Former Associate Fired, Has Nothing Good to Say About Donald Trump—But Insiders Aren’t Buying It

The latest in a long line of ousted insiders, Person Fired—who was dismissed from their position for reasons not entirely clear—has taken to the media to air grievances about their time working for Trump. Their complaints? A familiar list of criticisms about his leadership style, decision-making, and, of course, his personality.

But while Person Fired attempts to paint Trump as erratic and difficult to work with, some insiders close to the former president are less than sympathetic to their plight, dismissing their criticisms with a collective shrug. One insider, speaking on condition of anonymity, summed it up bluntly: “They were a tool. Let’s be honest, if they weren’t fired, we wouldn’t be hearing a peep from them.”

A Pattern of Criticism

Person Fired isn’t the first disgruntled former employee to speak out against Trump—and they certainly won’t be the last. High-profile departures have frequently resulted in post-White House book deals, exclusive interviews, and public critiques of the 45th president. Former national security advisor John Bolton, ex-attorney Michael Cohen, and even former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson all famously distanced themselves from Trump after leaving his administration, often with harsh words.

Cohen, who once called Trump “the most dangerous man in America,” flipped on his former boss after being convicted of financial crimes, later releasing a memoir filled with damning accusations. John Bolton, in his book The Room Where It Happened, lambasted Trump’s foreign policy decisions and overall fitness for office. And let’s not forget former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who described Trump as having no “mature leadership.”

But while their critiques have garnered attention, it’s also clear that, in some circles, these outspoken critics are viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism—especially by those still in Trump’s orbit.

“They Were Always Complaining”

One Trump insider, when asked about Person Fired’s recent comments, was dismissive: “They’re just bitter. If they were that unhappy working here, why didn’t they leave earlier?” Another Trump loyalist quipped, “You know, there’s a reason they got fired. You don’t throw a tantrum about the guy who gave you a job once you’re out of it. They were always complaining about something. A real tool.”

This kind of insider criticism of Trump’s former employees has become routine. In fact, it often follows the same script: as soon as someone starts bad-mouthing Trump after their departure, they’re labeled as disgruntled, ineffective, or—worse—expendable. When asked for comment, one senior aide to Trump didn’t hold back, saying, “The people who complain the loudest after they’re let go are usually the ones who were doing the least while they were here.”

Loyalty and Trump’s Inner Circle

Despite the numerous public fallouts with former associates, Trump has maintained a fiercely loyal inner circle. Those who continue to stand by him describe these public breakups as more about opportunism than genuine moral reckoning. “It’s simple,” said another insider. “People want to cash in. They know slamming Trump sells. But when they were here, they were fine with the way things ran—until they weren’t.”

The narrative of insiders-turned-critics is further complicated by the fact that many former Trump employees enjoyed long, lucrative careers while working for him. Some were plucked from obscurity, rising to fame as part of Trump’s team. “They wouldn’t even be known if not for Trump,” another Trump loyalist added. “Now, they’re playing the victim because it gets them attention. It’s pathetic.”

The Political Fallout

Criticism of Trump, however, continues to resonate with a large portion of the American public, particularly those who never warmed to his leadership style. Person Fired’s latest jabs may find a receptive audience among Trump’s detractors, but for Trump’s base and his current inner circle, it’s just more of the same.

To them, Trump’s critics—especially those who were once close to him—are opportunists with little credibility. “It’s a pattern,” one former White House staffer said. “First, they’re loyal. Then they’re fired. Then they’re bitter. And now, they’re trying to rewrite history. It’s boring at this point.”

For now, Person Fired joins a long list of former Trump allies who’ve found themselves in the media spotlight after falling out with the ex-president. Whether their criticism will have a lasting impact is anyone’s guess, but for Trump’s defenders, one thing is clear: “They’re just another tool, trying to stay relevant.”

In the end, as one insider put it, “They may not like Trump, but without him, no one would even know their name.”