President Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight Tuesday, including a top envoy to Iran during his first term, Brian Hook, and retired Gen.

Former President Joe Biden greeted President Donald Trump at the White House in advance of Monday’s inauguration with a conciliatory gesture, telling him and first lady Melania Trump: “Welcome home.” Trump ended his first day back in that home by posting a sneering message boasting of how his team was hunting down hundreds of Biden appointees to throw out of office.

Upon returning to the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Brian Hook, who served as his special envoy for Iran during his previous term.

He began by dismissing four people: retired Gen. Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council; celebrity chef José Andrés from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition; Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars; and Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, from the President’s Export Council.

Trump said Tuesday his administration is in the process of “identifying and removing” more than 1,000 Biden appointees.

President Donald Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight on Tuesday.

Hours after retaking office, US President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of four senior government officials who were appointed by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.

President Donald Trump removed four holdover high-profile presidential appointees early Tuesday, using his Truth Social platform to deliver the message.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to remove over 1,000 appointees from the administration of former President Joe Biden, announcing four dismissals on social media, including celebrity chef Jose Andres and former top general Mark Milley.

Trump’s commitment to thousands of changes is in line with his continued pledge to rid the federal government of employees he views as disloyal.

The Diplomatic Security detail was pulled Wednesday for the two former Trump administration officials, three sources said.

Trump also dismissed Mark Milley, Brian Hook, and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump aims to remove over 1,000 appointees from the previous administration to align with his Make America Great Again vision.