A Majority Says Those Fired During Shutdown Should Be Rehired

Publication Date: 10/08/2025 4:00 PM CST

A Majority Says Those Fired During Shutdown Should Be Rehired

Publication: 10/08/2025 4:00 PM CST

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During the shutdown, some political appointees and other federal employees may be fired due to lack of funds.
After the budget is agreed upon, 56% say the same individuals should be rehired.
- Almost 4 out of 5 of Democrats (79%) agree with rehiring, but only 41% of Republicans agree.
- Fewer men (51%) than women (61%) agree that the same individuals should be rehired.
- Only 30% of Evangelical Christians say the government should rehire the same people.
One quarter (25%) say the president should be allowed to fill those positions with people more aligned with his politics.
- Forty-two percent (42%) of Republicans agree that the president should have the freedom to hire people who align with him, but only 11% of Democrats say the same.
- More men (33%) than women (19%) say the president should be allowed to hire people who align with his politics.

The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, October 6-7, 2025. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. and has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.