Navigating Political Loyalty and Bureaucratic Resistance

The push for an easier way to fire bureaucrats to advance a political agenda might result in a return to a patronage system, where loyalty outweighs competence. While this approach may seem appealing to some, it can lead to inexperienced individuals controlling critical policies, resulting in potential governmental expansion and corruption. The bureaucracy's adherence to laws and procedures, although perceived as obstruction, is essential to prevent flawed execution of policies that may not withstand legal scrutiny, as evidenced by the challenges faced during Trump's first administration in initiatives such as the Clean Water Act and immigration controls.