Trump SLAMS Obama With Brutal Move To Elect This Person Into His Cabinet Over the past few weeks, Donald Trump has been carefully selected people to be part of his cabinet when he takes his oath of office in January. Trump is expected to fill these positions with Republicans and conservatives. Trump just offered the position of National Security Advisor to Retired Lt. Gen Michael Flynnthe same exact general that Obama fired. According to reports, Flynn has not yet officially accepted Trumps offer. Flynn has advised Trump on national security issues for months. The position does not require confirmation from the Senate. 