Pentagon officials are once again plotting against President Trump, this time discussing ways to countermand his potential controversial orders, according to reports from CNN. Defense sources reveal that these unelected bureaucrats are “gaming out” scenarios, including the possibility of Trump deploying military troops for mass deportations and reclassifying federal employees for easier dismissal.
But one Republican contributor called out the hypocritical behavior of these officials, stating that they should communicate directly with Trump instead of plotting behind closed doors. “What’s Donald Trump supposed to think?”CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Scott Jennings. “He’s gotta read in the newspaper tonight that the unelected bureaucracy of the federal government is having meetings, at some level, about how to thwart or counterman the Commander in Chief.”
The main concern for these officials is the potential reinstatement of Schedule F, a Trump-era order that made it easier to dismiss underperforming civil servants. Sources claim to have received countless emails on this topic, with one defense official stating, “My email has been inundated on this topic.” President Biden already abolished this order within his first week in office, but Trump has promised to reinstate it in the future.
"The unelected bureaucracy of this government answers to the civilian and duly elected leadership."@ScottJenningsKY excoriates Pentagon officials over reports of secret meetings about how to “thwart or countermand the Commander-In-Chief."
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— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) November 9, 2024
In addition, Trump’s relationship with the Department of Defense is expected to be very different in his second term. Officials speculate that this could lead to a more aggressive use of the military, such as deploying troops to the border or using them to combat “the enemy within” – a term Trump used to describe his political opponents.
It’s no secret that Trump has faced backlash and betrayal from former appointees, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former Chief of Staff John Kelly. Kelly even compared Trump to a fascist and accused him of praising Adolf Hitler, a claim that Trump vehemently denied. These individuals, along with other critics from the 2020 election cycle, will likely not be part of Trump’s second term.
But despite the opposition and challenges, Trump continues to fight for the American people and their best interests. And the fact that unelected bureaucrats are plotting against him only reaffirms his commitment to drain the swamp and shake up the establishment. With Trump’s determination and resilience, there’s no doubt that he will continue to make America great again.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
