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.

View photos Mike Pence takes overall control of the new administration. Image: Getty More

View photos Ivanka Trump becomes vice-president of the transition team. Image: Getty More

View photos Eric Trump (right) and Jared Kushner, Ivanka's husband, are also both vice-presidents of the transition team. Image: Getty More

View photos Donald Trump Jr is another vice-president. Image: Getty North America More

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