**Trump Excludes Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo from Second Administration**

President-elect Trump announced on Saturday that he will not include Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo in his administration for his upcoming term. The decision is particularly notable given the history between Trump and Haley, who served as his UN ambassador but had a contentious relationship during the GOP primary. Despite eventually endorsing Trump, Haley had openly criticized him, calling his behavior “unhinged” and “toxic” during her campaign.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation.” This reveals his firm stance on excluding these figures from his team.

Responding to Trump’s post, Haley took to X, previously known as Twitter, on Saturday to express her gratitude for the opportunity she had to work with Trump at the United Nations. She wished him success in his efforts to create a stronger and safer America over the next four years.

Insiders familiar with the transition process informed Axios that Trump is focusing on selecting experienced candidates who are also loyal to the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. This strategy is intended to ensure unity and loyalty within his team as he prepares for his second term, according to reports by Axios journalists Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei.

While Mike Pompeo, who served as CIA director and Secretary of State during Trump’s first term, has not publicly sparred with Trump to the same extent as Haley, he has been critical of the former administration’s fiscal and foreign policies. Despite their criticisms, neither Haley nor Pompeo will be part of Trump’s future administration.

Sources have conveyed that Trump is intent on avoiding the inclusion of former generals on his national security team, preferring instead to appoint businessmen, CEOs, and other loyalists to key positions in Washington, D.C. This marks a shift from his first term, reflecting lessons learned and a desire for a more cohesive team.