Staff Reports
The political chess game is heating up as the clock counts down to January 20, when Donald Trump could make an unprecedented move by dismissing a slew of President Biden’s board and commission appointees. It turns out that he would not only be on solid legal footing but also could be following in the footsteps of Biden himself, who has set a menacing precedent that could come back to bite him.
It’s no secret that President Joe Biden has made some rather questionable appointments during his time in office, many of which have raised eyebrows and sparked outrage even among his most ardent supporters. If Trump opts to sweep them out as he enters a potential new term, he would be quite literally cleaning house—and let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to rid DC of some of the swampiest swamp creatures? The possible mass firing of these appointees would allow Trump to not only reset the federal boardroom but to also send a clear message that the days of Biden’s questionable choices are numbered.
The legal foundation for such actions lies in the precedent that Biden himself created. Over the past few years, the radical left has been known for disregarding norms and protocols, but Biden took it to a whole new level when he swiftly moved to remove and replace appointees from the previous administration. At the time, Democrats defended these actions as a legitimate reorganization effort. If Biden can wield that power, surely Trump could argue he has the same right to reshape the landscape of federal boards and commissions according to his vision.
The day President Trump is sworn in for his 2nd term, he should not hesitate to follow the precedent that Biden established. Biden fired, en masse, his predecessor’s appointees to presidential boards & commissions before their terms ended. ~@SeanSpicer https://t.co/j6ZlJuyEbx
— Ginny (@ginthegin) January 17, 2025
This bold move could also invigorate Trump’s base, electrifying supporters who have long been dismayed by the liberal agenda sweeping through Washington. Many Americans are eager to see their favorite outsider return to the political arena, and nothing says “I’m back” like a good old-fashioned housecleaning. Trump has always been one to shake things up, and this could serve as a rallying cry for both his followers and disillusioned independents who are tired of the endless stream of disappointments from the current administration.
In conclusion, if Trump decides to exercise his power to dismiss Biden’s appointees come January 20, he won’t just be making a strategic move; he will be drawing a clear line in the sand, demonstrating the contrast between his leadership style and that of Biden. Whether it ultimately pays off politically is anyone’s guess, but one thing is for certain: the spectacle of it all will undoubtedly grab headlines and provide plenty of fodder for the conservative commentary that keeps Americans awake at night, dreaming of a return to sanity in Washington.
