Claim via Social Media
Social media posts claim that President Donald Trump’s new “Merit Hiring Plan” for federal government jobs requires applicants to write an essay naming their favorite Trump policy or executive order and explain how they would implement it.
Explanation
According to Snopes, the official application process under the Trump administration’s new hiring framework includes an essay prompt that reads:
“How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.”
The prompt is part of the “Merit Hiring Plan,” a new system introduced for evaluating potential federal employees. While applicants can choose which Trump-era policy or executive order to discuss, the requirement effectively filters for ideological alignment with the administration’s agenda.
Critics argue that the question undermines neutrality in civil service hiring, while supporters say it ensures alignment with current executive priorities.
Conclusion
Fact or Fiction? Fact. The hiring plan includes a mandatory essay asking applicants to name and support specific Trump policies or executive orders.
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Snopes: Did Trump’s Hiring Plan Ask Applicants to Name Favorite Executive Order?
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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check