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Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers


Published on 2025-01-25 13:20:48 - MSN
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  • Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests, with White House screening teams fanning out to government agencies to check for "Make America Great Again" bona fides and carefully parsing applicants' politics and social media posts.

The article from MSN, titled "Loyalty Tests and MAGA Checks: Inside the Trump White House’s Intense Screening of Job Seekers," details the rigorous vetting process implemented by former President Donald Trump's administration for potential appointees. This process was designed to ensure that only individuals with unwavering loyalty to Trump and his "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) agenda were selected. The screening involved multiple layers of checks, including social media reviews for any anti-Trump sentiments, interviews with current or former Trump loyalists, and even informal loyalty tests where candidates were asked about their views on Trump's policies and personal loyalty to him. The process was often described as invasive and intense, with candidates sometimes facing questions about their political beliefs, their stance on Trump's controversial decisions, and their willingness to defend the President publicly. This approach was part of Trump's broader strategy to surround himself with a team that would not only support but also actively promote his political and personal brand, often sidelining traditional qualifications in favor of ideological alignment.

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