Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated in less than two months. His second term is already proving contentious.
Because the U.S. Senate has sent Donald Trump a grave warning he can’t afford to ignore.
As soon as it became clear that Donald Trump had won the Presidential election, the mainstream media, the radical Left, and the Washington, D.C. bureaucrat elites all started figuring out how they could cut out the legs from under Donald Trump during his next four years in office. Unlike any President in recent memory, Donald Trump faces rabid opponents who will do anything to keep him from accomplishing anything at all.
That happened when he won in 2016 and it’s only going to get worse and worse until Donald Trump is officially out of the public eye for good and his opponents don’t foam at the mouth over having to see him on TV. In fact, one U.S. Senator is warning Donald Trump about one of the outrageous ways the Deep State is trying to cut his legs out from under him.
Washington Bureaucrats More Focused on Undermining Trump Than Serving the American People
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has sharply criticized elements within the Department of Defense (DOD) who seem more focused on obstructing the incoming Trump administration than fulfilling their duties to the American public. In a pointed letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Cotton accused certain officials of actively working to thwart President Trump’s plans for military and civil-service reforms.
“It appears that partisans and obstructionists inside the Department of Defense are laying groundwork to defy or circumvent President Trump’s plans for both military and civil-service reform,” Cotton wrote. He was referring to reports that some within the Pentagon were discussing strategies to undermine Trump’s upcoming policies, particularly regarding the military and personnel changes.
BREAKING: Senator Tom Cotton says that it appears there are obstructionists within the Department of Defense who are laying the groundwork to deny and circumvent President Trump’s plans for Civil Service and Military reform.
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) November 26, 2024
Cotton argued that these actions — driven by political agendas — threaten the very foundation of civilian control over the military, which is a key principle of the U.S. Constitution. His criticism follows reports of “informal discussions” among Pentagon officials about what might happen if Trump were to issue controversial orders, such as deploying the military for domestic purposes or firing key government employees.
One unnamed defense official was quoted saying, “Troops are compelled by law to disobey unlawful orders.” The official then raised questions about what could occur in the event of such an order — would senior military leaders resign, or would they consider staying on to support their troops?
This climate of resistance among certain bureaucrats stands in stark contrast to President Trump’s campaign promises to overhaul the federal government. As part of his pledge to drain the swamp, Trump has vowed to make staffing changes and reorganize government agencies. Some have speculated about which officials may be dismissed once Trump resumes office.
Among those advocating for significant cuts to the federal government is Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and Trump ally. Ramaswamy has voiced his belief that reducing the size of government is critical for the country’s future and has been tapped by Trump to lead the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department would focus on cutting government spending, shrinking the size of federal agencies, and improving efficiency.
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This is amazing.
He mentioned how “over half a trillion dollars that's spent every year right now was not even authorized by Congress in the first place.”
For example, “The Pentagon has just failed… pic.twitter.com/f5aCNzlpPZ
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In his letter, Cotton also criticized Secretary Austin for perpetuating “false claims” about the incoming administration’s plans, particularly with regard to military leadership. He specifically took issue with a statement Austin made after the election, declaring that the military would only follow “lawful orders” from Trump. Cotton interpreted this as an implicit suggestion that Trump might issue unlawful orders, calling it a “thinly veiled and baseless insinuation.”
“The actions and reports only prove the need for reform and fundamental change at the Department of Defense,” Cotton wrote. He emphasized that any actions taken by the outgoing administration to undermine the incoming president’s authority were ultimately futile. “No action by the outgoing administration can limit the incoming president’s constitutional authority as commander-in-chief.”
Cotton’s remarks signal his commitment to pushing for reforms at the DOD, and his influence is set to grow in the coming Congress. Recently elected to serve as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, Cotton is also expected to take over as the head of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
As of now, the DOD has not commented publicly on Cotton’s criticisms. However, his letter highlights a growing concern that entrenched bureaucrats are more intent on countering Trump’s presidency than on working to serve the interests of the American people.
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#10 – Tucker Carlson warns that the Deep State has decided that WW3 is the only way to stop Trump from exposing their crimes.
“Those people, out of options, have decided the only way to stop Trump and… having their crimes revealed is… pic.twitter.com/8dvt2Cpl9V
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) November 25, 2024
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