the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, looks like President Trump is in full-on decluttering mode—except instead of tossing out old Tupperware, he’s shutting down seven federal agencies that he deems underperforming, obsolete, or just plain unnecessary.
On Friday, Trump signed an executive order to eliminate these agencies “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law,” which is government-speak for hit the road, Jack. The agencies now have seven days to pack up their desks and report back to the Office of Management and Budget with proof that they’re following orders.
Who’s on the Chopping Block?
Among the soon-to-be-extinct organizations are some unexpected picks, including:
📻 The U.S. Agency for Global Media – Oversees Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia, which broadcast news worldwide. (Who needs global media when Twitter exists, right?)
🏛 The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – A prestigious think tank within the Smithsonian Institution. (Apparently, thinking is out of style.)
📚 The Institute of Museum and Library Services – Supports libraries and museums in every state. (Knowledge? Who needs it?)
🏠 The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness – Works to prevent and end homelessness. (No comment.)
🤝 The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service – Helps resolve labor disputes and work stoppages. (Maybe just flip a coin instead?)
💰 The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund – Provides economic opportunities to underserved communities.
📈 The Minority Business Development Agency – Helps minority-owned businesses grow. (Insert “cutting red tape” tagline here.)
So, What Happens Next?
With these agencies set to vanish, some questions remain—like who will run Voice of America? Trump has tapped Kari Lake, former Arizona Senate candidate, for the job. But first, he needs the Senate to confirm conservative activist L. Brent Bozell III to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been tasked with finding ways to cut government spending and trim the federal workforce, which has predictably hit a few legal roadblocks. Federal judges in Maryland and California have already halted mass dismissals, forcing the administration to reinstate some government employees. (Better luck next time?)
Will These Cuts Stick?
The White House has vowed to fight the court rulings, ensuring that the government overhaul saga continues. Whether these cuts hold up in court or get stuck in the legal swamp remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure—if you had “defunding libraries and museums” on your 2024 bingo card, congratulations!
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Cut deeper. Use an axe if necessary. This government is way too big and expensive. Sending 20-30% of your income to Washington DC is insane.