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As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he’s weakening watchdogs

  • Trump is pledging to cut waste, but critics argue this will weaken important oversight roles.
  • Some critics claim that firing watchdogs leads to greater risks of fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • An unnamed critic stated, 'You don't drain the swamp by throwing the cleanup crew to the gators.'
  • Trump has the authority to fire executive branch employees regardless of opposing views.
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'They don’t have a clue': Ex-senator says Trump’s botched firings prove he’s 'incompetent'

Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has already had to scramble to undo some of his mass firings of federal workers at critical agencies.On Tuesday, NBC News reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now attempting to undo the administration's decision to fire multiple USDA officials working on the federal government's response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak. The agency stated that it considered the fi…

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As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he's weakening watchdogs

As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he’s weakening watchdogs This article features Government Accountability Project Legal Director, Tom Devine, and was originally published here. President Donald Trump says his new Department of Government Efficiency is rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, but critics say the White House is weakening watchdogs intended to guard against corruption. The White House has fired a number of federal employees …

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As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he’s weakening watchdogs

President Donald Trump says his new Department of Government Efficiency is rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, but critics say the White House is weakening watchdogs intended to guard against corruption.

·Sacramento, United States
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Congressman Mfume criticizes Trump administration's swift government reduction as 'reckless'

In a recent statement, Congressman Kweisi Mfume expressed concern over the rapid pace at which the Trump Administration is moving to reduce the size of government. While acknowledging the necessity of cutting fraud and waste, Mfume criticized the administration’s approach for lacking a structured process. He emphasized the uncertainty faced by many Americans regarding essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, highlighting the potential jeopardy…

·Baltimore, United States
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Donalds Says Trump 'Picked the Right People' to Slash Government Spending, Fulfill Agenda

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke highly of Elon Musk's efforts to expose and cut government waste, fraud, and abuse in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying, "President Trump has picked all of the right people in various spots to get the agenda done." "What Elon Musk is doing is what has needed to happen for decades: somebody from the outside walking directly into these agencies, ceasing operations, and doing a top-to-bot…

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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
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