WASHINGTON, D.C. — The incoming Trump administration has announced the hiring of more than 1,000 individuals for roles within the U.S. government, according to a statement released today. Former President Donald Trump described the new hires as “outstanding in every way” and expressed confidence that their work would yield results in the coming years.

In the announcement, Trump urged supporters and advisers to avoid recommending candidates associated with specific political figures and organizations. He specifically requested that individuals connected to Americans for Prosperity, led by Charles Koch, and several high-profile political figures, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Defense Secretary James Mattis, not be considered for roles in his administration.

The statement also criticized prominent Republicans such as former Vice President Dick Cheney, Rep. Liz Cheney, Sen. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Paul Ryan, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, labeling them as disloyal or critical of his leadership.

Trump reaffirmed his commitment to advancing his “Make America Great Again” agenda, stating that progress would happen “very quickly” under his renewed leadership.

The announcement reflects Trump’s strategy to surround himself with loyalists as he prepares for his return to the White House.

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