By Charles Switzer
5:59pm PST, Jan 16, 2025
'Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)' Not Allowed
As President-elect
Donald Trump prepares to assume office on Monday, January 20, he outlined specific criteria for his administration's hiring practices.
In a recent Truth Social post, Trump emphasized that individuals associated with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" — or those who have previously opposed his policies — will not be considered for positions in his government.
This directive has significant implications for several prominent figures. Here's who made the list.
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John Bolton
John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor under Trump from 2018 to 2019, had a tumultuous tenure marked by policy disagreements.
Bolton's subsequent criticism of Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding North Korea and Iran, strained their relationship further.
Given Bolton's outspoken opposition and alignment with what Trump terms "TDS," it is highly unlikely he will be considered for any role in the upcoming administration.
Trump's summary of Bolton: "Dumb as a rock."
Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has had a fluctuating relationship with Trump.
After serving in his administration, she initially distanced herself but later endorsed his 2024 presidential bid. This endorsement drew criticism from figures like Bolton, who questioned her motives.
At the end of it all, the soon-to-be 47th president called Haley a "birdbrain."
Liz Cheney
Former House Representative
Liz Cheney has been one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics.
She consistently opposed his influence within the party, stating, "Donald Trump is not a conservative."
In 2024, Cheney announced her support for Democrat
Kamala Harris, marking her first vote for a Democrat and signaling her "firm" stance against Trump.
The President-elect called her a "psycho."
Mike Pence
Mike Pence, who served as Vice President from 2017 to 2021, experienced a strained relationship with Trump, especially following the events of January 6, 2021.
In the 2024 Republican primaries, Pence ran against Trump, highlighting their divergent political paths. Trump's recent statements suggest that those affiliated with Pence are unlikely to be part of the new administration, even though the pair shared a brief handshake at former President
Jimmy Carter's funeral on January 9.
The billionaire blacklisted his former VP but spared him a label in the process.
Mitt Romney
Senator
Mitt Romney has been a consistent critic of Trump, often opposing him on key issues.
In 2024, Romney declined to support Trump's presidential bid, aligning with other Republicans like Cheney in their dissent. Romney's stance "reflects a broader division within the Republican Party establishment regarding Trump's leadership," a political analyst shared.
The former presidential nominee was also spared an insult.
Paul Ryan
Former House Speaker
Paul Ryan maintained a cautious distance from Trump in recent years.
While not as vocal as some peers, Ryan's lack of endorsement and previous critiques suggest a clear disapproval.
However, his insult-free inclusion in Trump's list indicates a continued rift between the two Republican figures.
James Mattis
James Mattis, who served as Secretary of Defense until his resignation in 2018, has occasionally expressed veiled criticisms of Trump's leadership.
His departure on principled grounds suggests he would not align with the current administration's direction, making his return improbable.
President-elect Trump's explicit criteria for staffing his administration exclude individuals who have previously opposed his policies or are associated with "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
In other words, "his first term all over again," a commenter on X quipped.
