Formerly Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was among the first names Trump announced as being terminated from their posts. Bottoms was appointed by President Biden to serve on the President’s Export Council, a national advisory committee on international trade.

"We know there are races that will be taking place in the state of Georgia in 2026. I'm paying attention to what those opportunities may be," Bottoms said.

Keisha Lance Bottoms clarifies resignation: Atlanta's former mayor announced she resigned from her position on President Biden's Export Council on Jan. 4, one day before President Trump claimed she was fired as part of his removal of over 1,000 Biden-era appointees.

In the wee hours of Tuesday (Jan. 21) morning, Donald Trump continued his White House takeover by announcing the terminations of four delegates from Joe Biden’s term. “My presidential personnel office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over 1,

With his infamous “You’re Fired!” phrase, Trump terminated Lance Bottoms via social media, but the former mayor reminded him she had already resigned.

Former President Biden also removed many Trump appointees after taking office, including former press secretary Sean Spicer

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces that she will not seek reelection at a press conference at City Hall on May 7, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a video she will not run for reelection this year,

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hinted at her next move in politics after President Donald Trump attempted to fire her from the senior advisory position she held under the Biden administration.