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Reducing the Size of Government until It No Longer Works [1]
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Date: 2025-02-12
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This latest E.O. has got Russ Vought’s hand-writing all over it [Project 2025’s new OMB Director].
Just call me Project 2025’s “Shadow President” … Move over Elon.
Calling this latest Trump edict “Draconian” — doesn’t cover the half of it.
Trump EO directs agencies to submit reorganization plans, prepare for RIFs
The order doesn't say when the RIFs should start, but directs agencies to prioritize "functions that are not mandated by law or statute."
President Donald Trump is directing agency heads to prepare for reductions-in-force [RIF], giving them 30 days to submit reorganization plans as part of a new attempt to downsize the federal government. Trump’s latest executive order is also aimed at further institutionalizing the Elon Musk’s “Department of Efficiency” initiative across government. Trump signed the executive order Tuesday night in the Oval Office alongside Musk.
[...] The order does not specifically say when the RIFs would begin. As Federal News Network has previously reported, RIFs are typically a complex and time-consuming process that can open agencies to legal challenges and worsening productivity. “All offices that perform functions not mandated by statute or other law shall be prioritized in the RIFs,” the order states. It specifies that personnel working on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as well as any functions that Trump “suspends or closes,” are priorities for the RIF actions. It additionally calls for agencies to prioritize employees “performing functions not mandated by statute or other law who are not typically designated as essential” during a government shutdown .
[...] FederalNewsNetwork.com — Feb 11, 2025
… prioritize employees … (helluva euphemism) ... “who are not typically designated as essential” during a government shutdown.
They’re talking about “skeleton crews” here folks. Reducing the Government’s workforce so that it’s running on fumes. PERMANENTLY.
Sorry, we’ve been RIFFED!
Got a question about Social Security or your Taxes — forget about it! No one will reply.
Want to visit a National Park — forget about it! The gates will be locked.
Thinking about getting on plane — think twice! You’ll be playing Trump-Roulette.
THIS is not what the American People Voted for.
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