Trump Excludes Critics, Including Cheneys, from Hiring

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his incoming administration has already hired over 1,000 individuals, whom he describes as 'outstanding in every way'. However, he has explicitly stated that he will not consider hiring individuals who have worked with or been endorsed by prominent Republican critics, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and others suffering from what he terms 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'. Trump emphasized that recommendations should exclude those associated with figures such as John Bolton, Charles Koch, and Dick Cheney, prioritizing loyalty to his views and policies. This stance follows Pence and Haley's failed bids against Trump in the 2024 Republican primaries and the Cheneys' endorsement of Democrat Kamala Harris in the election. Trump's directive aims to streamline his administration's hiring process by avoiding those connected to his past administration's dissensions and broader GOP critiques, underscoring a continued emphasis on loyalty.