Summary
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has triggered sweeping purges and retributions against officials he deems disloyal.
He revoked Secret Service protection for former national security figures, fired Department of Justice lawyers investigating him, dismissed 30 inspectors general without notice, and reassigned career officials.
Federal employees face pressure to demonstrate loyalty or face removal.
An executive order mandates reviewing agencies involved in Trump-related investigations, fueling concerns of systemic retaliation.
Insiders describe the atmosphere as “shell-shocked” and worse than expected.
If I were a US comedian, I would be nervous.
Pleas, Jon Stewart, GTFO while you still can
He’s probably too busy downplaying things. I get that he’s tired of being angry, but…
I think he’s one of the few that would rather get arrested and disappear than turn his back on America. I wouldn’t blame him if he did or anyone with the resources to do so.