'Chaos and confusion' as Trump's mass firings impact the basic functions of government - PBS NewsHour

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The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration's effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, Trump's actions in his first few weeks also fueled demonstrations on this holiday weekend. - Aired on 02/17/2025.

[LoisB]

1. I think the problem is that no one in this "Administration" actually understands what the

government does and how it works.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Exactly. Certainly not TFG or Musk, they continue to break laws and norms by doing whatever they want

Not only have they not read the Constitution, but conveniently forget that there are three co-equal branches of government - which are responsible for different functions.

[LoisB]

3. Absolutely true. Wasn't it Bush the Lesser who said the Constitution is nothing but a piece

of paper? These guys have taken that sentiment to a whole different (lower) level. If the courts and the Congress don't find some backbone, there will be only one branch of government run by King Musk.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. I have no doubt that's what they're aiming for, they have no notion of the rule of law, nor do they care

And Musk-the-unelected is purging the government while TFG supports whatever he does, despite the courts ruling against them. And, as we know, TFG has no intention of respecting court decisions, he's managed to ignore them up to now. How many millions does he still owe E. Jean Carroll, let alone the State of New York??