Hiring Under Trump: Loyalty Over Skills

Ever dreamed of working in the White House? Well, under President Donald Trump, it wasn't just about your skills anymore. The Trump administration was all about loyalty. They were keen to find people who truly believed in Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement. Here's what it was like trying to get a job in that administration. Imagine you're looking for a job. You fill out an application form, and it asks you all sorts of questions. Not just about your experience, but also your politics. Stuff like, "How did you support Trump in the 2024 election? " and "What part of Trump's campaign message did you like the most? " Even your social media posts could be checked. Yes, you read that right—your social media posts!Trump's team wanted to make sure they had the right people on board. So much, in fact, that they even sent people out to government agencies to check on this. Some folks in those agencies weren't too happy about it. They felt like it was more about showing loyalty than actually being qualified. Some government workers even felt worried about speaking their minds. They didn't want to be seen as not supporting Trump's policies. It was a tense time for many. But hey, every new administration brings changes, right? The question here is: Is it better to have people who agree with you or people who are really good at their jobs? Trump's team seemed to think it was more about having people who agreed with their ideas.