Trump Announces Major Staffing Update Just Days Before Swearing-In
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to take swift action once he officially assumes office next week. In a significant announcement on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, Trump shared details about his incoming administration's preparations.
According to his post, more than a thousand individuals have already been hired for government positions. Additionally, he cautioned against recommending candidates associated with certain political figures whom he views as part of the so-called "DC Swamp."
"As of today, the incoming Trump Administration has hired over 1,000 people for The United States Government," Trump stated. "They are outstanding in every way, and you will see the fruits of their labor over the coming years. We will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and it will happen very quickly!"
He further emphasized the importance of avoiding recommendations for individuals linked to specific figures, saying, "In order to save time, money, and effort, it would be helpful if you would not send, or recommend to us, people who worked with, or are endorsed by, Americans for No Prosperity (headed by Charles Koch), ‘Dumb as a Rock’ John Bolton, ‘Birdbrain’ Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, disloyal Warmongers Dick Cheney, and his Psycho daughter, Liz, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, General(?) Mark Milley, James Mattis, Mark Yesper, or any of the other people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome, more commonly known as TDS." He concluded with, "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Having faced internal opposition from members of his first administration, Trump appears determined to enter his second term with a more unified team. While his latest appointments are largely considered loyalists, he still faces challenges from a pro-Democrat federal bureaucracy.
A newly released survey reinforces the claim that a "deep state" exists within the federal government and is aligned with Democratic interests, working against the will of the American majority.
The research, conducted by Scott Rasmussen’s Napolitan Institute and RMG Research, found that a significant portion of federal government managers at various levels are gearing up to push back against Trump’s policies, despite his election victory. According to Just the News, the poll results suggest strong resistance from within the bureaucracy.
Findings from the survey indicate that while elite voters showed greater support for Harris compared to federal managers, elite groups were still more inclined to back Trump than those in government positions.
The survey divided respondents into three distinct categories: federal government managers, the Elite 1%, and Main Street Americans.
Federal government managers are defined as employees earning at least $75,000 annually and residing in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The Elite 1% consists of individuals living in densely populated regions with at least 10,000 residents per square mile, holding postgraduate degrees, and earning upwards of $150,000 per year. This group makes up roughly 1% of the U.S. population. Main Street Americans, by contrast, do not share any of these characteristics, as reported by the outlet.
According to polling data, 45% of federal government managers cast their votes for Trump, while 52% supported Harris. Only 44% of this group expressed backing for his administration, with 42% indicating plans to resist. Among those who voted for Harris, a striking 80% stated their intention to oppose Trump’s administration, with just 1% saying they would offer even partial support.
Within the Elite 1%, 34% supported Trump, compared to 64% for Harris. Among this group, 48% expressed willingness to support Trump as president, whereas 39% indicated opposition to his administration.
In contrast, the broader voter population showed 50% backing Trump. Among all voters, 56% signaled their intent to support his administration, while only 29% expressed plans to resist.
"We talk about politics, and government by consent of the governed, but the narrative is dominated by the elites," Rasmussen explained in a Napolitan Institute webinar on Thursday. "So the more that President Trump can begin to either neutralize or win over some of these elites, there’s a real chance to change the narrative."