The loyalty test he is speaking of is loyalty to Trump and his agenda.
But after the infighting and staff turnover that characterised the Republican nominee’s first term in office, Lutnick said appointees to a new Trump administration would need to show “fidelity” to the agenda and the president himself.
“Those people were not pure to his vision,” Lutnick said, referring to senior advisers who quit Trump’s White House or became hostile to his presidency.
“They’re all going to be on the same side, and they’re all going to understand the policies, and we’re going to give people the role based on their capacity — and their fidelity and loyalty to the policy, as well as to the man.”
source (archive.ph)
This doesn't mean I like Lutnik but I don't want to take him out of context.
Perhaps this is a role he is well suited for, but I find it hard to believe his pro-Israeli views will not influence staffing decisions. I'm sure Trump will retain veto power on candidates. We have to wait and see.
@aou after I looked at the source, post title is a bit misleading.