Trump Targets Critics and Alters Federal Workforce in First Week of Second Term
President Trump takes swift actions against political adversaries and enacts changes to federal operations, raising concerns about retribution and governance.
- President Trump revoked security details for several former officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mike Pompeo, and John Bolton, despite ongoing threats against them.
- Trump used executive orders to revoke security clearances from critics, including former intelligence officials who had questioned the authenticity of Hunter Biden's laptop emails.
- Federal workforce policies were reshaped, with new directives making it easier to fire employees and placing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIA) staff on administrative leave.
- Trump announced the removal of multiple individuals from presidential advisory boards via his Truth Social platform, including former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley and chef José Andrés.
- The new administration initiated broad investigations into alleged Biden-era 'weaponization' of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, while also pardoning over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
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