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Trump revived Andrew Jackson's spoils system, which would undo America's 138-year-old professional civil service

  • Written by Barry M. Mitnick, Professor of Business Administration and of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh
Trump revived Andrew Jackson's spoils system, which would undo America's 138-year-old professional civil serviceA picture of Andrew Jackson hung in the Oval Office during Trump's tenure.AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

The federal government’s core civilian workforce has long been known for its professionalism. About 2.1 million nonpartisan career officials provide essential public services in such diverse areas as agriculture, national parks, defense,...

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