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Donald Trump’s dynasty: Family members appointed in first staff-shakeup

Donald Trump has put his family firmly in charge, announcing his first staff-shakeup before he even takes office.

The President-elect ousted New Jersey governor Chris Christie as head of his presidential transition and appointed running mate Mike Pence.

Ivanka, Donald Jr and Eric Trump, along with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law are also all on the team.

Mike Pence takes overall control of the new administration. Image: Getty
Mike Pence takes overall control of the new administration. Image: Getty
Ivanka Trump becomes vice-president of the transition team. Image: Getty
Ivanka Trump becomes vice-president of the transition team. Image: Getty
Eric Trump (right) and Jared Kushner, Ivanka's husband, are also both vice-presidents of the transition team. Image: Getty
Eric Trump (right) and Jared Kushner, Ivanka's husband, are also both vice-presidents of the transition team. Image: Getty
Donald Trump Jr is another vice-president. Image: Getty North America
Donald Trump Jr is another vice-president. Image: Getty North America

It’s also been announced Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel will become an advisor.

Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon, the former boss of Breitbart, was in Trump Tower when he was named vice-president of the transition team.

"Together this outstanding group of advisors, led by Vice President-elect Mike Pence, will build on the initial work done under the leadership of New Jersey governor Chris Christie to help prepare a transformative government, ready to lead from day one", Trump said in a statement announcing the change.

New Jersey governor Chris Christie is however set to stay on as a vice chair.

Donald Trump remarked on his 'busy day' in a tweet.