Letters from an American June 6, 2025
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Jun 7, 2025 Explore the tangled relationship between a billionaire and a former president, revealing the impact on government contracts. Discover the call for a new political party catering to moderates amidst governmental chaos and Trump’s attempts to restore job cuts. Delve into national security and immigration challenges, highlighting employee frustrations at the FDA and the dangers of inexperienced leaders. Lastly, examine the indictment of Abrego Garcia, addressing concerns over political motivations behind immigration enforcement and the risks of creating a police state.
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Musk-Trump Conflict Risks Contracts
- Elon Musk's conflict with Trump risks his companies losing $48 billion in government contracts over ten years.
- Musk proposes a new political party for the 80% in the middle amid fallout and government investigations.
Flawed AI Cuts Undermine Government
- Government's AI contract cuts under DOGE were flawed, resulting in misunderstanding contract values.
- Trump administration hastily rehired federal employees to patch holes after massive staff cuts harmed key services.
DHS Shifts Focus, Downsizes Expertise
- A 22-year-old recent college graduate with no national security experience now oversees terrorism prevention grants.
- DHS shifts focus from domestic terrorism prevention to immigration enforcement under Trump administration.