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April 17, 2018 at 9:25 am EDT By Taegan Goddard
Josh Rogin: More than a year into his administration, President Trump still wont let go of primary-campaign grudges against foreign policy-minded Republicans who want to serve. And as qualified and patriotic Republicans watch how Trump treats those who do sign up, fewer and fewer are willing to come aboard. That dynamic hurts both Trump and our national security.
There are plenty of good jobs available. National security adviser John Bolton opened several opportunities in just the past few days by cleaning house at the top of the National Security Council staff. Mike Pompeo, the nominee to become secretary of state, promised senators at his confirmation hearing last week that he would fill dozens of vacant diplomatic posts as soon as possible. Even at the Pentagon, plenty of top positions are still open.
Some of the vacancies are because of the slow confirmation process. Some are the result of infighting within the administration. But during interviews with administration officials and outside Republicans, a theme emerges: This White House makes it too difficult to serve, and treats those who do shabbily.
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https://politicalwire.com/2018/04/17/why-trump-cant-get-the-best-people/
PJMcK
(22,037 posts)Trump sucks and no one wants to work for a sucky boss.
It's such an amazing con job that Trump has pulled on too many Americans who think he's smart, rich and successful. He's none of those things.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)The most despicable human alive sells tickets.
TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)Girard442
(6,081 posts)Thats a definition of good job Im not familiar with.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,748 posts)In this administration they are terrible jobs, like walking behind the elephant in the circus parade, with a shovel and a bin bag.
DinahMoeHum
(21,795 posts). . .and seek work elsewhere is being noted all too well with would-be government officials these days. They're afraid it would be a black mark on their resumes.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tariniparti/trump-aides-jobs?utm_term=.rklMra7Ee#.vaZo71k5l
Hayduke Bomgarte
(1,965 posts)I hope and pray, with every fiber of my being, that that is so.
S.E. TN Liberal
(508 posts)...is also, the Worst Boss ever.
NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)as Rick Wilson is fond of saying. Let's hope he doesn't keep touching America for much longer.
edhopper
(33,591 posts)after it hits the iceberg.
Orsino
(37,428 posts)There are competent people who aren't completely dishonest and who would accept what looks like a promotion on paper, but the best people won't go near him for anything more than a handshake. And they will be washing more carefully now.