Obama had a habit of not enforcing laws that he didn’t like.
I admit, I didn’t like it when he did that, because I generally don’t see following the law as “optional”. But that’s how Democrats play the game.
Now President Trump wants to greatly downsize the Executive Branch? But there are laws and/or regulations that “require” certain activities?
So what? Regulations can change easily enough. And (I guess) laws can be ignored. Congress can help by clearing away stumbling blocks. But President Trump can — and should — go full speed ahead with the downsizing. Almost everything the government does is crap. We don’t need it.
Yes, some agencies are required to do some things by law. Also, separating federal employees through RIF, which is how you would do it if, for example you eliminated the Dept. of Education, has mandated timeframes.
You’re right about changing the laws. My point was only that this is not a 1 month exercise. It’s going to take a while.
That’s also not excuse to avoid doing it.