Trump is doubling down.
President Donald J. Trump has announced a major shake-up of the federal workforce, signaling a return to accountability, efficiency, and conservative leadership in Washington.
🚨 Tens of Thousands of Bureaucrats Reclassified as “At-Will” Employees
In a move aimed at draining the swamp and restoring trust in government, the Trump administration is reintroducing the “Schedule Policy/Career” classification. This change, backed by a new executive order, will affect roughly 50,000 federal employees—many of whom hold policy-shaping roles in key agencies.
“If they won’t follow the policies of the President, they won’t be collecting taxpayer paychecks,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
✅ What Is Schedule Policy/Career?
This new designation—based on a reform originally introduced during Trump’s first term—removes burdensome protections from federal workers who have historically been shielded from accountability, even in cases of poor performance or misconduct.
Under the new rules:
- Policy-shaping employees become at-will, just like in the private sector
- Agencies can terminate corrupt or subversive workers without drawn-out legal battles
- Biden-era civil service protections are rolled back, restoring executive authority
🇺🇸 A Return to Common-Sense Government
The executive order, titled “Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce,” reflects a core conservative principle: public servants work for the American people, not against the President they elected.
“We’re going to run the federal government like a business,” Trump added. “You work hard, you stay. You resist the mission? You’re out.”
This policy will streamline government, reduce waste, and help eliminate entrenched ideological resistance from within federal agencies.
🔍 Who’s Affected?
According to the Office of Personnel Management:
- An estimated 2% of the federal workforce falls under this policy
- Primarily senior staff involved in policy-making, advising, and confidential roles
- Agencies will be empowered to clean house and replace obstructionists with qualified professionals
🧹 Draining the Swamp: Why It Matters
For years, conservatives have raised concerns about the “deep state”—unelected officials undermining duly elected leadership. This reform strikes at the heart of that issue.
By restoring executive control, President Trump is:
- Cutting through bureaucracy
- Eliminating corruption
- Ensuring that policies reflect the will of the American people
📢 What Happens Next?
While the rules are being finalized, the White House confirmed that a follow-up executive order will activate the full implementation. Until then, agencies are preparing to review staffing in anticipation of the changes.
