The article discusses Donald Trump's actions against federal civil service, arguing that his approach undermines essential democratic institutions. Trump’s disdain for bureaucracies is traced to a solipsistic worldview where everything revolves around him, leading to misconceptions about the role of public servants. The author, a former federal employee, acknowledges the need for reform but emphasizes that effective change requires careful consideration rather than drastic measures. The piece warns against viewing government employees as conspirators, highlighting the necessity of an apolitical service that upholds the Constitution above any individual agenda.
The president has a solipsistic and binary view of the world where everything revolves around him, unable to comprehend the principle of an apolitical service.
Trump's contempt for government employees stems not from a reformist instinct but from a misunderstanding of public service as an institution crucial for functional governance.
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