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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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, arrives to testify before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 03, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump reportedly pulled security detail for Fauci late Thursday.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • 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.