Thread by @revolvingdoorDC

THREAD: When it comes to political appointees, the Trump admin has 1 standard: personal loyalty to the president. In typical norm breaking fashion, applicants for political positions have been asked to their describe public commentary on Mr. Trump

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Political appointees are also subject to “reinterviews” to further test their loyalty. Those who fail to advance Trump’s agenda are swiftly removed. At RDP we are wary of these lasting appointees who have survived the admin’s loyalty tests.

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While the vast majority of Trump’s loyalists will step down on Biden’s inauguration day, a small but powerful group will not. These appointees could sabotage a federal government that works in the public’s interest.

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Building back better can’t wait. Action on #coronavirus , #unemployment , #housing , & many other issues are desperately needed on day 1. We suggest the following actions to deal with potential saboteurs:

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✅legally remove trump’s political appointees

Biden could legally remove the director of the #CFPB, comptroller of the currency, general counsel of the #NLRB, director of the #FHFA and the commissioner of the #SSA

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✅Demote trump’s political appointees

Those political appointees Biden cannot legally fire, he could demote. Commissions that fall under this category include the @FDICgov, @FERC , @TheNCUA , @PostalRegulator , & @CFTC .

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✅Keep tradition, ask pol. appointees to step down

In many agencies, the chairperson is protected from removal but traditionally steps down during transitions of power from one party to another. This includes the @FCC, @NTSB, @SEC_News, @USEEOC, @FERC, @FTC & @NLRB

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Without strong action, Trump loyalists could still set agency agendas & thwart the swift action we need from the Federal government

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