Let’s not also forget that when POTUS signed the Omnibus we got that House bill that provided an SES salary could be cut down to $1 - another way to RIF. Trump has cards to play and a winning hand. Knowing when to play them is key here. I posted a link to his book once which has a chapter called “Revenge” ... it was very relevant to the movie ;)
Salary down to $1 works for me. The private sector will look pretty nice at this salary!