FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McKinney, TX - April 24, 2025 - The Napolitan Institute today released a comprehensive report, The Resistance: The First 100 Days, detailing the findings of surveys conducted among Federal Government Managers, members of the Elite One Percent, and Registered Voters nationwide. The report reveals a highly partisan divide within the federal bureaucracy that confirms that the Administrative State is neither neutral, nor non-partisan in its efforts to govern.
The surveys, conducted in March 2025, two months into the new Administration, highlight significant levels of disagreement between Republican and Democratic Federal Government Managers on key policy initiatives. The findings suggest ongoing resistance to the Trump Administration from Democrats within the federal bureaucracy, with a concerning percentage indicating they would not follow direct, legal orders from the president if they disagreed with him.
"Our research confirms that the Administrative State is not composed of thoughtful, nonpartisan experts who are making neutral decisions for voters," said Scott Rasmussen, founder of the Napolitan Institute. "The deep partisan divide within the federal bureaucracy and the shifting public opinion present significant challenges for the current administration. However, the silver lining is that with such high levels of chaos in this bureaucratic 'civil war', there may be an opening for the common sense voice of the American people to rise above the political noise and once again become the shaping force of the nation's dialogue."
The full report, "The Resistance: First 100 Days" is available at theeliteonepercent.org.
About The Napolitan Institute
The Napolitan Institute is a 501(c)(3), committed to restoring American self-governance in harmony with the founding principles of individual freedom and equality.. Our mission is to amplify and magnify the voice of the American people so powerfully that it reshapes the critical cultural, political, and policy conversations across the nation.
Contact:
Sarah Steeby
Executive director
media@napolitaninstitute.org
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