Former President Donald Trump has made bold promises to “demolish the deep state” if he is given another term in office, according to reports from inside sources. Trump has vowed to completely transform the federal government, making it more beholden to his own whims and worldview.
Key initiatives of a potential second Trump term include sweeping away civil service protections, moving federal jobs out of Washington, and even eliminating or dismantling entire departments. Policy experts have warned that these actions could politicize the federal workforce, force out experienced employees, and lead to corruption and political patronage.
One of Trump’s proposed changes includes reclassifying thousands of civil service jobs into politically appointed positions, a move that could threaten public interest and expertise within the government. Reissuing executive orders to give the president power to remove supposed “rogue bureaucrats” is also a concerning development for the civil service.
President Joe Biden has made efforts to block Trump’s plans to reclassify civil service workers as political appointees, but experts worry about the potential consequences if Trump is granted a second term. Previous attempts by Trump to move federal agencies out of Washington have already shown negative impacts, with a Government Accountability Office investigation revealing the drawbacks of agricultural agencies’ relocation.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised about Trump’s use of the government to target political enemies and pursue baseless prosecutions. His blueprint for a second term involves dismantling government departments and restricting various agencies, raising alarms among critics.
Experts are particularly troubled by the involvement of key officials in the Project 2025 plan, as it signals even more drastic changes on the horizon if Trump were to be reelected. The fear of a loss of merit-based civil service and an increase in corruption looms large as Trump lays out his vision for a potential second term.
