JUST IN: Trump Lays Down The Law, Issues Stern Warning To His Cabinet Picks

President-elect Donald Trump has instructed his Cabinet nominees to steer clear of social media ahead of their Senate confirmation hearings, which are set to begin next week.

Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, delivered the directive in a message sent Sunday evening, emphasizing the need for nominees to stay off platforms like X and Facebook. The memo reflects a shift toward more structured communication as the president-elect seeks to avoid any distractions or controversies that could derail the confirmation process.

Wiles said in a memo obtained by The New York Post, “While this instruction has been delivered previously, I am reiterating that no member of the incoming administration or Transition speaks for the United States or the President-elect himself.” She further instructed in her Dec. 29 communication, “Accordingly, all intended nominees should refrain from any public social media posts without prior approval of the incoming White House counsel.”

The decision to impose a social media freeze appears to be part of a broader strategy by the Trump transition team to limit online squabbles. While Trump himself has been known for his outspoken posts, the latest move signals a clear intent to run a tight ship as he transitions to the Oval Office.

Several members of Trump’s incoming cabinet have already drawn scrutiny, and Democrats are promising tough questioning on issues ranging from ethics to past policy positions. By restricting social media use, the Trump team is likely seeking to limit any additional ammunition for critics in what could be contentious hearings. Notably, figures such as Pete Hegseth, nominated for Defense Secretary, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, have reduced their public engagement ahead of the hearings.

Washington DC., USA, January 19, 2017 Steven Mnuchin testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee during hearing on his appointment by President Donald Trump as the Secretary of the Treasury

According to a Trump transition source, the memo from Wiles is not a reaction to the recent social media turmoil sparked by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chairs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy concerning H-1B visas—a topic that caused a stir in MAGA circles. Despite its official-sounding name, DOGE does not require Senate confirmation, allowing the tech moguls to freely express their views online. The source explained to The Post, “It was a reminder of the guidance to intended nominees as confirmation hearings get underway next week.”

With a slim 53-47 Republican majority in the Senate, President-elect Trump faces a tight squeeze for nominee confirmations. He can only afford to lose up to three Republican votes for each nominee, assuming Democrats stand together in opposition. The confirmation hearings are set to begin in mid-January. The Senate confirmation process unfolds in several steps: First, the President submits a written nomination to the Senate. This is followed by a review by the relevant Senate committee, which conducts hearings and investigations. Finally, following the committee’s recommendation, the full Senate votes to either confirm or reject the nominee.

As the nation prepares for Trump’s inauguration on January 20, his transition team is signaling that the path forward will be one of focus and discipline. They hope this message resonates not just within the Cabinet but across the new administration.

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