Taking the Hard Pain Medicine: Trump’s Strategy to Dismantle the Deep State
Summary of Key Points
On Friday’s WarRoom Steve Bannon laid out a bold plan for reshaping the U.S. government with Donald Trump’s return to office. His focus? Dismantling the "Deep State” and cutting back the "Administrative State” that he claims has fueled policies detrimental to Americans. According to Bannon, this transition isn’t just essential; it’s now or never.
A Call to “Deconstruct the Administrative State”
Bannon emphasizes that the current government bureaucracy, or the Administrative State, was never part of the Founding Fathers’ vision. This vast web of unelected officials and agencies has taken on powers beyond its intended scope. Bannon describes it as “a massive bureaucracy that the founders and framers never envisioned.” He argues that under Trump’s leadership, this framework should be dismantled, cutting down government size and limiting its interference in daily American life. “You’ve got to take out programs, cut down the Leviathan,” Bannon asserts.
Russ Vought’s Role: The Man With a Plan
Bannon lauds Russ Vought, former director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as a key player for this transition. Vought, known for his meticulous budget cuts, stands out for Bannon as a "deconstructor” of the government apparatus. “Russ Vought has flowcharts, waterfalls of data. He shows how we don’t need endless programs,” Bannon says, emphasizing Vought’s detailed approach to managing government spending and curbing excessive control.
Trump’s Experience: A Veteran Against the Deep State
Bannon views Trump as a seasoned warrior prepared to handle the pressures of a second term. He highlights Trump’s energy and determination, even under intense legal scrutiny, saying, “He’s faced 92 charges, gone through court battles, and still he’s the people’s choice.” Bannon suggests that Trump’s experience dealing with these challenges has made him uniquely qualified to tackle the Deep State.
The Fight for “MAGA Unity”
To Bannon, it’s clear that uniting the MAGA coalition is critical to executing this plan. He acknowledges the friction within conservative factions, with "MAGA, Ultra MAGA, and establishment forces” fighting for influence. Yet, he insists that the movement must align to achieve the shared goal: "You have to pick inside the apparatus those nodes of real power,” he says. For Bannon, unity is key, even if some compromises are required along the way.
Preparing for the 2025 Transition
Bannon underscores that the "transition is everything,” from staff to leadership in Congress. With 4,000 political appointees ready to enact policy changes, he believes that Trump’s strategy is simple: root out the entrenched powers in the administrative and Deep State, streamline government, and push forward with policies that prioritize American interests.
“Muzzle Velocity” on Decisions
Bannon describes Trump’s approach as one that will ensure rapid and decisive actions from day one. "You hit on January 20th, and it’s go-time,” Bannon declares, stressing the need for speed in implementing Trump’s policies and overcoming resistance within government.
A Sweeping Vision to Cut Bureaucratic “Bloat” and Secure Borders
The conversation also touches on broader goals, such as deporting millions of illegal immigrants and stabilizing the economy. Bannon stresses that it’s not only about policy change but a complete rethinking of government’s role in people’s lives. "Route out and destroy root and branch the Deep State,” he asserts.
With Trump’s second term, Bannon envisions a sharp pivot to reclaim American sovereignty by streamlining government, controlling borders, and challenging entrenched elites in Washington.
Resource for this article: President Trump’s announcement about the Deep State
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