Responses

Short answer: It depends on what “improving” means to you. On some measures the administration reports gains; on others, performance and public sentiment have worsened. Here’s a concise, dated snapshot (United States, as of November 8, 2026): - Civil service/management - Trump reinstated and expanded a version of “Schedule F” (now “Schedule Policy/Career”) by Executive Order 14171 on January 20

Short answer: it depends what “improving” means to you. On several observable measures of government performance and public confidence since Donald Trump took office again on January 20, 2025, the picture is mixed—with notable declines in public trust and customer satisfaction, significant workforce policy changes, and uneven staffing. ([usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov/presidents?utmsource=openai))