Trump Team’s Political Loyalty Purge of Civil Servants Sparks Outrage
Incoming Trump administration officials are questioning White House national security staff about their political affiliations, social media activity, and donation history, prompting some to prepare for departure despite assurances of continued employment. This questioning reflects Trump’s stated aim to remove perceived disloyalists from the government, a goal intensified by his focus on dismantling the so-called “deep state.” The incoming National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, has explicitly stated plans to replace national security staff with individuals fully aligned with Trump’s agenda. This planned purge contrasts sharply with current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s concerns about maintaining operational continuity.
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