Despite the mass exits, over two dozen Biden appointees remain in their posts, with at least three still confirmed active as of Thursday. Requests for comment from the Justice Department and White House went unanswered.
Trump’s Billionaire Ambassadors Sweep Senate Approval
Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed three of President Trump’s ambassadorial nominees, sending billionaires to strategic posts in Europe and the Middle East:
- Warren Stephens, United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, 59-39 vote.
- Tom Barrack, Turkey, 60-36 vote.
- Tilman Feritta, Italy.
Stephens, former CEO of Stephens Inc. in Little Rock, has been a major GOP donor, contributing millions to Trump-aligned PACs. Senator Tom Cotton praised him as a “family man, businessman, philanthropist, and patriot,” highlighting his suitability to strengthen U.S.-UK relations. Trump lauded Stephens as someone who “has always dreamed of serving the United States full time.”
Barrack, a longtime Trump ally and private equity executive, was also confirmed amid strong party-line support.
This series of high-profile moves signals the Trump administration’s focus on replacing key federal legal and diplomatic positions with loyal allies, reshaping both domestic enforcement and international representation.
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