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Trump has shared his comprehensive plans to address the deep state, intending to reform federal structures to restore American democracy by combating what he perceives as entrenched corruption in Washington.
Trump’s strategy, laid out in a video message, comprises ten key points aimed at reshaping federal governance, particularly within national security and intelligence agencies. His plan encompasses executive orders, proposed reforms, and initiatives for restructuring government agencies, focusing on increased transparency and accountability.
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The first step outlined involves reinstating Trump’s 2020 Executive Order, intended to grant the president greater authority to dismiss certain government employees. His aim with this order would be to address what he considers problematic or rogue bureaucrats, reinforcing his position on tackling internal government challenges.
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In his second point, Trump emphasizes a full-scale review of intelligence and national security agencies, which he contends have been weaponized against political adversaries. He aims to eliminate what he considers corruption within these agencies, especially in instances where he perceives conservatives and certain groups to have been unfairly targeted. The stated objective is to ensure these agencies function with impartiality.
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Trump also highlights plans for significant changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act FISA courts, which he believes have permitted improper surveillance activities. Citing what he views as lax oversight of warrant applications, he proposes reforms to address what he calls mismanagement by FISA judges.
Further, Trump seeks to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a body tasked with exposing alleged acts of misconduct within government organizations. The commission, as described, would work to declassify documents that, according to Trump, reveal “deep-state” actions related to censorship and other forms of perceived corruption, enhancing public awareness of governmental processes.
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An additional focus of Trump’s plan includes a stringent approach toward government leaks, particularly those that, in his view, are intended to support misleading narratives in the media. He expresses intentions to enforce stricter penalties for those involved in unauthorized information sharing, which he links to destabilizing effects on government and democracy.
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To enhance internal monitoring, Trump proposes a restructuring of the inspector general offices to ensure their independence from the agencies they oversee. By placing these offices outside the direct influence of their respective departments, he believes their effectiveness in oversight will be strengthened.
Trump’s broader oversight ambitions extend to the legislative branch, as he calls on Congress to establish an independent auditing mechanism for the continuous review of intelligence agency activities. This measure aims to prevent unauthorized surveillance and election interference while protecting citizens’ privacy.
One of his structural proposals involves relocating many federal jobs outside of Washington, D.C., which he claims would decentralize government functions and connect them more closely with the general public. Citing the previous relocation of the Bureau of Land Management to Colorado, he estimates that up to 100,000 jobs could similarly be transferred to various locations across the nation.
Addressing government and corporate dynamics, Trump emphasizes the need to curb the revolving door between public and private sectors. He suggests legislation to prevent federal officials from accepting roles in industries they previously regulated, thereby minimizing conflicts of interest.
Trump’s final point proposes a constitutional amendment for implementing congressional term limits. He argues that term limits would reduce the risk of long-term accumulation of power and encourage fresh perspectives in government while diminishing the influence of powerful interest groups.
With this ten-point approach, Trump aims to deliver a significant overhaul of federal practices. His calls for support target those who share his concerns about the “deep state” and its impact on American governance.