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.

  • Cyborganism
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    1 day ago

    I don’t understand how one man can be so evil. Then again, he’s not alone in this. He’s got a whole team of evil people behind him. But still, how do people become so evil?

    • krashmo@lemmy.world
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      He’s just rubber stamping Project 2025 stuff. Trump is too stupid to understand most of what he’s doing. That doesn’t really change what’s happening but it does add an extra layer of absurdity to it all.