Former US President Donald Trump is allegedly preparing a radical shake-up of the federal workforce should he win the 2024 election, according to insiders. The controversial plan would see thousands of career civil servants replaced with political appointees loyal to the Trump administration.
The 'Schedule F' Revival
At the heart of the proposal is the revival of an obscure executive order known as 'Schedule F', which Trump signed in the final months of his presidency. This would reclassify certain federal positions as essentially political appointments, making it easier to fire career officials and install ideological allies.
Potential Impact on Government
Experts warn this could lead to:
- Mass departures of experienced civil servants
- Politicisation of traditionally neutral agencies
- Disruption to essential government functions
- Weakened institutional knowledge
Scott Kupor, a former Trump administration official, has reportedly been involved in developing these plans, though details remain closely guarded.
Democratic Backlash
Opponents have condemned the proposal as an attempt to create a 'patronage system' that would undermine the professional civil service. 'This isn't about efficiency - it's about installing yes-men who won't question presidential authority,' one Democratic lawmaker stated anonymously.
Republican Support
Conservative advocates argue the federal bureaucracy has become too resistant to elected leadership. 'The deep state routinely thwarts the will of the people,' claimed a Trump campaign spokesperson. 'This reset is long overdue.'
The debate raises fundamental questions about the balance between political control and professional governance in Washington's corridors of power.
