The job market on the Hill can be chaotic and rough after any election, especially for the staffers on the losing side. But for Democratic staffers still looking for work nearly five months after Republicans won control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, prospects are bleak and show no signs of improving. They have plenty of company across broader Washington, as President Donald Trump attempts to decimate the executive branch workforce.
Current and former Democratic aides describe a job market still in turmoil, with offices taking their time to pick through a deluge of applications for every opening. While they expected a tough market, given the GOP electoral sweep, the degree of difficulty has caught many by surprise.
One job-seeker with years of experience on the Hill replete with promotions and accolades described a disheartening monthslong search.
