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Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.


Published on 2024-12-08 08:00:38 - The New York Times
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  • Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 7, 2024, discusses how the Trump administration implemented a loyalty test for its employees, requiring them to pledge allegiance to former President Donald Trump's policies and personal loyalty to him. This move was part of a broader strategy to ensure that all government officials were aligned with Trump's political agenda, often sidelining career civil servants and replacing them with political appointees. The loyalty test included questions about the individual's support for Trump's initiatives, their views on election integrity, and their willingness to publicly defend the administration's actions. Critics argue that this practice not only politicized the federal workforce but also potentially compromised the impartiality and effectiveness of government operations. The article highlights concerns over the erosion of democratic norms and the potential long-term impact on the apolitical nature of the civil service.

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