President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to blacklist individuals tied to establishment Republicans is a bold and necessary step to ensure his America-first agenda remains the administration’s top priority. Announced on Truth Social, Trump made it clear that figures connected to disloyal politicians like former Vice President Mike Pence, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and others will be excluded from holding executive branch roles.
Trump asks people who are recommending staffers for his incoming administration not to refer anyone who worked for Charles Koch, John Bolton, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, the Cheneys, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Mark Milly, James Mattis or Mark Esper. pic.twitter.com/TWEzvhTdas
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 16, 2025
Trump just gave a massive middle finger to the establishment wing of the GOP.
He is not hiring anyone who worked for:
-Charles Koch
-John Bolton
-Nikki Haley
-Mike Pence
-Dick/Liz Cheney
-Mitt Romney
-Paul Ryan
-Mark Milley
-James Mattis
-Mark YesperThis is a new party. pic.twitter.com/4aLtN4EiYR
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) January 16, 2025
Trump’s administration has already filled over 1,000 positions, but this move sends a strong message that only those committed to advancing the America-first vision will be part of his team. “They are outstanding in every way, and you will see the fruits of their labor over the coming years,” Trump said about his newly appointed staff. He firmly warned that allies of establishment figures would not be considered, effectively cutting off influence from globalist and anti-Trump circles.
Trump calls out Nikki Haley:
"Haley has some really bad money behind her. She has Koch who is a terrible globalist. He's fighting her." pic.twitter.com/NmaL6sX2aR
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 14, 2024
This is a great sign from the new Trump PPO office.
Remember what I said during the primary and people mocked me for it? I said there was a blacklist.
It’s real.
Lots of people are now in the “find out” phase as a result of their disloyalty. https://t.co/2hKC750UiI
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) January 16, 2025
This policy eliminates the risk of internal sabotage that plagued Trump’s first term. By rejecting recommendations for individuals connected to Pence, Haley, Mitt Romney and others, Trump is protecting his administration from the same obstruction that slowed critical reforms in his first term.
Charlie Kirk warns against a Trump/Haley ticket:
"That would be a Koch brother infiltration of a MAGA movement."pic.twitter.com/xJ1YPMoixT
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 16, 2024
In 2016, Trump appointed Haley as UN ambassador, where she had an opportunity to make a difference. She quit after two years and has done nothing but bad mouth him for six years.
What would you like to say to Nikki. pic.twitter.com/Iihjrc7O7U
— Dr. Thom, Ph.D., CPA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@TAG2335) November 15, 2024
Pence’s organization, Advancing American Freedom, has actively worked against Trump’s appointees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. Nikki Haley, despite endorsing Trump, continues to push policies that undermine America-first priorities. Keeping their allies out of government ensures that Trump’s administration remains focused on serving the American people.
Koch political network endorses Nikki Haley for president as it looks to stop Trump..🍿
Trump’s not going to be happy 🤣
Donald Trump called the billionaire Koch brothers a "total joke.”, at one time. pic.twitter.com/qdsIzVpkqr
— Jen 🇺🇸🏴☠️ (@jerrieskid) November 28, 2023
MAGA haters when Trump defeats Nikki Haley within minutes of the opening poll 😆
South Carolina has spoken! MAGA!!! pic.twitter.com/SqwhQCdaDp
— 🇺🇸Kelli Kay🇺🇸 (@KelliKayK) February 25, 2024
This blacklist is not about political grudges. It is about ensuring loyalty to the conservative agenda and preventing corporate and establishment elites from regaining control. Trump’s strategy will allow him to swiftly implement policies that prioritize American workers, secure borders and strengthen national sovereignty.
By refusing to allow former critics and disloyal operatives into his administration, Trump is positioning himself to deliver the bold changes voters demanded in 2024.
