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Re: Trump 2.0 — Attack of the Disruptors

“The best overall assessment I have read of Trump’s first weeks in office. A great four weeks, but let’s hope he does not overreach, causing his administrative front lines to get too thin.” —New York

“In order to be truly enthusiastic about all the ACTUAL progress President Trump is now making, we only need contemplate all the measures Democrats took to undermine Liberty since 2021 — fully intending to make those destructive changes permanent, without apology. So, just imagine if Kamala Harris and the fruit from Minnesota had won.” —Maryland

Re: Wednesday Short Cuts

“If you don’t want policy that effects change and accountability, then you probably are benefiting from the lack of accountability. Free stuff to buy votes cannot last forever. Free stuff will never win us a popularity contest overseas.” —Washington

Re: Optimizing DOGE

“I live in Florida. I’m not sure about the other bureaus, but I am familiar — as are many others throughout the country — with natural disasters that are beyond the ability of an individual state to deal with in a reasonable manner. I would suppose that FEMA, like most (if not all) government organizations, is not very efficient. The length of time it often takes to provide meaningful relief indicates this. The point is, there is at least one (and maybe more) government entity that provides a legitimate, needed service, even though it may not be managed very well at present. Hopefully The Donald and Elon will find a way to make FEMA and other necessary entities work much better and more efficiently.” —Florida

“‘Far too many federal employees don’t work hard because they don’t have to.’ That’s a supervisory responsibility that won’t be fixed by the ‘resign’ option. The folks that willingly leave will be primarily those on term or temporary appointments and those planning to retire at the end of this year anyway. Not those who have 20+ years in working toward their retirement. Analyze which departments are/aren’t necessary and then conduct a reduction-in-force action to make these agencies more efficient. Otherwise, you’re just transferring the same amount of work to fewer people (to include the slackers)."—Maryland

"I say it’s about time some businessmen take control of Washington! They are the ones who risk everything to create jobs. Sure, they get wealthy along the way. Good for them! It’s better than having career politicians steal our tax dollars and get rich for providing nothing but lip service in return for the money.” —Illinois

Re: Yes, Let’s Keep Talking About USAID

“These people are despicable! I am horrified that waste, which I have long suspected, exists to such a degree in the federal government. There is ZERO accountability. No wonder they can’t follow a budget — they are a bunch of idiots!! And they have no functioning brain cells! Trump and Musk, carry on!” —Texas

“Congress abdicated its power and duty by creating unelected bureaucracies so it could avoid any blame when things didn’t work. Bureaucracies need to be completely destroyed.” —Minnesota

Re: Blaming Trump for Inflation Is an Insane Lie

“I personally am excited for the information that DOGE is releasing to the public. I do not support many of the things that the government is funding with my money.” —Wisconsin

“A transportation relay exists between the first and last mile and is powered by fossil fuel. That relay starts wherever anything is grown, harvested, or manufactured. Lower the price of fuel, and prices will stabilize — albeit at a higher level than before inflation started.” —California

Re: Executive vs. Judiciary: A Constitutional Crisis?

“Senator Chris Murphy needs to read up on the Constitution and pay close attention to Article II, Section 3, which states in part: "he [the president] shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” A case in point: Misappropriation of federal money is a crime that involves stealing, embezzling, or misusing funds that are entrusted to a federal employee or agency. Misappropriation of federal funds is the reason President Trump has shut down USAID.“ —California