Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone

Congress devised some positions to stay on during changes in administrations. But Donald Trump has declared his intent to replace at least three.

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Trump media stock ‘DJT’ drops as president-elect moves entire $4 billion stake to revocable trust

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock fell about 6% Friday after Donald J. Trump transferred his entire $4 billion stake in the company into a revocable trust, according to filings.
MarketWatch - 7h
Trump Accuses Juror of Misconduct in New Move to Overturn Hush-Money Conviction

The president-elect’s most recent attempt to overturn his Manhattan conviction was rebuffed by the judge overseeing the case, who said it was based on “mere hearsay and conjecture.”
The New York Times - 2d
Behind Christopher Wray's decision to leave FBI before Trump becomes president

Christopher Wray's intention to leave his post as FBI director is not surprising given President-elect Donald Trump's past comments about his intentions to replace him. CBS News' Nicole Sganga ...
CBS News - Dec. 11
Trump organization officially launches new Saudi Arabia tower

Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, officially announced the company’s first project in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, which consists of a 47 floor building. “Incredibly ...
The Hill - Dec. 11
President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up

The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
The Hill - Dec. 6
Trump moves to toss Georgia criminal case as president-elect

President-elect Trump on Wednesday asked to throw out his criminal election interference charges in Georgia following his election victory. Trump’s two federal indictments have already been ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
President-elect Trump considers replacing Hegseth for defense secretary, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, sources say. The embattled Fox News host is facing allegations of ...
CBS News - Dec. 4
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary pick, sources tell CBS News

Sources tell CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is considering making Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis his pick for secretary of defense after allegations of misconduct surfaced from Pete Hegseth's ...
CBS News - Dec. 4
Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.
The New York Times - Dec. 4