President-elect Donald Trump recently announced in a Truth Social post that his incoming administration has already hired over 1,000 individuals to work for the U.S. government ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration. Trump emphasized the quality of the hires, expressing confidence in their abilities and hinting at the positive impact they will have on the country in the coming years.
In the post, Trump also made it clear that individuals associated with or endorsed by certain figures, whom he referred to as suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' would not be considered for job positions. Among those mentioned were former National Security Adviser John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, and others.
Trump specifically highlighted that individuals who have worked with or received endorsements from these figures should not be recommended for government roles to streamline the hiring process and ensure efficiency.
Nikki Haley and Mike Pence, both of whom ran for the GOP presidential nomination in the recent election cycle, were noted in the post. While Haley endorsed Trump, Pence did not. Additionally, Trump criticized individuals like Dick Cheney, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and others for their past actions and statements against him.
Cheney, who voted to impeach Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, has been a vocal critic of the former president. Romney, who also voted to convict Trump after the 2021 House impeachment, has openly expressed his opposition to Trump and indicated that he did not support him in the previous elections.
John Bolton, known for his criticism of Trump, stated in a BBC interview that he did not believe the candidates were suitable for the presidency and would not vote for either of them. Trump's post on Truth Social reflects his administration's stance on hiring practices and the exclusion of individuals associated with those deemed critical of his leadership.
