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EXCLUSIVE: Biden Purges Trump Appointees From Numerous Boards In ‘Unprecedented’ Departure From Norms

Biden previously had boards simply not meet at all, rather than risk input from Trump appointees

Luke Rosiak
EXCLUSIVE: Biden Purges Trump Appointees From Numerous Boards In ‘Unprecedented’ Departure From Norms
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The Joe Biden administration is purging the federal government’s constellation of advisory boards and commissions of Donald Trump appointees, even though such people are typically appointed to fixed terms and are not removed by new presidents.

Officials received curt letters, with one dated today saying, “Please submit your resignation to me by the close of business today. Should we not receive your resignation, your position with the Board will be terminated effective 6:00 pm tonight. Thank you.”

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