Trump Fires Bottoms from Export Council Following Resignation

In a dramatic turn on the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump announced the termination of several Biden-appointed officials, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, via his social media platform, Truth Social. However, Bottoms swiftly responded, noting that she had already resigned from her position on the President's Export Council effective January 4, rendering Trump's declaration moot. She expressed confusion over why Trump targeted her early in the morning of his inauguration and emphasized that her resignation meant he 'can’t fire someone who has already resigned.' Bottoms criticized Trump for lacking attention to detail, urging him to focus on more pressing global issues. This exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions and divides between Trump and figures from the previous administration. Bottoms has been a vocal critic of Trump, especially during her tenure as mayor amid the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice.