Trump Announces Longtime Aide Dan Scavino as Head of Personnel

Mr. Scavino, one of Mr. Trump’s most trusted advisers and a deputy chief of staff, has been by his side since the 2016 campaign.

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Trump Names His Personnel Chief as Ambassador to India

As head of presidential personnel appointments, Sergio Gor placed thousands of people across government, the president said.

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‘Trump Inc.’: Filings Show Staff Profited From Being in the President’s Orbit

A constellation of companies and groups paid President Trump’s supporters before they took jobs in his White House, according to new disclosure statements.

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Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed

President Trump’s decision to pull a close associate of Elon Musk’s out of the running to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.

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Trump to Withdraw Musk’s Ally as Nominee for Top NASA Job

Jared Isaacman was a close associate of Elon Musk, whose SpaceX company has multiple contracts with NASA.

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Trump’s Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past

The president made good on promises to seek revenge against enemies during his first week back in power, signaling in the process that anyone who crosses him in the future could also suffer.

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Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.

Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.

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