White House Installs Trump Loyalists in Federal HR Shakeup

The White House has appointed Trump loyalists Billy Long and Douglas Hoelscher to senior roles at the federal HR agency to enhance policy alignment amid tensions following an unexpected email demanding worker accountability. The move coincides with Elon Musk's influence in reshaping government operations.

In a strategic move to enhance alignment with policy initiatives, the White House has positioned Trump loyalists Billy Long and Douglas Hoelscher in key advisory roles at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This comes after a contentious government-wide email prompted tension within federal agencies, demanding employees justify their weekly achievements.

The appointments aim to improve coordination between OPM and the administration as President Trump pursues an extensive reorganization of federal bureaucracy, spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk. This upheaval saw Musk's controversial involvement in agency operations following an email on February 22 that stirred unrest among civil servants.

The ongoing shakeup, which has drawn ire and confusion within Trump's cabinet, underscores the administration's effort to streamline government processes, cut costs, and reduce bureaucratic friction. Despite chaos generated by the email, White House officials emphasize the President's commitment to executing his agenda efficiently and effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)