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The President of the United States is in charge of the government. He appoints advisors, like Elon Musk and others at the White House, to execute his commands across federal agencies. Recently, Elon Musk claimed transparency at Doge, stating their actions are posted on X and their website. Regarding the termination and subsequent rescinding of 300 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Secretary of Energy would be responsible for those decisions. Under President Trump, the goal is accountability and transparency in federal spending. For example, where did the $22 billion that the Department of Health and Human Services provided to illegal aliens go? That's enough to provide a free house to every homeless veteran in America.

I believe Doge isn't about money, but shrinking government to limit its power, even against figures like Trump. But, if Trump is the head of the government, why would the government try to stop him? Because the bureaucracy should uphold the Constitution and prevent authoritarianism, holding everyone accountable and ensuring the government works for the people. Trump is shredding the Constitution, but we never said the bureaucracy should resist political leadership. We are saying that the President will put someone in charge who will contravene the constitution. This is what dictatorships do. The President is in charge of the military, as per the Constitution, which vests executive authority in the President. The idea of an independent military or a bureaucracy resisting political leadership is dangerous.

To understand how the American government operates, consider Richard Nixon, the most popular president, who was forced to resign without a vote, replaced by Gerald Ford, the only unelected president. Nixon believed federal agencies were undermining the government. In 1972, he suggested to CIA Director Richard Helms that the CIA was involved in JFK's assassination. Shortly after, the Watergate scandal emerged, led by Bob Woodward, a former naval officer with ties to intelligence agencies. The FBI's Mark Felt was Woodward's main source, and the agencies aimed to discredit Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew, who resigned. Ford, tied to the Warren Commission, became president. This illustrates how unelected officials influence politics, undermining democracy. A similar fate befell General Michael Flynn in the Trump administration, showing the system's flaws. Ultimately, the public deserves a true democracy, not control by those who are unelected.

The other side is complaining that nobody voted for Elon or any of my cabinet nominees. They say people are dying because of budget cuts and even allege illegal activity. But frankly, I don't care. If they're complaining, we must be over the target and doing something right. We're simply trying to restore the will of the people through the President. What we've found is a vast, unelected federal bureaucracy that is against the President and the cabinet. In DC, it's 92% Kamala. How can we live in a democracy if the President's will, representing the people, isn't implemented? We're witnessing the bureaucracy thrashing as we try to restore democracy and the will of the people.

Who actually runs the government? It's often not the elected officials we think. Recent events, like Biden's debate with Trump, reveal that decision-making power lies with a group of elite Democrats and figures in the military-industrial complex, not with Biden or Harris. This cabal includes influential individuals like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who benefit from ongoing conflicts. The administrative and national security states gain authority during crises, making it difficult for citizens to hold leaders accountable. Our democracy, meant to be of, by, and for the people, struggles when elected representatives aren't the true decision-makers. While the dynamics have shifted over time, the upcoming election presents an opportunity to reset this situation.

For 8 years, the swamp has been trying to bring down President Trump because he's exposing corruption and wants to return power to the people. The corrupt Uniparty, including Democrats and some Republicans, benefit from the current system and don't want it to change. President Trump aims to restore government to the people, but he's seen as a threat because he promotes peace, which doesn't generate money like war does. He wants to end war and bring peace to America and the world.

Many in the media failed to cover Joe Biden's mental state and misunderstand Elon Musk's role. A president, elected by all Americans, is unique. The Constitution vests executive power in this single president. They appoint staff to implement the democratic will. The real threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of tenured civil servants who defy the will of the American people. For example, when Americans vote for FBI reform, or to end racist DEI policies, these bureaucrats resist change. President Trump is removing those defying democracy by not implementing lawful orders, which represent the will of the American people.

USAID operates as an entrenched power center with minimal accountability, channeling funds through a network of NGOs and potentially engaging in destabilizing activities abroad. This situation diverges from America's interests. Donald Trump is working to restore democracy, as the Constitution grants executive power solely to the president, not to bureaucrats. Americans elected Trump to ensure government accountability to taxpayers, not to unelected officials at USAID. If Democrats claim Trump cannot implement his agenda or remove bureaucrats, they are opposing democracy itself. This conflict represents the will of the people, as expressed through President Trump, against the interests of an unelected federal bureaucracy. Trump and his supporters stand for democracy.

