Posted on 02/10/2020 7:39:24 AM PST by caww
President Trump is making good on his promises to “drain the swamp” and cut Obama-era holdovers from his staffs, especially the critical and recently controversial National Security Council.
Officials confirmed that Trump and national security adviser Robert O’Brien have cut 70 positions inherited from former President Barack Obama, who had fattened the staff to 200.
Since entering the White House, Trump has relied on staffs smaller than previous administrations and has noted how prior president’s had a much smaller NSC team.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
Excellent.
I want NAMES.
HOORAY builder...er Chief. Walk softly and carry a big level. Thank you, sir.
That's great news. What isn't great news is that the Washington Examiner's proofreader took the day off.
WINNING!!!
WHERE DID THEY GO TO??? THEY ARE STILL IN THE GOVERNMENT!!
A start. Next stop State.
The caterwauling from the mediots had already reached high dudgeon before day 1.
Trump was distracted and most likely dissuaded from doing this at the time. Next year should be a massacre for all the Obama/bush/Clinton holdovers everywhere in the swamp
Should have done it sooner but better late than never.
Yep. Good start. Or, as you said: Good cull.
AS the investigations into him started on day one, he had to wait until after impeachment or risk being charged with obstruction in Democrat logic-land.
Good, not wasting time anymore.
Timing is a key leadership skill. The right action at the wrong time brings resistance. The leftists have now used their ammo 3 major times with Muller, Kavanaugh, and impeachment. They have exposed themselves as lying shills who care nothing for America and only their own power. On the other side Trump has more loyal people in place. It’s frustrating, but I’m assuming Trump knowns not only what to do, but when to do it and how.
I agree but I think it comes under the category of shooting the closest wolf.
Millions of people work for FedGov. Hard to drain them all in one fell swoop...
It was his first rodeo in politics. His advisers should have been better at communicating that to him. Unfortunately most of them were also deep staters.
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I think this is hitting the nail on the head. I heard an explanation, within his first year, I think, that he was NOT a politician and, as most politicians do, he did not have a rolodex of names he could call on to fill the many positions that needed filling. Trump relied on folks like Reince (for starters) & others who did have a rolodex, to make suggestions. Trump had a LOT on his plate ... just imagine coming in to the WH with businessman experience (why he has survived & the country is doing well) but no political/government experience (why it’s been a bumpy, dangerous 3 years). Also, the level of pure venomous, unanimous hatred by the Dems as a party & those holding office (Congress) is something I don’t think many, if any (maybe Lincoln) Presidents have faced before.
Now that impeachment is temporarily (they’ll try it again) off his back, he has some freedom & he needs to do what he can ... ruthless needs to be the modus operandi. If he’s re-elected & the R’s hold either the Senate or can take back the House, then look out ... I think there will be some Aegean Stables level cleanout. If we lose both the House & Senate, Trump will be kicked out of office for sure.
Exactly right, this should have occurred the Monday after the inauguration.
My hubby has been saying the same thing.
That's great news. What isn't great news is that the Washington Examiner's proofreader took the day off.Was it too confusing for you to understand?
Send them your resume.
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