First, the wonderful clip of the witch hunt from Monty Python.

I have actually used this on other boards, and considered putting it here. It is remarkably reminiscent of what is happening inDC. The wild accusations based on the flimsiest of evidence (he turned me into a newt) and the willing ness to rely on appearances (she looks like a witch) are evocative of the current Russian hysteria, and about as based in logic. The part where she says "They dressed me this way" is like the the current practice of declaring the tiniest thing "smoke" and then declaring that we need an investigation because there is so much smoke. Thank you for this - it captures the current Washington perfectly. Of course, the Democrats are the crowd, and Cleese is Schumer.

Now back to the current discussion. It was brought that a lot of positions remain i filled. The question was why.

Three possibilities were raised
1. Trumps time is taken up with the witch hunt
2. People don't want to work in a Trump administration
3. Some may fear the extra scrutiny that comes with the witch hunt

All three may have some degree of factuality, as well the supposition that Trump is just lazy and useless, the preferred DNC interpretation.

I think assuming that everyone in the world but Trump appointees filled out the forms completely and correctly is a step too far. Those previous people were not facing the level of scrutiny current appointees are. Five years ago I would had no qualms, but in a atmosphere where an uncrossed "t" can land you in jail, I would certainly consider the risks. When the hunters are out, the prey hides.

In any case, I did not put it forward as sole and complete explanation, just a possible and partial one.