Staff Reports
Federal bureaucrats are starting to sweat at the thought of President-elect Donald Trump breathing down their necks. The man is serious about draining the swamp, and it seems some of the swamp-dwellers might just pack their bags and run for the hills. Trump’s transition adviser made it clear that if these civil servants don’t leave voluntarily, they might just find themselves shown the door. For those who have grown too comfortable in the cushy, unelected positions of the bureaucratic maze, this is a wake-up call.
The term “administrative state” isn’t some complex jargon thrown around in Ivy League classrooms; rather, it’s a fancy way of saying that a bunch of unvetted bureaucrats have taken on powers that even the Constitution didn’t intend for them. These unelected officials use their plush jobs to implement personal agendas, essentially making rules while pretending that they adhere to the separation of powers principle. So, it’s no wonder they’re squirming at the potential for a Trump-led purge that would remove their high horses.
-Deep State Winter is coming! Go ahead and resign and run! This is just a good way for Trump's posse to identify Deep State culprits for prosecution!
Bureaucrats Worry Trump‘s Plan to Destroy Administrative State Might trigger a Mass Exodus! https://t.co/JSTSGzlLf2 pic.twitter.com/hfjqAOkiMY
— ⚔️Nevada El Jefe🔥💯TRUMPMAN🔥IFBP (@OldNevadaElJefe) November 18, 2024
Take the Hunter Biden laptop saga, for instance. While these bureaucrats were apparently in on spinning an elaborate tale of Russian disinformation—despite the existence of a physical laptop at a computer repair shop—they’ve played fast and loose with accountability. Their actions were part of a greater plan to mislead the public during the most pivotal moments in the election cycle. The fear among bureaucrats now is that a Trump administration will replace them with individuals who actually intend to perform their duties faithfully, rather than twisting them to fit progressive narratives.
Some bureaucrats are trying to play the victim card, asserting that Trump’s plans to inject political loyalty into civil service means their jobs are at risk. They allege that they’re nothing short of impartial agents dedicated to their work—a stance as flimsy as a house of cards in a windstorm. The irony is rich; as they cling to their unaccountable positions, they rep a system that has increasingly become a tool of political manipulation. Republicans, meanwhile, see through the theatrics, noting that when progressives talk about keeping politics out of decision-making, what they really mean is keeping VOTERS out. It’s a classic bait-and-switch, and conservative leaders are not buying it.
Let’s not overlook the broader implications. Trump’s plan to resurrect an executive order from his last term that would classify federal employees under Schedule F has them quaking in their boots. This reclassification would effectively allow Trump to hold bureaucrats accountable like never before, shaking up the status quo that has persistently favored bureaucratic inertia over actual results. The potential impact is immense, and it’s this shake-up that’s got many bureaucrats so panicked they’re practically inventing ghost stories to try and slow down the inevitable tidal wave of change.
In short, frightened federal employees are trying every maneuver in the book to maintain the status quo, complete with emotional appeals that are more suited for a soap opera than serious governance. The reality is that a Trump administration represents a fundamental challenge to the entrenched interests that have flourished in the shadows of Washington. The tables may soon turn, and the comfortable could find themselves out in the cold, left to ponder how their comfortable life in the bureaucracy slipped through their fingers. As history teaches us, the will of the people may be overlooked by those who think their positions are secure, but come January, it’s clear that some bureaucrats may find themselves with plenty of free time on their hands.
