Vast Majority of Senior Managers Within Federal Bureaucracy Plan to Resist Trump Administration

A new survey reveals deep divisions among federal government managers and other voter groups over a second Trump presidency.

Key Facts:

– The poll was conducted by Scott Rasmussen’s Napolitan Institute and RMG Research.
– It categorized voters into federal government managers, the “Elite 1%,” and Main Street Americans.
– Federal government managers earning $75,000+ in the D.C. area had higher support for Kamala Harris than Trump.
– Eighty percent of managers who voted for Harris say they intend to resist a second Trump administration.
– Overall, 50% of all voters reportedly voted for Trump, while 56% plan to support him if he takes office again.

The Rest of The Story:

According to the study, federal government managers showed less willingness to support Donald Trump than even certain wealthy, highly educated voters in big cities.

While the “Elite 1%” had a larger share of votes for Harris, this group was still more open to backing a second Trump term compared to many government managers.

The poll found that 45% of government managers voted for Trump, against 52% who voted for Harris.

Rasmussen described a potential divide within federal agencies, given many managers plan to “resist” rather than implement Trump’s policies.

Republican managers strongly support the incoming president, while Democratic managers say they would refuse or even ignore direct orders.

Some believe the best way for Trump to address pushback in federal agencies is through clear successes on economic and border policies.

This view suggests that if voters see tangible improvements, more might accept the administration’s direction.

Voter priorities also differ by group.

The economy is the top concern for Main Street Americans, while federal managers mention issues like guns, crime, climate change, and cybersecurity.

Rasmussen sees the possibility of an uphill challenge for Trump, pointing out that certain pockets of government might be unwilling to carry out orders they oppose.

Commentary:

Any official who refuses to carry out lawful orders from a president chosen by the people has no place in government.

Federal employees are sworn to uphold the Constitution and serve the nation, not their personal politics.

If a bureaucrat obstructs or resists an elected leader’s agenda without just cause, they should be removed immediately.

This principle is vital for maintaining the rule of law and the legitimacy of our institutions.

Open defiance by career officials undermines the will of voters and threatens the entire governing process.

The Bottom Line:

This survey signals a conflict ahead the moment Donald Trump assumes the presidency again.

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While most Americans are supportive, federal managers who lean Democratic appear set on resisting.

We believe any federal manager caught resisting should be fired immediately.