Federal Workers Say They Are Demoralized and Less Engaged Under Trump.

The article focuses on a survey by the Partnership for Public Service revealing low job satisfaction and trust among federal employees during President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the federal workforce. The survey found a government-wide job satisfaction score of 32 out of 100, with only 10% of workers trusting their agencies' political leaders and 58% feeling less engaged compared to the end of Joe Biden’s presidency. Agencies targeted for downsizing, such as the Department of Education and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, reported the lowest satisfaction, while even national security-related agencies showed low morale. Despite these challenges, over 95% of respondents affirmed the importance of their work for the public good. The survey, conducted after a federal government shutdown, was criticized by administration officials for its methodology and representativeness. [Extracted from the article]