Robert Barnes makes a great point about the untouchable deep state players protected by the Pendleton Act (1883). "You might not be able to fire them, but you can eliminate their positions." I'd start with every agency that is known by its anacronym.
— HybridRoundhead (@HybridRoundhead) July 23, 2022
From Archives.gov,
The Pendleton Act provided that federal government jobs be awarded on the basis of merit and that government employees be selected through competitive exams. The act also made it unlawful to fire or demote for political reasons employees who were covered by the law. The law further forbade requiring employees to give political service or contributions. The Civil Service Commission was established to enforce this act.
