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On the recordJune 20, 2023
President Trump's politicalization of normally neutral positions and frequent criticism of his own bureaucracy hurt the public's faith in government, the morale of employees who remain, and the prospects that a new generation will even enter public service.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

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Balint criticized Trump's impact on public service morale and government trust.

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