Article snippet: Consider it a Bluth family motto for the West Wing: There’s always a job at the White House. That’s because in the 24 or so months since President Trump took office, more than 30 people have left the administration — whether they resigned, forcibly resigned, or were fired. But, as news outlets have reported, Trump doesn’t like getting his hands dirty. Perhaps that’s why the man who became famous off the phrase “You’re fired” has only fired a few himself since his term began, often opting instead to make others do the dirty work — or shaming those he wants out into quitting. Here are the staff members who have walked in through the administration’s revolving door, as well as the dates it was announced they would be walking out. Patrick Kennedy — Jan. 25, 2017 The former undersecretary for management and longtime State Department official, Patrick Kennedy resigned just a few days after Trump’s inauguration, leaving behind a role he had held since 2007. At least two other top officials in the State Department left alongside him. Michael Flynn — Feb. 13, 2017 General Michael Flynn three weeks into his administration. Trump and the White House claim that Flynn was forced out because he lied to Vice President Mike Pence about a phone call he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States. Preet Bharara — March 11, 2017 The former US attorney’s firing came as a surprise to himself and allies alike because Trump, as then-president-elect Trump, had asked Bharara t... Link to the full article to read more
A look at the Trump administration’s revolving door - The Boston Globe
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