Loyalty Over Competence: A Call for Unqualified Appointees

The Trump administration's Executive Order 13957 undermines career public servants by creating an exception to competitive hiring processes for positions typically stable across presidential transitions. This 'schedule F' essentially paves the way for non-competitive appointments of loyalists instead of qualified professionals. The sentiment is echoed by supporters like J.D. Vance, who advocates for replacing all civil servants with those loyal to the administration, further eroding meritocracy in public service.