The Rachel Maddow Show

Trump agenda stymied by principled federal workers as protest resignations mount

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Feb 19, 2025
The podcast dives into the principle-driven resignations within the Trump administration that are impeding his governmental agenda. It explores alarming actions affecting public health and the ethical dilemmas faced by federal workers, particularly in the Justice Department. There’s a critical examination of Trump's controversial relationship with Putin and his administration's impact on Virginia politics. The discussion underscores the repercussions of political pressure on legal integrity and the ongoing battle to safeguard Social Security amidst potential violations.
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Accidental Firing

  • The Trump administration accidentally fired bird flu experts at the USDA.
  • They are now trying to rehire them after this mishap.
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COVID Test Incineration

  • The Trump administration is considering destroying $500 million worth of COVID tests.
  • These tests, already paid for by taxpayers, are meant for future COVID upticks.
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GSA Resignation

  • A GSA engineer resigned after trying to block Elon Musk's associate from accessing Notify.gov.
  • The associate demanded full access to citizens' personal data, raising privacy concerns.
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