
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a strategic hiring policy aimed at preventing establishment Republicans from sabotaging his second-term agenda. On Truth Social, Trump made it clear that individuals connected to disloyal figures like Mike Pence, Nikki Haley and Mitt Romney will be barred from joining his administration.
This move reflects Trump’s commitment to learning from the staffing mistakes of his first term. By eliminating the influence of political insiders, Trump is creating a stronger foundation to push through policies that put America first.
Trump asks people who are recommending staffers for his incoming administration not to refer anyone who worked for Charles Koch, John Bolton, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, the Cheneys, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Mark Milly, James Mattis or Mark Esper. pic.twitter.com/TWEzvhTdas
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 16, 2025
Trump just gave a massive middle finger to the establishment wing of the GOP.
He is not hiring anyone who worked for:
-Charles Koch
-John Bolton
-Nikki Haley
-Mike Pence
-Dick/Liz Cheney
-Mitt Romney
-Paul Ryan
-Mark Milley
-James Mattis
-Mark YesperThis is a new party. pic.twitter.com/4aLtN4EiYR
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) January 16, 2025
Trump has already appointed over 1,000 loyal and capable individuals to federal positions. He praised his current team, saying, “They are outstanding in every way, and you will see the fruits of their labor over the coming years.” This team is poised to advance conservative policies without obstruction from establishment operatives.
Trump calls out Nikki Haley:
"Haley has some really bad money behind her. She has Koch who is a terrible globalist. He's fighting her." pic.twitter.com/NmaL6sX2aR
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 14, 2024
This is a great sign from the new Trump PPO office.
Remember what I said during the primary and people mocked me for it? I said there was a blacklist.
It’s real.
Lots of people are now in the “find out” phase as a result of their disloyalty. https://t.co/2hKC750UiI
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) January 16, 2025
Figures like Pence, Haley and Liz Cheney have repeatedly worked against Trump’s agenda. Pence’s organization, Advancing American Freedom, actively campaigned against Trump’s appointees. Haley has opposed Trump’s picks, including his nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence.
Charlie Kirk warns against a Trump/Haley ticket:
"That would be a Koch brother infiltration of a MAGA movement."pic.twitter.com/xJ1YPMoixT
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 16, 2024
In 2016, Trump appointed Haley as UN ambassador, where she had an opportunity to make a difference. She quit after two years and has done nothing but bad mouth him for six years.
What would you like to say to Nikki. pic.twitter.com/Iihjrc7O7U
— Dr. Thom, Ph.D., CPA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@TAG2335) November 15, 2024
By refusing to hire individuals connected to these political insiders, Trump is preventing the kind of internal resistance that slowed his first-term progress. This ensures his administration can focus on delivering for the American people without interference.
Koch political network endorses Nikki Haley for president as it looks to stop Trump..🍿
Trump’s not going to be happy 🤣
Donald Trump called the billionaire Koch brothers a "total joke.”, at one time. pic.twitter.com/qdsIzVpkqr
— Jen 🇺🇸🏴☠️ (@jerrieskid) November 28, 2023
MAGA haters when Trump defeats Nikki Haley within minutes of the opening poll 😆
South Carolina has spoken! MAGA!!! pic.twitter.com/SqwhQCdaDp
— 🇺🇸Kelli Kay🇺🇸 (@KelliKayK) February 25, 2024
Trump’s blacklist is a smart and necessary move to protect his administration and keep the focus on policies that strengthen the nation. With this strategy in place, Trump is positioned to drive bold reforms and restore America’s greatness.