President Trump’s mission to drain the swamp faces pushback from the D.C. elite
A new wave of resistance is rising in Washington as Democrat lawmakers attempt to stall President Donald Trump’s bold plan to move federal government agencies out of the D.C. bubble and closer to the American people.
President Trump’s proposal—part of his broader mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal bureaucracy—would require agencies to submit relocation plans by April 14. The idea? Cut bloated budgets, reduce corruption, and put power back into the hands of taxpayers.
But now, Democrats in Congress are fighting to keep the swamp intact.
🚨 Democrats Introduce Bills to Stall Trump’s Reforms
Two companion bills, introduced by Democrats in both the House and Senate, would force federal agencies to conduct lengthy cost-benefit studies and release those findings to Congress and the public—creating delays, red tape, and roadblocks to stall relocation efforts indefinitely.
“This is about saving taxpayer dollars and making government work for the people,” a senior Trump administration official stated. “Naturally, the Washington establishment wants to stop that.”
During a press event at the Capitol, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) claimed that President Trump’s anti-corruption measures were a “cover” for a larger agenda. Meanwhile, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) accused the administration of trying to “deplete” the federal workforce.
💬 Van Hollen Attacks Trump and Musk Over ‘Sabotage’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) doubled down, reviving his so-called COST of Relocations Act, originally proposed in 2020. At the press conference, Van Hollen claimed the bill was necessary “to stop Donald Trump and Elon Musk from sabotaging the services Americans rely on.”
But many Americans see through the noise.
🇺🇸 A Movement to Decentralize and Restore Accountability
For millions of hard-working Americans—especially in the heartland—Trump’s plan represents long-overdue reform. Moving agencies out of Washington not only saves money, it brings jobs and accountability to states that have been overlooked for decades.
And with visionary business leaders like Elon Musk challenging bloated, inefficient systems, it’s clear why the D.C. elite feel threatened.
“President Trump is doing what he promised—draining the swamp and putting America First,” one supporter commented online. “No wonder the Democrats are panicking.”
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