CENSUS BUREAU STAFFED BY MAGA THINK TANK EMPLOYEES

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TUE, SEP 15, 2026

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The US Census Bureau, which houses sensitive data on nearly every American and determines congressional representation and federal funding allocation, has hired numerous staffers from a MAGA-aligned think tank.

The Census Bureau maintains vast databases used for apportioning congressional districts and distributing federal funds based on population figures. The agency's data directly influences political representation and resource allocation across the country. The influx of staff from the think tank raises questions about potential influence over how census operations are conducted and how data is managed. The Census Bureau's independence has historically been considered crucial to producing accurate population counts. Census accuracy affects hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending and determines how many representatives each state receives in Congress. The hiring pattern comes as census operations remain under scrutiny following the 2020 count, which faced criticism over methodology and timeline pressures.

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