Undercurrents Inez Stepman: Trump is the most competent Republican in decades
Jan 29, 2025
Inez Stepman, a legal expert and contributor to the Independent Women’s Forum, argues that Trump’s executive actions represent the long-awaited Republican revolution. She elaborates on how these actions align with conservative values and challenge bureaucratic overreach. The discussion includes the implications of Trump’s executive orders on federal funding and birthright citizenship, along with a critique of the bureaucracy's reliance on taxpayer money. Stepman emphasizes the need for accountability in governance and the importance of merit-based systems.
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Fulfilled Promises
- Trump's executive orders fulfill long-standing Republican promises.
- Inez Stepman expresses surprise at this unusual policy alignment.
Bureaucratic Control
- Trump's EOs target the federal workforce, aiming to increase presidential control.
- Schedule F reforms seek to make policy-making bureaucrats accountable to elected officials.
Grant Freeze Rationale
- The federal grant freeze is a temporary measure to review spending.
- Stepman believes it's crucial to ensure taxpayer money isn't funding unpopular programs.