Trump sets in motion his plans to shrink the federal government

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : Trump said during the event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. One of the orders ended the option of remote work for federal employees.
52% : By mandating the end of remote work, the incoming administration hopes to see "a wave of voluntary terminations," said Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
46% : In his early resignation letter, he indicated that his decision came after Trump nominated former Missouri congressman Billy Long to serve as the next commissioner, as The Associated Press reported.
43% : Trump said to several federal appointees in a Truth Social post, referencing his catchphrase from his reality show, "The Apprentice.
42% : In addition, Trump also ordered the dismantling of federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and limited transgender individuals from serving in the military.
40% : When asked by the Daily Wire who Trump should fire, the GOP senator responded, "Everyone in the executive branch.
35% : Since Trump was sworn in on Monday, he has fired chef Jose Andres from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and Brian Hook, a top envoy to Iran appointed during his first term.
34% : Trump promised to move up to 100,000 government positions out of Washington as one of the ways to dismantle the "deep state" while campaigning for office.

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