Several of the president-elect's children have also taken roles within the team.
The statement goes against his campaign pledge to scrap the Affordable Care Act.
The pair have previously exchanged words on social media sites.
LGBTQ people in particular are worried about the impact of the Republican's win.
The votes are likely to increase Hillary Clinton's existing majority in the state.
Students carrying Trump poster shouted 'white power' as 2016 election-linked incidents surge.
Notes with supportive messages have been plastered across the walls of various subway stations.
Protest turns to riot in Portland as opposition to president-elect continues for third day after election win.
The hackers targeted US-based universities, think tanks, NGOs and the government.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index rises 0.2% to 17,375.54 points.
Harvard Professor Alex Keyssar told IBTimes UK the petition will not realistically be successful.
The president-elect faces a number of lawsuits, including a fraud case involving the defunct Trump University.
The woman had her car keys stolen and is believed to have been targeted because of her religion.
The GOP president-elect is thought to be keen to surround himself with his loyal staff.
The new president-elect has faced backlash from crowds in major cities across the US.
Democratic message of standing up for working people 'no longer holds much sway,' said Sanders.
US president-elect spoke to PM Theresa May in a phone call and invited her to visit Washington.
Although the Republican had backtracked on the pledge, it remained on his web page until this week.
The President-elect is expected to reward a clique of colourful loyalists who helped his historic run to the White House.
Obama not in joking mood as he prepares to meet with Republican president-elect.
Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on 8 November.
Construction, security and pharmaceutical companies could benefit from Trump's policies.