In late 2024, federal employment surged, leading to inefficiencies. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established in 2025 under Musk and Trump, initiated significant workforce reductions, trimming over 200,000 jobs. This cut aimed to shift resources towards taxpayer priorities, although concerns about disruption and potential expertise loss persist amidst the changes.
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s tariff strategy as essential for protecting American jobs and economic independence. He criticized free trade agreements for favoring corporations over workers and highlighted wealth inequality. Bessent asserted that tariffs aim to revive American manufacturing and prioritize Main Street over Wall Street.
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