winfrey at State, Joe Rogan as Press Secretary or the Team USA 2028 lineup (Curry, Biles, Phelps-era successors).
What about historical or fictional figures?
A very deep catalog of historical figures (from George Washington to Barack Obama) and fictional characters (Marvel, DC, The Simpsons, Star Wars, Star Trek) is available. Spider-Man at Justice, Lincoln at State, Captain America at Defense — anything goes on TeamBranch.
What happens after a real Cabinet reshuffle?
Every real reshuffle or resignation pushes a database update within 24 hours. You can then "reshuffle" your own Cabinet in one click or build a "what I would have nominated" alt-take. Perfect for stress-testing your vision against the actual West Wing.
What is the difference between the White House and the Naval Observatory?
The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) is the residence and West Wing office of the President. The Naval Observatory (Number One Observatory Circle) is the official residence of the Vice President, while their working office sits in the West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The President nominates Cabinet Secretaries — never the other way around.
How many Presidents has the United States had since 1789?
Forty-six Presidents have been sworn in (Trump counts as both #45 and #47). The longest tenure: Franklin D. Roosevelt (12 years, 39 days). The shortest: William Henry Harrison (31 days). First Black President: Barack Obama (2009-17). On TeamBranch you can replay them all.
Is the service really free?
Yes, no exceptions. Building, sharing, exporting, uploading your own cards — everything is free. No sign-up required, no pop-up ads, no paywall. An independent platform, not a government service — though we like to play the part.
Does TeamBranch exist for other countries?
Yes, 35 local editions, including France (President + Premier ministre), Germany (Bundespräsident + Bundeskanzler), United Kingdom (Cabinet + Shadow Cabinet), Italy, Spain, Brazil, India, Japan. Each edition respects the actual power structure of the country.