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He has "concepts of a plan," right?Basically, Trump’s financial appointments are all over the place. Suggesting he doesn’t have a concrete view or plan, and will rather sit back and enjoy watching his appointees work against each other because they have competing ideologies. Just like his first term.
The contradictions of Trumponomics over tariffs lie exposed
This week is a sobering reminder of the uncertainties of US policy to comewww.ft.com
“The main conclusion from this week is that, as in Hollywood, nobody knows anything. The one pretty safe bet is that Trump will use tariffs over the next four years. But it is very unclear how they might be employed, or for what end, or what other economic and financial tools might also be deployed, or whom he will be listening to at any given time. This week is a warning to anyone who thinks they have the Trump administration all figured out. They do not.”
Yep, and two scoops of ice cream at dinner, instead of just one. Honestly, now that his ego has been stroked with the election win, how long before he gets bored with the job and decides he just wants to play golf?
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Federal employees are scrubbing their social media accounts of any negative posts about President-elect Donald Trump as they scramble to save their jobs before his inauguration.
Thousands of civil servants are taking steps to protect themselves from plans to slash the number of federal employees promised by Trump and his allies, according to The Washington Post.
Some federal employees are removing posts from X and Facebook, with one official who testified in Trump’s first impeachment inquiry considering filing retirement papers as others are taking steps to move to possibly safer agencies.
Recruiting firms in the nation’s capital have seen an increase in business from those looking for work in the private sector. Some agencies have taken action to reclassify some jobs with titles that go against the Trump agenda, such as those including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, environmental justice, and those looking to address the climate crisis.
Some civil servants are taking out liability insurance for the first time in case they need attorneys if they’re demoted or fired. Departing Biden administration appointees are working with labor unions to extend collective bargaining agreements, securing benefits before the second Trump administration can take action to remove them.
Staffers are working to take steps to protect themselves ahead of Trump instituting his plans to reshape the 2.3 million-strong bureaucracy. Trump has said he plans to fire thousands of federal employees and replace them with allies, and he intends to cut the federal budget by trillions, partly by fully shutting down some departments and relocating others.
Trump has said he wants to move some agencies away from Washington, D.C., and its federal workforce.
Earlier this year, Trump’s choice to run the Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, said that the second stint of Trump in the White House would “put the bureaucrats in trauma,” The Post noted................
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Thousands of civil servants are taking steps to protect themselves from plans to slash the number of federal employees promised by Trump and his allies, according to The Washington Post.
Some federal employees are removing posts from X and Facebook, with one official who testified in Trump’s first impeachment inquiry considering filing retirement papers as others are taking steps to move to possibly safer agencies.
Recruiting firms in the nation’s capital have seen an increase in business from those looking for work in the private sector. Some agencies have taken action to reclassify some jobs with titles that go against the Trump agenda, such as those including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, environmental justice, and those looking to address the climate crisis.
Some civil servants are taking out liability insurance for the first time in case they need attorneys if they’re demoted or fired. Departing Biden administration appointees are working with labor unions to extend collective bargaining agreements, securing benefits before the second Trump administration can take action to remove them.
Staffers are working to take steps to protect themselves ahead of Trump instituting his plans to reshape the 2.3 million-strong bureaucracy. Trump has said he plans to fire thousands of federal employees and replace them with allies, and he intends to cut the federal budget by trillions, partly by fully shutting down some departments and relocating others.
Trump has said he wants to move some agencies away from Washington, D.C., and its federal workforce.
Earlier this year, Trump’s choice to run the Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, said that the second stint of Trump in the White House would “put the bureaucrats in trauma,” The Post noted................
Federal employees scrub social media accounts of any negative posts about Trump
‘These people have said some pretty awful things about federal workers,’ National Weather Service meteorologist says
www.the-independent.com
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interesting that he didn't mention this possibility during the campaign
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He’s an idiot anyway you look at it. But his advantage is that he is totally shameless and completely devoid of morality or honor. He simply doesn’t care what happens to anyone except himself. So yay, we’re in good hands,
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Uh huh - we live in the stupidest of times
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Hey, that Trump quote will look great sitting next to Biden's "Inflation is transitory"
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"That thing I absolutely promised I'd definitely do and was the main reason you voted for me? Yeah,.........about that......"
Trump says his presidency won't be a failure if he can't lower grocery prices
Trump Is Starting to Walk Back His Vow to Bring Down Grocery Prices
Donald Trump didn't seem so sure that he could bring grocery prices down in an interview with Time for his "Man of the Year" cover story.
www.rollingstone.comTrump says his presidency won't be a failure if he can't lower grocery prices
Trump told Time magazine that lowering grocery prices is "very hard," after saying that he won partially because of high food costs.
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Well, I guess that if prices don't come down, Trump will be on equal footing in that regard to Biden, eh?"That thing I absolutely promised I'd definitely do and was the main reason you voted for me? Yeah,.........about that......"
Trump says his presidency won't be a failure if he can't lower grocery prices
Trump Is Starting to Walk Back His Vow to Bring Down Grocery Prices
Donald Trump didn't seem so sure that he could bring grocery prices down in an interview with Time for his "Man of the Year" cover story.Trump says his presidency won't be a failure if he can't lower grocery prices
Trump told Time magazine that lowering grocery prices is "very hard," after saying that he won partially because of high food costs.
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Biden actually dealt with inflation. And Harris did have a plan to deal with those grocer conglomerates who were inflating prices (and their profits)
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That's hilarious! I needed some laughs, thanks!
What did Harris "plan" to do?
What did Biden do (besides trying to convince us all that inflation was just transitory and nothing to worry about)?
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Kamala Harris has expressed interest in using antitrust laws to address the dominance of grocery conglomerates. The lack of competition in the grocery sector has been cited as a significant factor in persistently high food prices, with concerns about potential price-fixing and reduced market options. Breaking up monopolistic practices could help foster competition, lower costs for consumers, and create a fairer marketplace. This approach aligns with broader efforts to use antitrust measures to protect consumers across various industries.
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Ooh, interest! Wowza!
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She actually had a detailed plan. Not a concept of one that Trump claimed to have and now is walking back on
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They want to blame Biden... "It was Biden who did that. It was before Trump took office"
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Funny stuff.
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You mean like this
Opinion | Rare audits of Trump foes McCabe and Comey should worry all taxpayers
Anyone can be audited, so the possibility of being singled out for a more intense one because of a person’s political view should worry everyone.
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he stated it was wrong no matter which side did it. Isn't that enough?You mean like this
Opinion | Rare audits of Trump foes McCabe and Comey should worry all taxpayers
Anyone can be audited, so the possibility of being singled out for a more intense one because of a person’s political view should worry everyone.
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That’s exactly what I mean.You mean like this
Opinion | Rare audits of Trump foes McCabe and Comey should worry all taxpayers
Anyone can be audited, so the possibility of being singled out for a more intense one because of a person’s political view should worry everyone.
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