The conversation centers on a so-called “rear guard” and how it operates inside the U.S. government, as described by the speakers. - Speaker 0 asks about the identity and role of the “rear god/rear guard.” - Speaker 1 defines the rear guard as a group ideologically driven to a particular point of view not shared by the current administration, and asserts that it is organized. - The mechanism of influence is explained: in a large, geographically dispersed organization, if one doesn’t have a loyal team, the team can undermine leadership. The claim is that even with good intentions, without a loyal crew, the organization won’t respond to the boss, leading to actions that bypass or undermine higher authority. - The discussion claims a current case where the president signs a presidential policy directive stating that corruption will not be tolerated, and the attorney general issues a memorandum declaring alignment with the boss to fix corruption inside the department. The attorney general allegedly helps set up a weaponization working group, and an assistant U.S. attorney asserts representation of The United States of America while saying they do not want an investigation into corruption involving the DOJ. The speakers label this as illegal and a violation of jurisprudence and canons for a government attorney. - The question is asked: who directed the assistant attorney general to act this way? Speaker 1 suggests that, as an investigator, one would subpoena the assistant to determine who directed them and who told them to do what, implying chain-of-command exposure—but cannot provide the name in this moment. - They insist that the actions are not random but come from the rear guard. The whistleblower disclosure is mentioned: before Pam Bondi’s appointment, a disclosure claimed that all assistant U.S. attorneys who had worked for Jack Smith should be investigated, but nothing was done to hold anyone accountable, and those involved were let go. The disclosure’s author is not named in the moment, but Speaker 1 says they will provide it. - The rear guard is further described as an organized group; the organization named is the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (SIGI). The discussion covers SIGI’s creation in 2008, in conjunction with legislation and Senator Grassley, as a bipartisan effort to establish an independent entity inside the executive branch to oversee, train, educate, and provide counsel for all inspectors general. - The speakers explain that SIGI operates within the executive branch but is independent; the implied tension is whether an entity can be independent while being “inside” the executive branch, challenging the unitary executive view that the president controls the entire executive branch. - They discuss the concept of the administrative state: unelected officials who operate with their own power, suggesting a two-tiered system in America between “them and us.” They note that this view affects multiple agencies, including the Department of Justice and the EPA. - The president’s belief in leading the country by the majority is noted, along with the tension between the executive branch and the administrative state, which allegedly believes it serves its own interests rather than those of elected leaders. The dialogue hints at a broader narrative where the president is not always perceived as fully in charge, and a cultural portrayal—via media—that suggests the president is not the sole driver of policy.

That picture of President Trump and Elon Musk in the Oval Office will be iconic when the story of Trump's second term is told. It depicts a remarkable event: the President justifying a large-scale attack on the federal government. The main criticism is the lack of accountability. Trump campaigned on reforming government and rooting out waste, but the methods—including Musk's involvement and mass firings—were unexpected. The actions haven't provided the detailed justification the American people deserve. Yalda rightly pointed out that if elected representatives can't carry out the will of the people, we don't have a democracy. Calling the bureaucracy an unconstitutional branch of government is inaccurate. However, Trump's actions are facing legal challenges, with judges objecting to actions such as mass firings at USAID and restricting access to the treasury payment system. The debate is ongoing, and Trump's team is relying on the legal system and public opinion.

There are about 3 million federal government employees, but only 3,000 are appointed by the president, making it difficult to implement changes. Most of these employees operate independently, not accountable to elections or the president, which poses a significant challenge. Since Trump's election in 2016, elements of the administrative state have actively worked against him, using tactics like the Russiagate investigation to undermine his reform efforts. The key issue for Trump's potential second term is whether he can bring this bureaucracy under democratic control, aligning it with the will of the American people and the Constitution. Trump's goal is to restore democracy and counter the influence of this unelected government branch.

I have detractors, even some Democrats? Well, I don't believe it. The criticism that I'm orchestrating a hostile takeover of government in a non-transparent way is unfounded. We have a strong mandate from the public. The people voted, giving President Trump the majority, winning the House and Senate. The people voted for major government reform. There should be no doubt; it was a key part of the campaign. That's what people are going to get. They're going to get what they voted for. In this presidency, that's exactly what will happen, and that's what democracy is all about.

The Democrats complain that nobody voted for Elon or my cabinet nominees and claim people are dying because of budget cuts while also calling my actions illegal. Their reaction shows we must be over the target and doing something right. We're trying to restore the will of the people through the president. There's a vast, unelected federal bureaucracy implacably opposed to the president and the cabinet. Consider that DC voting is 92% for Kamala. If the president's will, representing the people, isn't implemented, then the will of the people isn't being implemented. We're not living in a democracy, but a bureaucracy. What you're seeing is the bureaucracy resisting as we try to restore democracy and the will of the people.

US presidents have been undermined by their agency heads, suggesting a system not controlled by elected officials.

To understand how the American government operates, consider the case of Richard Nixon, the most popular president in U.S. history, who was forced to resign without a single vote against him. Nixon believed federal agencies were undermining democracy. His downfall began with the Watergate scandal, which was reported by Bob Woodward, a former naval officer with ties to intelligence agencies. The investigation was fueled by Mark Felt, the FBI's deputy director, who was involved in discrediting Nixon. Following Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford, who had served on the Warren Commission, became president. This illustrates how unelected officials can control the political system, undermining democracy. The targeting of figures like General Michael Flynn shows the ongoing struggle against this entrenched power. Ultimately, when unvoted individuals hold power, true democracy is compromised.

