All special assistants to the president are typically political appointees of the first year of the new president. — Roger Cressey Copy Share Image
Presidents and cabinet officials could send a strong message of accountability if they held senior appointees responsible for their performance. — Richard Grenell Copy Share Image
The professional permanent staff that lies right beneath them will still be in place, making everything work until the [Donald] Trump appointees… — Lawrence O'Donnell Copy Share Image
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