From Scientists to Candidates: Federal Workers Challenge Trump in Political Arenas
Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 11:49 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Megan O'Rourke, a top climate scientist, resigned from her government role due to the Trump administration's stance on climate change funding. She is now running for Congress in New Jersey, highlighting a trend of former federal employees entering politics in opposition to Trump's policies.
