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The Historic Dangers of Politicizing Our Civil Service


Published on 2025-03-07 18:40:44 - Time
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  • Weakening the professional civil service could turn back the clock to an era when government was rife with corruption.

The article from MSN, titled "The Historic Dangers of Politicizing Our Civil Service," discusses the risks associated with the increasing politicization of the U.S. civil service. It highlights how the Trump administration's efforts to replace career civil servants with political appointees, often referred to as "burrowing in," could undermine the nonpartisan nature of government operations. This practice, which has historical precedents but has intensified in recent years, threatens the integrity and efficiency of government functions by prioritizing political loyalty over expertise and merit. The article warns that such actions could lead to a decline in public trust, operational inefficiencies, and a government that serves political interests rather than the public good. It also mentions the potential for policy instability as administrations change, with each new government potentially purging and replacing civil servants, thus disrupting continuity and institutional knowledge.

Read the Full TIME Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-historic-dangers-of-politicizing-our-civil-service/ar-AA1ArLLj ]