Muhammad Naguib
Following Farouk's exile, a revolutionary government was formed by the Free Officers, headed by Muhammad Naguib. Eleven months later, the monarchy was abolished, and a republic was declared, with Naguib as President and Prime Minister. Salem gained the post of Communications Minister. Salem was considered a Nasser loyalist and strongly opposed Naguib holding power, many times humiliating the latter and using the Egyptian media against him.