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Bureaucratic pushback is a looming concern as Trump’s administration aims to overhaul existing bureaucratic structures. The perceived rigidity and entrenched nature of bureaucratic positions heightens the fear among reform-minded appointees that substantive change may be stymied from within.
The anticipated resistance from the bureaucracy isn't limited to passive obstruction; it often manifests through media leaks and a concerted effort to undermine new appointees. Observers recall past administrations where the established hierarchy bluntly rejected directives from political appointees, using leak campaigns as subtle means of challenging authority or dissenting from an unwelcome agenda.