Trump Fires Four Officials and Threatens Mass Dismissals in Government Shake-Up
Newly Sworn-in President Trump Takes Action on Day One, Removing Officials and Promising Further Cuts
Trump Fires Four Officials, Threatens Thousands with Dismissal
Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, made a dramatic start to his second term by firing four senior government officials on his first day in office. The announcement, made via his Truth Social account, also included a warning of further dismissals as part of his administration’s efforts to streamline government operations.
In his post, Trump confirmed that over 1,000 officials appointed by the previous administration are under review for removal. He stated that these individuals do not align with his vision of “Making America Great Again” and hinted at a more extensive shake-up in the coming weeks.
The four dismissed officials include:
- José Andrés, Member of the Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
- Mark Milley, Member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council
- Brian Hook, from the Wilson Center for Scholars
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, Member of the Export Council
Trump’s post clarified that the announcement serves as an official termination notice for the four individuals and hinted at impending dismissals for others.
During his election campaign, Trump emphasized reducing government expenditure, streamlining bureaucracy, and enhancing efficiency within federal departments. He even proposed shutting down specific departments entirely if necessary. These promises now seem to be taking shape, as his second term begins with significant administrative actions
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Adding to the shake-up, Trump is set to launch a new government division aimed at further cost-cutting, co-led by tech mogul Elon Musk.
Trump also signed several executive orders on his first day, signaling a series of sweeping reforms that could create a turbulent atmosphere in U.S. government offices in the days to come.
Stay tuned for updates as Trump’s administration rolls out further changes.
