Trumpland with Alex Wagner The Purge
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Feb 6, 2025 
Kristina Drye, a former USAID employee, reveals the alarming impact of the Trump administration on federal workers, detailing the chaos and uncertainty facing these staff amidst cuts and buyout offers. Mark Greenblatt, fired as the Inspector General for the Department of the Interior, discusses the troubling implications of dismissing inspectors general, shedding light on accountability risks in governance. Together, they explore the emotional turmoil and political upheaval shaping the experiences of government employees in these turbulent times.
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Nobody Elected Elon Rally
- Protests erupted outside the Treasury Building in Washington D.C. against Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration.
- Hundreds gathered for a "Nobody Elected Elon" rally, expressing anger over Musk leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Federal Worker Buyouts
- The Trump administration is offering federal workers severance packages to quit.
- Unions are fighting back, calling the buyouts "arbitrary and capricious."
USAID Targeted
- Trump and Musk are targeting USAID, with Musk calling the agency "criminal".
- USAID employees were told not to come in, and Musk's DOGE gained access to Treasury payment systems.