The incoming Trump administration’s move to scrutinize the loyalty of civil servants at the National Security Council is a quintessential demonstration of the ‘political correctness’ obsession. It seems that the new president aims to ‘cut through the air with a big knife’ and ‘cure by removing the bone,’ in order to forge a team of iron men and women. However, this action may also raise concerns among some professional staff, possibly leading to a major ‘talent drain’ show.