PTC Web Desk: Donald Trump made a bold return to the White House on Monday as the 47th President of the United States, taking immediate and decisive actions to set the tone for his administration. In his inaugural post on Truth Social, Trump announced the dismissal of four senior officials appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, pointing to significant changes in the federal government.Trump’s Truth Social post declared the removal of 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 Centre for Scholars; and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President’s Export Council.In a nod to his famous catchphrase from the reality show 'The Apprentice', Trump wrote, “YOU’RE FIRED,” using the post as an official notice of termination for the named persons. He added that over 1,000 presidential appointees from the Biden administration were under review by his Presidential Personnel Office for dismissal, emphasising his commitment to aligning federal leadership with his vision to “Make America Great Again.”During his 29-minute inauguration speech, Donald Trump reiterated his promise to usher in a “Golden Age” for the United States, focusing on cutting bureaucracy, enhancing efficiency, and reshaping civil service. His speech criticised the previous administration, describing it as “radical and corrupt” and incapable of managing domestic crises, referencing the Los Angeles wildfires as an example.Trump laid out his priorities for the first 100 days in office, promising decisive action to implement his campaign pledges. He emphasized the importance of immediate reforms to restore American strength and confidence on both domestic and global fronts.Shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at streamlining federal operations and reversing Biden-era policies. These include: mandatory return to in-office work: Federal employees are now required to return to full-time, on-site work. Regulatory Freeze: A moratorium has been placed on the issuance of new federal regulations until the Trump administration gains full operational control of the government.Halting Biden-era executive orders: Trump suspended 78 executive orders issued by Joe Biden, as part of a broader strategy to dismantle policies he views as counterproductive to his administration’s goals.Reshaping government institutions: Trump’s announcement of widespread personnel changes reflects his campaign promise to revamp the federal government. His administration plans to evaluate and potentially restructure several departments to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucratic red tape.Many government agencies are preparing for significant changes in the coming weeks, as Trump’s administration evaluates civil service roles and policies. Among the proposed measures are potential department closures and reassessments of federal programmes to align them with his administration’s priorities.
