Trump fires four officials, Who are they?

Published January 21st, 2025 - 07:02 GMT
US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump posted on his social media outlet "Truth Social" early Tuesday announcing the firing of four senior government officials appointed by his former President Joe Biden.

President Trump also warned that "over a thousand more" would also be removed from their jobs in the first post he made on Truth Social since his inauguration.

"My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again," Donald Trump wrote.

In the statement, the US president fired Jose Andres from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President's Export Council.

"Let this serve as Official Notice of Dismissal for these 4 individuals, with many more, coming soon," Trump maintained in his post. The post also included the firm words: "YOU'RE FIRED!".

The firing also comes along dozens of other decisions Trump made since his inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. as he returns to the White House. 

On Monday, Trump announced that the US will be leaving the World Health Organization, for the organization's improper handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

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