In a vital policy move, President Donald Trump is shaking up the federal workforce by reclassifying 50,000 employees under ‘Schedule F,’ allowing for their easier removal if they fail to support his policy goals.
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This decision could fundamentally alter how the government operates, leaving many wondering whether it’s a necessary change or a threat to civil service integrity.
In a bold move to drive accountability, Trump reintroduced ‘Schedule F,’ reclassifying roles to be at-will, thus minimizing their civil service protections.
This action follows an executive order that was recently published in the Federal Register.
The administration claims this will finally run the government like a business, cutting through bureaucratic red tape.
“If these government workers refuse to advance the policy interests of the President, or are engaging in corrupt behavior, they should no longer have a job,” Trump argued.
“This is common sense, and will allow the federal government to finally be ‘run like a business,'” he added.
“Schedule F” stems from Project 2025, a vision led by the Heritage Foundation.
The reclassification means these employees can be removed without the lengthy processes previously required.
The Office of Personnel Management backs this for the needed accountability.
Critics, including the American Federation of Government Employees, warn this undermines government effectiveness.
They plan to sue the administration over the order. Everett Kelley, union president, called it “a deliberate attempt to corrupt” the federal system, replacing qualified public servants with political allies.
“Policy-making federal employees have a tremendous amount of influence over our laws and our lives. Such employees must be held to the highest standards of conduct. Americans deserve a government that is both effective and accountable,” stated Chuck Ezell, the acting director of the Office of Personnel Management.
This strategy aligns with Trump’s battle against the so-called “deep state,” aiming to reshape the bureaucracy.
However, critics claim the move strips workers of whistleblower protections, essential for exposing misconduct, warning of a chilling effect.
While Biden nullified Trump’s 2020 ‘Schedule F’ order as soon as he took office, Trump has reinstated it on Inauguration Day, setting the stage for this latest action.
Federal agencies had a deadline of April 20 to list potential reclassified employees.
🚨BREAKING: The Trump Administration is revamping Schedule F to STRIP civil service protection from federal workers, making it easier to fire them. pic.twitter.com/JI8t2vf96m
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 18, 2025
Some worry about the broader implications.
“Public policy professor Don Moynihan from the University of Michigan stated that Schedule F undermines the purpose of a nonpartisan civil service and imposes loyalty tests, a characteristic of authoritarian regimes,” reports the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, surveys among federal employees indicate dissatisfaction with current processes. Many believe their agencies fail to address poor performance effectively.
Some assert this lack of accountability fosters an environment ripe for corruption, such as seen at the FDIC.
President Trump’s ‘Schedule F’ reclassification could indeed mark a turning point in federal employment, making it easier to replace uncooperative or underperforming workers.