There are about 3 million federal government employees, with only 3,000 appointed by the president, making it difficult to manage them. These employees, who nominally report to the executive branch, cannot be fired by the president. This creates a situation where an unelected "fourth branch" of government operates independently, resisting reforms and attempts to hold them accountable. Since Trump's election in 2016, elements of this administrative state have actively worked against him, using tactics like the Russiagate investigation to undermine his presidency. The key issue for Trump's potential second term will be whether he can rein in this bureaucracy and restore democratic control, aligning with the intentions of the Constitution. Trump symbolizes a push for democracy against this entrenched bureaucracy.

Without a strong feedback loop between the people and their government, democracy loses its meaning. Bureaucratic rule undermines the power of elected officials—the president, the Senate, and the House—to represent the will of the people. If unelected bureaucrats make the decisions, we don't have a democracy; we have a bureaucracy. It's crucial to repair this feedback loop so that our elected representatives, not unelected bureaucrats, determine our nation's course. The public's chosen leaders in the presidency, House, and Senate must be the ultimate decision-makers.

Many of you failed to acknowledge Joe Biden's mental state and his role in leading the country. You also misunderstand how government works by saying Elon isn't elected. A president is elected by all Americans, unlike judges or members of Congress. The Constitution vests executive power in the president. This president appoints staff to carry out the democratic will. The real threat to democracy comes from unelected, tenured civil servants who ignore the will of the people. When Americans vote for change, like FBI reform or ending DEI, these bureaucrats resist. President Trump is removing those defying democracy by not implementing his lawful orders, which reflect the will of the American people.

Many in the media failed to cover Joe Biden's alleged mental incompetence and that he wasn't running the country. The idea that Elon isn't elected demonstrates a misunderstanding of how government works. A president is elected by the entire American people, unlike judges or members of congress. Article Two of the Constitution states that executive power is vested in a single president. This president appoints staff to impose that democratic will onto the government. The real threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of lifetime tenured civil servants. They believe they answer to no one, can do whatever they want without consequence, and can set their own agenda regardless of how Americans vote.

The real power in government often lies with those not elected, rather than the president or vice president. Recent events have shown that figures like Biden and Harris are not the primary decision-makers; instead, a group of elite Democrats, military-industrial complex members, and influential media figures control the narrative and decisions. This undermines the essence of democracy, making it difficult for citizens to hold their leaders accountable. The situation raises questions about the functioning of our democracy, which should be governed by the will of the people. While the dynamics may have shifted over time, the upcoming election presents an opportunity to reset this power structure.

The president of the United States is the leader and takes an oath of office to protect the Constitution. While there are three coequal branches of government, the president holds a unique responsibility for national security. This is why the president has the authority to act and make difficult decisions, like previous presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Donald Trump currently faces such a moment in history, standing alone in his position.

If there isn't a solid feedback loop connecting the people to the government, and the bureaucracy is in charge, what does democracy even mean? If the people can't vote and have their will enacted by their elected officials like the president, senate, and house, then we're not in a democracy, we're in a bureaucracy. It's crucial to fix this feedback loop so that the public's elected representatives decide what happens, not a large, unelected bureaucracy. There are good people in the federal bureaucracy, but it can't be autonomous. It must be responsive to the people; that's the whole point of a democracy.

Many of you failed to acknowledge Joe Biden's mental state and questioned Elon Musk's authority, revealing a misunderstanding of government. The President, elected by the entire nation, embodies the will of the American people. He appoints staff to implement this democratic will throughout the government. The real threat to democracy comes from unelected, tenured bureaucrats who disregard the people's vote. They resist change, whether it's FBI reform, energy policies, or ending DEI, undermining the democratic process. President Trump is removing these officials who defy democracy by not implementing his lawful orders, which represent the will of the American people.

The speaker claims Joe Biden is mentally incompetent and not running the country. They state that a president is elected by the whole American people, unlike judges or members of congress. According to the vesting clause, the executive power is vested in the president. The speaker believes the existential threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of lifetime tenured civil servants who defy the will of the American people. They allege these bureaucrats believe they answer to no one and can do whatever they want without consequence, setting their own agenda regardless of how Americans vote. The speaker asserts that President Trump is removing federal bureaucrats who are defying democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which represent the will of the whole American people.

I had two questions regarding tariff revenue and the IRS. President Trump discussed replacing income tax with tariff revenue to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. The China tariff revenue, estimated between $500 billion and a trillion dollars over ten years, should facilitate the passage of a Republican bill. I also asked about comments regarding cutting $50 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse by unelected bureaucrats. The narrative from the president's critics is that Elon Musk is an unelected bureaucrat. Is one of Doge's objectives to get rid of the federal bureaucracy? The executive power is vested in the president. The existential threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy. President Trump is removing federal bureaucrats who defy democracy by failing to implement his lawful orders, which are the will of the whole American people.