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Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Workers; 76% Back Civil Service

6/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump reclassified about 8,000 career federal employees into Schedule Policy/Career positions, stripping them of civil-service protections.
A Partnership for Public Service poll shows 76% of Americans now view a nonpartisan civil service as essential, a ten-point rise driven by Republicans and Independents.
52% of Americans oppose the administration’s workforce changes, with higher opposition among Independents.
One-third of respondents report personal impact from recent federal funding or staffing cuts.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump reclassified about 8,000 career federal employees into Schedule Policy/Career positions, stripping them of civil-service protections.
A Partnership for Public Service poll shows 76% of Americans now view a nonpartisan civil service as essential, a ten-point rise driven by Republicans and Independents.
52% of Americans oppose the administration’s workforce changes, with higher opposition among Independents.
One-third of respondents report personal impact from recent federal funding or staffing cuts.